Business Shopping French companies gain insight into Sharjah’s investment potential May 24, 2014 PARIS- The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has concluded hosting two seminars in Paris,…
Business Family Souk Ventures expands its presence May 23, 2014 DUBAI- Family Souk Ventures Ltd., a premier e-retailer and distributor of baby and toddler products…
Business Emirates NBD becomes first Middle East bank to unveil tablet based financial planning May 23, 2014 DUBAI-Emirates NBD announced on May 20th the launch of “Tablet Banking Service,” becoming the first…
Business Shopping Global themes have local consequences in the GCC May 23, 2014 DUBAI – At a media roundtable on May 19th, an expert from Fidelity Worldwide Investment…
Business Mubadala named Middle East Finance Team of the Year May 23, 2014 DUBAI- The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), the global association of accountants and financial professionals…
Business Driven Properties appointed as exclusive agent for St. George developments’ Sovereign Court project May 23, 2014 DUBAI– St. George development, a Berkeley Group company has announced the appointment of Driven Properties,…
Business Survey finds risk appetite increasing among Gulf-based individual investors May 23, 2014 DUBAI– Gulf-based individual investors surveyed in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait ranked as the world’s…
Business Shopping Focus on Sharjah as key investment hub at Paris conference May 22, 2014 PARIS- The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, has participated in a two-day conference on…
Business Kuwait trade surplus with Japan narrows May 22, 2014 TOKYO- Kuwait’s trade surplus with Japan narrowed 20.2 percent in April to JPY 96.6 billion…
Business UAE moves up in World Economic Forum's 2014 Network Readiness rankings May 22, 2014 DUBAI- U.A.E. has moved up in the latest global rankings of information and communication technology…
Business World stocks mostly up after China factory data May 22, 2014 SEOUL- Japan led gains in global stock markets Thursday after a manufacturing survey suggested the…
Business Shopping KSA's non-oil commodity exports down 3.2% in 2013 May 22, 2014 RIYADH- The value of exports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2013 amounted to…
Business DEWA and KHDA honour winners of the 2014 Conservation Award May 21, 2014 DUBAI- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA),…
Business Shopping DED hosts business forum to promote trade relations between Dubai and Latin America May 20, 2014 DUBAI-The Department of Economic Development (DED) along with its agencies Dubai Exports and Dubai Investment…
Business GCC economies must invest in exports to reduce dependence on commodities May 20, 2014 DUBAI- Falling oil prices will pose a challenge to GCC hydrocarbon exporters unless governments step…
Business Africa's "resilient" economies promise steady growth, forecasters say May 19, 2014 CAPE TOWN- Africa’s medium-term economic growth appears”steady,” with the continent’s average growth projected to accelerate…
Business Lootah Real Estate Development’s Shamal Community catches massive investor interest May 19, 2014 DUBAI- Following the recent launch of a Dh350 million ($95 million) Shamal Community by Lootah…
Business Shopping Lulu Hypermarket and FELDA Malaysia ink collaboration MOU May 19, 2014 ABU DHABI- Malaysia’s Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with…
Business Shopping Brazil exports USD15.50 million worth of healthcare products to Arab region in 2013 May 19, 2014 UAE- The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) has announced that Brazil exported USD15.50 million worth of…
Business Shopping World Free Zones Organization unveiled during Global Launch in Dubai May 19, 2014 DUBAI-The global launch and unveiling of World Free Zones Organization took place today(May 19th) at…
Business Shopping DM announces ‘Desert Rose’ residential city project May 19, 2014 DUBAI- The planning department of Dubai Municipality has announced the smart sustainable city ‘Desert Rose’…
Business Shopping Preatoni kicks off first regional office in Dubai to serve the Gulf market May 19, 2014 DUBAI- Preatoni, a leading European property developer recently opened Preatoni Real Estate in Dubai as…
Business Shopping Completed GCC construction projects forecasted to jump 92.06% in value May 19, 2014 DUBAI- Construction projects across all building sectors worth US$128.46bn are expected to be completed by…
Business Shopping Dubai-China trade worth AED 135 billion May 19, 2014 DUBAI- His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, received His Excellency Tang Weibing,…
Business Al Ain v/s Man City:Fans' reaction May 17, 2014 AL AIN-Football fans and residents of Al Ain told how they were wowed by the…
Business Shopping LDS signs distribution agreement with Skincode AG to bring Swiss skincare products to UAE May 15, 2014 DUBAI- The UAE skincare market is expected to reach an estimated Dhs 800 million (US$…
Business Sheikha Naeema pushes for more recognition of women's soccer May 14, 2014 DEAD SEA- Women’s sports in general and soccer in particular should be assiduously encouraged among…
Business Brazilian delegation visits Kuwait to boost economic cooperation May 14, 2014 KUWAIT- A Brazilian delegation visited Kuwait on Wednesday(May 14th) and held meetings with several officials…
Business German commercial delegation visits branch of Alsharqiyah Chamber in Jubail May 14, 2014 JUBAIL- Currently on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a German commercial…
Business Shopping Etisalat successfully completes acquisition of Vivindi’s 53% shareholding in Maroc Telecom May 14, 2014 ABU DHABI-Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) has successfully completed the acquisition of Vivendi’s 53-percent shareholding in…