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Real Estate Market Stimulus

Prices in Dubai’s residential property segment have posted a minor growth over the past few months, according to a number of research firms' reports....

Why vacation rental properties are gaining popularity

Europe is the world’s largest holiday rentals market, and vacation rentals have always been an attractive accommodation option for European holiday makers. However, it...

Dubai International Financial Centre Authority splits to prepare for next phase of growth

The Board of Directors of the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) today announces changes to its structure and its senior management team responsible...

Petrochemicals, chemicals producers must create more jobs for local workforce

Downstream Sector Must Act To Fill Widening Jobs Gap Second Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association Human Capital Conference in Dubai to investigate strategies for attracting...

DED instructs websites to display consumer complaints hotline number

Three months for the websites to comply with the new directive The Department of Economic Development (DED) has instructed that all online portals registered under...

MENA IPOs up 344% in the first quarter of 2012

Five IPOs in the region - three in KSA and one each in Oman and the UAE UAE’s NMC Healthcare lists on the London Stock...

Dubai Municipality introduces simplified building services

The Building Department of Dubai municipality organized a meeting with consulting and contracting companies working in the emirate of Dubai aimed at introducing the...

Dubai to host two-day global summit of investment promotion agencies

Under the directives and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai...

New 1,298 trade licenses issued in Dubai

The Dubai Department of Economic Department issued 1,298 new trade licenses during June 2012, indicating a growing interest in commercial and professional activities among...