Samsung launches slimmest, lightest tablets

Dubai: Samsung has launched two new tablets with an aim to eat into Apple’s market share and ahead of the rival’s launch of new models in October. The Galaxy Tab S2 comes in two sizes, a larger 9.7-inch (24.63cm) slate having the same screen size as the iPad Air 2 while the smaller 8-inch (20.32cm) Tab S2 is slightly bigger than the 7.9-inch (20.06cm) iPad Mini 3..... Read more »

Posted on : 8/3/2015

Iran energy projects market worth more than $160bn

Abu Dhabi: The Iranian energy projects market represents a $167 billion (Dh613 billion) opportunity for regional and international companies as the Islamic republic prepares for the lifting of sanctions. .... Read more »

Posted on : 8/2/2015

Dubai to be Guest City at Beijing Design Week

Dubai will participate in Beijing Design Week (BJDW) as the ‘Guest City’ for the upcoming 2015 edition - to be held from September 23 until October 7 in the Chinese capital. .... Read more »

Posted on : 7/31/2015

'Job cuts' reported in oil and gas industry in UAE

Dubai: A number of companies in the oil and gas industry in the UAE have shed some of its workers as they opt to reduce operational costs in the hopes of surviving the downturn, industry sources have confirmed. The job cuts have affected employees with engineering background and those who worked on a contract basis. There is no specific data on how many businesses have trimmed down their workforce but concerns are high that there could be spillover effects into other sectors such as retail and hospitality..... Read more »

Posted on : 7/30/2015

Samsung Electronics posts 8% fall in Q2 net profit

Seoul: South Korean giant Samsung Electronics posted an 8.0 per cent fall in second quarter net profit on Thursday and promised “flexible” pricing of its new flagship smartphone after less than stellar sales contributed to a slump in its mobile unit’s earnings..... Read more »

Posted on : 7/30/2015

Consumer prices not going up, says MoE

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy said that the revised fuel prices in the UAE from August 1 will not have an adverse impact or lead to any increase in the prices of consumer goods. The Ministry is also set to work with other authorities across the country to tighten control over the market, and prevent any attempt to exploit the decision to change fuel prices..... Read more »

Posted on : 7/29/2015

Dubai real estate transactions at Dh129b in H1

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate transactions recorded Dh129 billion through 23,000 transactions in the first half of 2015. Mortgages accounted for more than Dh65 billion. These statistics released by Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) annual report issued by Real Estate Research.... Read more »

Posted on : 7/27/2015

Oil price sentiments are still downbeat

The oil market is languishing and the trend is downward judging by the movement of benchmark crude prices. The price of Opec’s basket of crude oils posted $53.79 a barrel on July 20, down from $64.96 on May 6. Brent crude oil prices posted $56.67 a barrel, down from $69.63 during the same period..... Read more »

Posted on : 7/26/2015

Gulf countries might follow UAE in cutting fuel subsidies

Abu Dhabi: The removal of transport fuel subsidies in the UAE may set a positive fiscal precedent for other sovereigns in the region, including those where the public finances are under more pressure, ratings agency Fitch said. The UAE Ministry of Energy said on Wednesday that from 1 August, gasoline and diesel will be linked to global prices..... Read more »

Posted on : 7/26/2015

TAG LUBRICANTS LLC will exhibit at the 18th AUTOEXPO TANZANIA 2015

<p>TAG LUBRICANTS, manufacturers of premium quality lubricants from UAE will be exhibiting at the 18th edition of AUTOEXPO AFRICA scheduled to be held from 27th to 29th August 2015 at Mlimani Conference Centre, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. </p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 7/24/2015