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Fix & Go – a road safety initiative by Al Habtoor

Al Habtoor Motors, a leading name in the UAE’s automotive sector, has undertaken a fresh initiative towards road safety with the launch of its new product Fix & Go in the UAE.Appointed as the first ever exclusive GCC distributor of…

WB cuts global growth outlook

The World Bank cut its global growth forecast for this year after emerging markets from China to Brazil slowed more than projected, while budget cuts and slumping investor confidence deepened Europe’s contraction.The world economy will expand 2...…

Sorouh creditors approve merger with Aldar

Abu Dhabi’s two realty giants Aldar Properties and Sorouh Real Estate have applied to the Abu Dhabi Executive Council for getting its nod on the proposed merger, which is expected to go into effect between June 20-30.Both property developers to...…

3M seeks to outpace regional economic growth rate in 2013

The 3M Company, a US multinational conglomerate, is set to outpace the regional economic growth by two to three times in 2013 as it sees brighter prospects ahead for new market forays in Africa and elsewhere in the Middle East…

Mena online ad market to reach $2.8 billion by 2016

Online advertising in the Middle East and North Africa region (Mena) is growing at 37 per cent per year to hit $2.8 billion in 2016, industry experts said.Omar Christidis, founder and CEO of ArabNet, said the potential for meteoric growth…

MSCI status reflects strong market fundamentals

The upgradation of the UAE bourses to MSCI Emerging Market status reflects the strong market fundamentals, which have attracted global fund managers to the region.Speaking on the huge milestone, leading portfolio managers, investment bankers and ...…

Paris: Mohammed bin Rashid visits Louvre

Paris: Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…

Let the world be enthralled by Dubai, UAE Paper

Today, in Paris, the UAE will lay out the overwhelming reasons why Dubai and the nation…

Dubai Municipality delegation visits Paris for Expo2020 official mission

A delegation headed by Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality participated in the…

Dubai hot favourite to host World Expo 2020

Dubai continues to heavily invest in its infrastructure as its bid moves closer to hosting the…

World Expo 2020 bid and new market status buoy UAE economy

Wednesday was a red letter day for the UAE, marking a milestone in the nation's march…

Expo Live to ignite best ideas with Partnership Fund of 100m Euros

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and…

UAE stresses the importance of partnerships in Dubai Expo 2020′s presentation at the Bureau International des Expositions

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and…

Nakheel makes Dh210m sukuk profit payment

Dubai-based Nakheel said on Wednesday it made a profit payment of Dh210 million on its trade…

Dubais GDP climbs 4.4%

Dubai's economy continued to record strong recovery in 2012 as its gross domestic product jumped 4.4 per cent, the highest…

DFM welcomes Morgan Stanley’s decision to upgrade UAE markets to "Emerging Markets"

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) welcomed the upgrade of UAE markets to the "emerging markets" category under the annual periodic review…

Red Crescent distributes thousands of relief baskets to victims of Typhoon Bopha

Mindanao, Philippines: The UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) mission team HAS completed its humanitarian task…

UK offers support in Education in UAE-Jordanian ‘Mrejib Al Fhood’ Camp for Syrian Refugees

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development, has emphasized the UAE's…

UK Minister of State for Transport Tours Jebel Ali

The UK Minister of State for Transport, the Rt. Hon. Simon Burns MP, has visited Jebel…

UAE Economy Minister and Montenegro Prime Minister explore prospects of joint investment

Podgorica: Visiting UAE Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansouri today discussed with Prime Minister of Montenegro Milo Djukanovic ways of…

UAE calls on ILO to promote balance of interests among three production parties

Geneva: The UAE has called on the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to strike balance of interests among the three production…

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Greek Prime Minister and Speaker of Parliament

Athens: Visiting UAE Foreign Minister, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met last night with the Greek Prime Minister,…

Mohammed bin Rashid meets Emirati students in France

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid met UAE national students in the French Universities at the UAE Embassy in France. Present…

ANA Dreamliner domestic flight cancelled

Engine trouble grounded a Dreamliner in Japan on Wednesday, its operator said, marking the third straight day of problems for Boeing’s next generation plane after months of difficulties.While none of the recent issues was thought to be serious,...…