Dubai

The retail sector is in a position to take advantage of the improving economic environment, with many retailers expecting better revenues in 2012. While recovery will be gradual, the bottoming out of two main sectors, hospitality and retail, is positive and reflects bright tourism and economic trends.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai , with his capacity issue decree to reduce penalties on businesses in Dubai.

Car queues reached 10km on Emirates road during the first two days of the Dubai Shopping festival 2012 Global Village, member of TECOM Investments and...

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, welcomed the annual meeting of the Arab Energy Club in Dubai, the first time the gathering has been held in the emirate.

Dubai SME formerly known as Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development will be partnering Big Idea Start-up Challenge 2012. The event is scheduled on 16th February 2012 at the Dubai Knowledge Village Auditorium & hosted by Carole Spiers –BBC Guest Broadcaster & CEO Carole Spiers Group UK.

A delegation from the Commercial Affairs Sector in the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development recently visited the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) to review the workflow and procedures within the Business Registration and Licensing Division of DED.

Over 300 senior IT decision makers are already registered to attend the Cloud Computing World Forum Middle East & North Africa, taking place on the 28th - 29th February 2012 at the Address Hotel, Dubai.

Downtown Dubai will witness an eclectic array of Arabic performances as part of the 2012 Dubai Shopping Festival.

Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), representing 600 members covering the entire gamut of Dubai's gold and Jewellery trade, has unveiled massive promotions for Dubai Shopping Festival 2012.

The Fazza Championships will be held from January 10 – April, 2012 at various locations across Dubai.

The Dubai Mall achieved a record-smashing year in 2011 to become the world’s most-visited shopping and leisure destination, welcoming more than 54 million visitors in 2011.

Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire is offering aspiring chefs and ambitious foodies the chance of a lifetime to become Celebrity Chef Pierre Gagnaire’s Apprentice for the day, when he visits his Dubai restaurant at the end of this month.

Set within the same grounds, Kempinski Palm Jumeirah Residences enjoys the same facilities and 200 exclusive residences.

Annual volumes for 2011 on the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) registered a substantial growth of 110% from 2010 to reach 4,044,138 contracts, the highest ever annual volumes achieved by the Exchange since inception.

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, one of the world’s largest indoor aquariums featuring over 33,000 aquatic animals managed by Emaar Retail LLC, is bringing an unprecedented opportunity for nature enthusiasts to take part in Night Safaris, from January 5 to February 29, 2012.

Six years ago, on this day - January 4th, 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the Ruler of Dubai following the death of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Dubai SME, an agency of the Department of Economic Development in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector, recently hosted...

Dubai Municipality has launched fog and meteorological stations across Dubai to help improve safety of on road and in sea.