Greece marble exporters eye UAE

Fascinated by its colour and symbolism, the Greeks, the Romans and the Byzantines used marble as both a structural and ornamental material in their public buildings. The ancient Greek sculptors (Pheideias, Polycleitos, Lycipos, Praxitelis) are famous for their spectacular works of architecture and art in marble. .... Read more »

Posted on : 6/13/2017


Top experts discuss Arab industrial exports

Development of industrial exports across the Arab region was the main topic of discussion at the recent 7th meeting of the Arab Union for Industrial Exports Development (AUIED) hosted by Dubai Exports, and held in Dubai, UAE, said a report..... Read more »

Posted on : 6/13/2017


Doha launches new shipping routes to Oman amid food shortage fears

Qatar has launched two new shipping services to Omani ports after other Gulf states severed ties with Doha last week, raising concerns over food supplies to import-dependent Qatar..... Read more »

Posted on : 6/13/2017


Dubai FDI invites Indian investors and businessmen to build on growing bilateral ties

Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, addressed investors and industry leaders in New Delhi and Mumbai recently as part of attracting investments from India to the emirate and promoting joint initiatives in critical sectors. Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) joined Dubai FDI in the two roundtable sessions, hosted by Citibank as part of introducing the emirate’s advantages as an investment destination to its clients. .... Read more »

Posted on : 6/13/2017


Dubai business conditions improve in May

Private sector business conditions in Dubai recorded robust improvement in May with output and new orders expanding, but the growth momentum eased to a seven-month low. .... Read more »

Posted on : 6/12/2017


UAE hotel industry on a roll

The UAE's hospitality sector is gearing up for one of its busiest periods, with the country's hotel construction pipeline forecast to peak in 2017, and experts noting that the momentum will carry over into 2018..... Read more »

Posted on : 6/12/2017


Buyers lining up for Dubai's ready properties

Even ready properties in Dubai are getting right into the thick of sales action going by the numbers notched up in the first five months. If this interest in ready properties holds up even after summer, it will allay concerns in real estate circles that buyer demand is there only for off-plan units..... Read more »

Posted on : 6/12/2017


Viceroy Dubai developer to launch Dh2.1 billion hospitality Reit

The developer behind two Viceroy hotels in Dubai has said that it is launching a Dh2.1 billion real estate investment trust (Reit)..... Read more »

Posted on : 6/12/2017


Dubai's office developers lead the way in going green

Dubai’s next-generation office buildings are certainly going green — 81 per cent of ongoing office projects come with a LEED-certification, the highest ratio among all global cities..... Read more »

Posted on : 6/12/2017


Expo 2020 will catalyse Dubai's infrastructural change

Dubai winning the bid for hosting the Expo 2020 triggered a wave of optimism and opportunity, and the effect was seen in major industries, including real estate. Being the first ever exhibition of its size in the Middle East, the numbers are huge. An expected 25 million visitors, including world leaders and decision makers from more than 200 countries, visiting Dubai during the course of the exhibition is a huge opportunity for the city to further prop up its international image, attract foreign investments and strengthen the core economy. .... Read more »

Posted on : 6/12/2017