UAE economy to grow 4.8% this year, says Minister of Economy

<p>ABU DHABI: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the UAE has grown 236-fold in the 43 years since the establishment of the Federation, starting at just Dh1.77 billion in 1971,..</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/24/2014

Dow Chemical CEO says not quitting Kuwait, but shifting strategy

<p>Dubai: US petrochemicals giant Dow Chemical Co is not pulling out of Kuwait but is shifting strategy, its chief executive said on Monday, after the company announced plans to reduce its equity positions in all of its Kuwaiti ventures.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/24/2014

Local construction sector rides on favourable winds

<p>Dubai: The local construction and building materials sector could have got itself some breathing space. A dollar that has been firming up quite nicely has made imports from key supplier markets such as China and southern Europe that much cheaper to source.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/24/2014

9km cycle track opens along Dubai Tram route

<p>Dubai: Cyclists can now enjoy cycling adjacent to the new tramway in Dubai on Al Sufouh Road all the way to Jumeirah Beach Residence.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/18/2014

Top 5 UAE industries hiring right now

<p>Dubai: There are fewer jobs available for the hundreds of UAE residents seeking new opportunities today, but certain businesses continue to expand and create additional positions.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/18/2014

Sharjah opens up residential investment to all expats

<p>Dubai: Sharjah is opening up its residential property market to direct investments by non-Arab expatriates holding a UAE resident visa.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/18/2014

Bayerische Motoren Werke : BMW Middle East sales increase by 21%

<p>German carmaker BMW reported nine-month growth of 21% Middle East sales, after delivering 22,786 BMW and MINI cars to customers across 12 markets acorss the region</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 11/1/2014

2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 set to arrive in UAE & GCC in February

<p>The new 2015 Mercedes-AMG C 63 and C 63 S is set to make its way to the UAE and other GCC countries in February. Bookings have already started in some dealerships.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 10/31/2014

Sri Lanka's chance to put on Asian tiger stripes

<p>London: Sri Lanka is grooming itself to be Asia’s next tiger only five years after a bloody civil war.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 10/30/2014

Etihad, Alitalia offer concessions in bid for EU approval for stake deal

<p>BRUSSELS: Etihad Airways and struggling Italian carrier Alitalia have offered concessions in a bid to win European Union antitrust approval for the Abu Dhabi airline’s plan to acquire 49 per cent of Alitalia.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 10/30/2014