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World Future Energy Summit opens in Abu Dhabi tomorrow

World leaders, international agencies, sustainability advocates, global heads of businesses and experts, academics and students interested in future energy technologies will convene in Abu Dhabi tomorrow for the World Future Energy Summit

Air Traffic in UAE up 7.6 percent in 2011

Air Traffic Movement in UAE experienced a remarkable growth during 2011, with an increase of 7.6 percent compared to the previous year.

GCC cancer registry under development

Epidemiological data will help to establish trends and quality of cancer treatment in the region The Gulf Federation for Cancer Control (GFFCC), in partnership with...

World’s biggest gold ring worth $3 million displayed during DSF

Kanz Jewels, one of UAE's leading and oldest Jewellery brands is currently displaying the world's largest gold ring weighing approximately 64 kg's. The ring is displayed with a 'Guinness Book of World Records' certificate.

DSF Journalism Award 2012 unveiled

The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment, an Agency of the Department of Economic Development and the organisers of Dubai Shopping Festival, has announced the details of the much-awaited DSF Journalism Award 2012.

Crude oil forecasts raised

From a short-term perspective, supply disruptions eventually caused by geopolitical issues from Iran and Nigeria are expected to leave an upward bias on the price of crude oil for future delivery.

Silver prices to remain buoyant

Majority of market analysts project silver prices to remain buoyant, because of an increase in demand from speculators, hedge funds and metal buying ETF’s looking for a cheap substitute for gold.

Traders remain bullish on gold

Looking ahead, market players remain bullish on gold after reports showed Mainland China imported a record level of gold from Hong Kong in November.

Call to action opens IRENA second assembly

The world’s most influential advocates for renewable energy gathered today in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) Second Assembly, where they were told that they must develop a new type of organisation for a new world.