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UAE ranks third-most competitive economy in the region

The UAE ranks as the third-most competitive economy in the region after Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the latest study by Dubai Chamber of Commerce...

Why many offices in Dubai remain empty

Oversupply, developing infrastructure, high cost and excessive luxury are the main reasons for over a third of offices in Dubai to remain empty, according...

Public sector governance reform imminent in Middle East

Arab Spring has compelled governments to pursue public sector reform Accountability, and transparency a priority in state-owned enterprises in Middle East With recent political and social...

School costs hit parents again

With the beginning of the school year getting closer, parents in Dubai face increased tuition fees and extra charges for all things related to...

Dr. Doom: “We’re Not Even Close to a Robust Recovery”

Nouriel Roubini’s Euro-Zone ‘Endgame’ Scenario Nouriel Roubini, the NYU professor nicknamed Dr. Doom for accurately forecasting the 2008 financial crisis, has just made this Euro...

Is the rent increase in Dubai real?

Rents are going up in Dubai or so many say and many others are made to believe. Media observers and real estate agents comment...

Mark the Holy Month of Ramadan at At the Top, Burj Khalifa

This summer, revel in the spirit of solidarity of the Holy Month of Ramadan at At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observatory...

Reduction in Option Volatilities for Precious Metals

Here are the most significant news from the past week with effect on gold and silver prices: The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that...

Emirates team New Zealand Yacht ready to fly

 Emirates Team New Zealand’s latest America’s Cup yachting challenger is ready to “fly” after a ceremony at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. The huge, high-speed catamaran...