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Investor confidence in Dubai as hub for FDI in Middle East...

The Foreign Investment Office (FIO), an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), has commissioned an in-depth special study to further enhance...

Expatriates upbeat in assessment of global financial situation

The Expat Economic survey, part of HSBC's Expat Explorer Survey of 4,100 expats from 100 countries, ranked 25 countries on scores linked to annual...

General Civil Aviation Authority announces crash of Boeing 747-400 cargo plane...

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced this evening that a UPS Boeing 747-400 cargo plane crashed in an unpopulated area between the Emirates...

Joseph Anis appointed as new GE Company Officer

GE today announced the appointment of seven new company officers. Among the seven new officers is Joseph Anis, who has held several roles leading major...

PepsiCo Foundation Pledges $500K to Pakistan Flooding Emergency Response Efforts

The PepsiCo Foundation announced its commitment to contribute $500,000 to disaster relief in Pakistan in response to recent flash and river flooding. In support of...

Ramadan begins tomorrow in UAE

Tomorrow, Wednesday 11 August 2010, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, the moon sighting committee announced today.

Dubai World expects to complete the restructuring over the coming months

Dubai World (the “Company”) announces that it held a meeting in Dubai today with its creditor banks to present formally the proposed...

Double-Dip Recession Is `Not Going to Happen’

Don Hays, founder of Hays Advisory Group, discusses his view of the European bank stress tests, the prospects of a double-dip recession and...

Dubai World Presents Restructuring Plan to Creditors

Dubai World (the Company) announces that it held a meeting in Dubai today with its creditor banks to present formally the proposed restructuring plan...

Emaar Malls Group puts out spectacular promotions during Dubai Summer Surprises

Emaar Malls Group, one of the biggest retail developers in the region, is famous for its flagship development – Dubai Mall which...

NASDAQ Dubai’s Jeff Singer on Inside Business

Jeff Singer Chief Executive at NASDAQ Dubai talks about the listing of NASDAQ Dubai's equities on the DFM trading platform.

Latest in Hotel technology demonstrated by Alpha Data

Hoteliers are increasingly using exciting and innovative technologies to create unique and positive guest experiences, increase revenues and reduce costs. Alpha Data is one...

Sheila and Abaya Fashion starts at 5pm on Thursday, July 8

The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment  invites the public to attend the opening of Sheila and Abaya Fashion, a signature...

Chart Partners’ Schroeder Sees $58 Oil, Recession Risk

Thomas Schroeder, managing director at Chart Partners Group Ltd., talks with Bloomberg's Rishaad Salamat about technical analysis of the oil market. Speaking from Bangkok,...

UAE ranked sixth in the world in quality of infrastructure

The UAE has been ranked sixth in the world regarding quality of its infrastructure. It has also been ranked number 23rd in the...

On average an Emirati woman would wear 9 Abayas for 6...

Nayla Al Khaja, an Emirati Film Producer and Director,  asked her 2330 followers on  Twitter : "To all the uae national women out there...

Emirates Aviation College holds graduation ceremony

Fly Emirates - Book Now! Helping to develop future business leaders, the Emirates Aviation College hosted the 19th graduation ceremony last night under...