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Majority of the satellite TV channels in the Arab World have...

During April 2008, the Arab Advisors Group examined 377 FTA satellite TV channels broadcasting on Arabsat, Nilesat, and Noorsat satellite systems (i.e. targeting the...

Compiling of unified property data nationwide discussed

Setting up of the unified property data across the country, has been discussed recently in Dubai at Lands and Properties Department in order...

Emirates unveils new environment programme

On the eve of taking delivery of its first eco-efficient Airbus A380, Emirates unveiled Thursday a series of new initiatives to further improve...

Dubal publishes first sustainability report

Demonstrating its commitment to responsible corporate citizenship, Dubai Aluminum Company Limited (Dubal) - the world's seventh largest producer of high quality primary Aluminum...

Compliance with midday break hits record rates

Average compliance with the midday break given to outdoor workers from 12:30 to 3:00 pm were 99.6 per cent in Abu Dhabi, 98...

The best Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the year

Dr. Akl Noun, Head of IT at the Abu Dhabi Investment Company (ADIC) has been selected the best Chief Information Officer (CIO) of...

Region’s TV ad rates hold steady

In one its latest reports, the Arab Advisors Group has shown that despite the drop in Arab satellite TV ad rates between 2004-05, the...

Nakheel begins reclamation of Mina Rashid

The first call to the Seaway, a Boskalis trailer suction hopper dredger vessel, to initiate the reclamation of Mina Rashid on Tuesday 15 July,...

Price index for building materials

The statistics section at the Department of Planning and Economy (DPE) is planning to issue general price index for basic building materials similar to...

Being a realtor could become a way of life!

Truly inspirational story about  self-made young  woman Real estate broker is not a job description with constant definition. Anjili Samtani is a...

Real estate market withnesses distressed sales driven by cash and debt...

Dubai's freehold market may have entered a period of consolidation as financially strong investor-developers target the land and property assets held by the land...

Five new hypermarkets to be build across Dubai

Nakheel  has announced the creation of HyperCorp LLC - a joint venture company with the Auchan group, one of the world's largest food retailing...

Emaar looks beyond luxury projects with affordable housing plans

Emaar Properties plans to launch a low cost housing unit to extend its reach into affordable housing for region's poor. Mohammad Al Abbar, Emaar's chairman,...

The master plan for Oqyana World First revised

With the final master plan in hand, it's action station as the $5 billion Qqyana World First gets set to launch its construction program...

Dubai and Thailand explore trade opportunities for coloured stones

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the Thai Gem and Jewellery Traders Association (TGJTA) signed an agreement Wednesday, making TGJTA the first affiliate member...

Court for property-related cases

Dubai will set up a court that will deal exclusively with property-related cases from September, a top judge of Dubai Courts said. "The Property Court...

“Haute Homes” by Karl Lagerfeld and Infinity Holdings

Fashion icon to design 80 residential homes, which will include a limited edition line Designer to exclusively work with Dubai Infinity Holdings in GCC and...

Concord Tower in Dubai Media City

The Concord Tower is one of the most prestigious office towers in Dubai.