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How a successful Expo 2020 bid will impact Dubai’s economic outlook

In a most recent note to investors, Bank of America focuses on Qatar and UAE economic development and highlights the benefits for the emirates'...

Amazon launches new tablets, cuts Fire HD price, enables offline streaming

Amazon has launched two new tablets under the Kindle Fire HDX 7" name - a 7" model and 8.9" model - and has...

UAE based western expatriates save less compared to Singapore, Hong Kong

Almost all (97%) UAE based western expats spend some of their disposable income on luxurious lifestyle choices, compared to 51% in Singapore and 47%...

10 Scary Facts to Consider Before Having Children

10 Rising Costs of Raising Kids Today Starting a family today is very different from doing so three decades ago. There are fewer marriages and...

The Golden Age of Arab Sciences 1st UAE Exhibition Kicks Off

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Social Development, opened The Golden Age of Arab Sciences exhibition in...

Emirates leads the way in aviation at Gulf Business Industry Awards 2013

Emirates demonstrated its industry leading role last night by picking up Aviation Company of the Year at The Gulf Business Industry Awards 2013. The award...

Sustainable Future Dependent on Energy Industry Support

Most countries struggle to balance energy needs Country is ranked in updated Energy Sustainability Index Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom achieve ‘AAA’ ratings...

Middle East carriers ahead of profit forecast, but airfares may become cheaper

Middle East carriers are expected to post profits of $1.6 billion which is marginally ahead of the $1.5 billion previously forecast of the International...

Abu Dhabi Economic Outlook – Solid & Sound

Gradual fiscal consolidation is bringing the Abu Dhabi central government fiscal oil break-even price lower, after the spike due to exceptional support to Dubai,...