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Renewed optimism expected to lift gold prices

Late week euro rally lifted gold prices higher as demand for the greenback weakened with investors willing to take on more risk.

Three UAE Whiz-kids Crowned ‘World Champions’ at 17th International Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Competition

Three UAE mathematics whiz-kids returned to the Emirates victorious this week, after beating 5,500 students from 41 nations to be ranked World Champions at the 17th International Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Competition

Consumer prices rose by 1.9% during the first 11 months of 2011

Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi, issued today its periodic report on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the inflation rate in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for the first 11 months of 2011 and the month of October 2011.

Pakistani wins ‘Sing like a star’ contest to perform live with AR Rahman

23-year-old Raheel is the winner of Emirates NBD’s “Sing Like a Star with AR Rahman” contest, which saw more than 200 aspiring singers vie for a chance to sing live with the internationally acclaimed Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist.

250 opportunities to experience more of UAE

American Express Middle East announced the launch of its ‘Experience UAE’ campaign.

Diabetes research findings provide insights for policymakers

The research focused on understanding the burden and costs of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, with specific analyses on complications, treatment patterns, patient outcomes and projected risk.

UAE signs Pact with Russia on Taxation on Income for Public Investment Organizations

UAE has signed an agreement with Russia relating to taxation on income of public investment organizations. The agreement highlights efforts of enhancing different types of investment opportunities.

Global Award for Brand Leadership in Banking and Financial Services

Emirates NBD announced today, that it has won the 2011 Global Award for “Brand Leadership in Banking and Financial Services.”

MoF to establish Organization for Recording Capital Asset Mortgages

Ministry of Finance is studying possibility of setting up an organization to keep records of mortgages of capital assets to ensure funding for national small and medium enterprises.