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Global property sales for the last three months of 2008 down...

Dubai saw sales volume more than double in 2008 Middle East Q4’08 property sales down 62% over Q4’07 Real Capital Analytics, Inc. (RCA) is an independent...

Masdar set to capitalise on International adoption of renewable energy

Masdar sees opportunities to advance renewable energy solutions in global markets Masdar chief executive Dr. Sultan Al Jaber announced today that Masdar, a multi-faceted...

The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai introduces first class banqueting facilities

Dedicated catering and conference services team provides ‘one-stop-shop’ Ballroom with seven-metre floor to ceiling windows overlooking Burj Dubai 634 sq metres of banqueting facilities The Address, Downtown...

Jumeirah Lakes Towers construction progresses on schedule

Project’s first lake inaugurated 25 towers ready for handover by first half 2009 Project on track for completion in 2011 The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced...

GE Highlights Commitment to Sustainable Energy Technologies at World Future Energy...

GE to Showcase Broad Array of Renewable and Alternative Infrastructure Technologies Supporting Sustainable Development As part of its global and regional commitment to meet...

EDC meeting promotes cooperation between Dubai and the Gauteng Province in...

The Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC) met with a delegation from South Africa to explore bilateral trade opportunities between the emirate of Dubai and...

Rolex expands enterprise awards to foster the next generation of scientists...

Programme discovers and funds Young Pioneers; Five Inaugural Winners to be announced in Spring 2010 Rolex has announced a new initiative to expand its international philanthropic...

Construction works on the Arabian Canal on schedule

Limitless, an integrated real estate development company and a business unit of Dubai World, has begun construction work on the Dh40.4 billion ( $11...

Bilateral agreement for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signed a...

New Rental Index unveiled

Not a regulation, but a guideline The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) unveiled a new rental index, which shows residents average rental prices they can...

Construction on Nakheel Tower delayed until the next year

Construction work on the Nakheel Tower has been stopped for a year, reported The National. “Further work on the foundations of Nakheel Harbour and Tower...

Seagate Technology Board of Directors appoints new Chairman and CEO

Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Stephen J. Luczo, the Company’s Chairman, as President and Chief...

GCAA issues ban of the Antonov An-12 from UAE airspace

The General Civil Aviation Authority of United Arab Emirates (GCAA) has temporarily banned the Antonov An-12 from UAE airspace starting effective 8th January 2009m...

Q4 2008 House Price Index for Dubai shows average 8% price...

Report  attributes fall to reduced liquidity and negative sentiment Colliers International, the global real estate consultancy, today released its Q4 2008 House Price Index (HPI),...

Government of Dubai to have legal affairs department

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai...

Price of milk products to be reduced by 15 per cent...

Following discussions with the UAE Ministry of Economy, Nestle has agreed to reduce the prices of milk products by 15% starting from today January...

Developers to link property communities with water transport network

Marine Agency at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is proceeding with field visits and meetings with property developers operating in Dubai to explore means...

Vistas Advertising and Marketing Chosen as Corporate Communications Partner by CNS...

Vistas to Provide High End Corporate Communication and Media Services to Leading IT Company in the UAE Vistas Advertising and Marketing LLC, a UAE based...