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New Capital Protected Gold Notes and Mutual Fund Investment Combinations

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank’s (ADIB) announced the launch of its Capital Protected Gold Notes that can be combined with a selection of mutual funds.

UAE, Japan to collaborate in clean technology and renewable energy fields

Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Masdar officials to discuss ways the two nations can continue to grow their cooperation in the advancement, development and dissemination of renewable energy and clean technologies.

Dubai Cruise Terminal wins World’s Leading Cruise Port Award

Dubai Cruise Terminal has won the World’s Leading Cruise Port award at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2011 for the fourth consecutive time.

Luxury hotel brand’s bridal experts dish on best wedding trends

Here are a few trends Fairmont wedding experts predict will be big in 2012.

International Year of Sustainable Energy to be launched at World Future Energy Summit 2012

His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, will return to the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2012 to launch the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All.

“Customer Service Charter” activities launched

Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently launched its “Customer Service Charter” activities. Part of the Emirates Government Service Excellence Programme, the initiative aims to enhance the standards of services offered to customers in the UAE.

Consumer confidence rising further during last quarter of 2011

The overall consumer confidence index in Dubai increased 15 points to 125 over the last quarter of 2011 compared to the third quarter, according to the quarterly Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) of the Department of Economic Development (DED).

Nakheel to build shopping mall on Palm Jumeirah

Nakheel, the largest Dubai-based property developer, is planning to build a 136,000 square metre mall at the end of the Palm Jumeirah.

UAE most competitive banking market in GCC

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) reports today that the UAE remains the most competitive banking market in the GCC, a key finding from its proprietary “GCC Banking Competitiveness Report.”