Dubai seen as top candidate to host World Expo 2020
Among four competing cities, Dubai is seen as the best-positioned candidate to host the global exposition, World Expo 2020, according to a survey of...
Dubai registers a 15% rise in business licenses issued in August...
The Department of Economic Development (DED) witnessed a 15 per cent increase in licenses issued in August 2013 compared to the same month of...
Burj Al Arab blushes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
From her majestic sail to her ultimate afternoon tea, Burj Al Arab will go pink inside and out throughout the month of October to...
How a successful Expo 2020 bid will impact Dubai’s economic outlook
In a most recent note to investors, Bank of America focuses on Qatar and UAE economic development and highlights the benefits for the emirates'...
A few reasons for Dubai Expo 2020 bid to succeed
Dubai is bidding to host the 2020 World’s Fair. A successful bid would raise Dubai GDP growth by ~0.5ppt between 2016-2019 and by ~2ppt...
New rent contracts would be enforced in Dubai
Dubai authorities plan to tighten control over rent increases in the coming months with new reforms. According to various media reports, the real estate...
New Rental Disputes Settlement Centre Established in Dubai
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued...
Dubai banking on support towards a stronger recovery
The increased domestic banking sector support to Dubai Inc has brought exposure to the public sector as percent of capital to the highest level...
Uncertainty Remains A Concern For Dubai Real Estate Sector, Rating Agency...
Dubai Prime Property Sector Set For a Strong Start in 2014, Rating Agency States
Fitch Ratings, which regional office is located in Dubai Media City,...
Dubai Property Prices Skyrocket Again, But For How Long
Dubai property prices rose on average by 21.7 per cent in the 12 months, between the second quarter of 2012 and the second quarter...
Dubai International Dance Festival to Kick off in Two Weeks
The sixth edition of the largest dance event in the Gulf, the Dubai International Dance Festival, is set to start this year on September...
Dubai Property Developers Don’t Fear Global Investors’ Sentiment
During the past two week, with the start of the business season in the Gulf region, new real estate projects and property financial deals...
Global Village 2013 Starts on October 5
Global Village 2013, the world’s biggest leisure and entertainment project, will begin on October 5 in Dubai. That was announced by the organizers of...
No More Extra Fees on Online Movie Ticket Reservation in Dubai
The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai has successfully solved consumer complaints raised on social...
Cirque du Soleil’s Tribute to Michael Jackson Show in Dubai
After a memorable visit last year, the wide-world known Cirque du Soliel will return to Dubai, but this time, with a very special show....
Dubai Courts Aims To Tap Into Social Media Popularity
The General Manager of Dubai Courts, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Saeed Bin Hazeem has inaugurated a new program entitled ‘Tweeter Visit’, which aims to open...
GITEX Technology Week 2013 Would Be Fuller Than Ever
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) revealed that GITEX Technology Week 2013 is poised to become the most comprehensive edition yet in the event's history....
Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic up 6.1% in July
Passenger traffic at Dubai International, the world's second busiest airport for international passengers, rose 6.1% in July, according to a traffic report issued by...