Dubai inflation rate falls to 1.3 percent
The cost of living increased by just 1.3 percent in January, after years of spiraling costs.
March 3, 2010 1:56Dewa plans to raise $1.5 billion in Q2 2010
The body is currently not looking at raising revenues by increasing tariffs, said Saeed Mohammad al-Tayer, Dewa’s CEO.
March 2, 2010 4:37UAE issues weather warning
Heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected to hit the country throughout Tuesday.
March 1, 2010 5:18Giorgio Armani anxious about Burj hotel design
The fashion designer is worried that his first hotel project, set to open in Dubai later this month, may look “old”.
March 1, 2010 5:11
Brands get personal
Many of the world’s biggest brands are helmed by charismatic and high-profile leaders. But why are regional examples so thin on the ground?
February 28, 2010 5:00Dubai aims for budget surplus in 2011
The Dubai government is planning to cut its operating expenditure by up to 15 percent this year, according to the director of Dubai's Department of Finance.
February 28, 2010 4:24RTA launches education program for cabdrivers
The program will help educate taxi drivers in the city on traffic rules and regulations, and on communicating with customers.
February 28, 2010 4:23Dubai exports hit AED52.4 billion
Non-oil direct exports grew by 23 percent last year.
February 23, 2010 10:46
Visit Abu Dhabi or Dubai?
The UAE capital promises to be a “luxury global cultural destination”. But tourism officials insist Abu Dhabi is not competing with its northern neighbor.
February 23, 2010 5:43
More wrangling over the Arabian/Persian Gulf
Disagreement between Iran and the Arab states over the waterway that divides them could have a serious impact on the aviation business.
February 22, 2010 5:28Dubai property prices at “bottom phase,” says Deyaar CEO
The property market will probably see recovery in 2011, according to Markus Giebel, the CEO of Deyaar.
February 22, 2010 4:35
The talent hunt begins…
Dubai firms are recruiting again, but they face a shortage of skilled expat workers.
February 22, 2010 1:42Dubai hotels unlikely to recover before 2012
Hotel room rates in the emirate may never again reach the record rates seen during 2008, according to CB Richard Ellis.
February 21, 2010 11:20
Iran trade ties not easily broken
Dubai is Tehran’s largest non-oil trading partner, with trade between the two hitting $12 billion last year. But with tougher US sanctions on the cards, could Iran’s “back door to the West” be forced to curtail exports?
February 21, 2010 11:13Credit cards and phone calls implicate Mossad in Dubai murder
According to a report in Al Bayan, the Dubai Police has new evidence against the suspects in the murder of a Hamas leader in the emirate last month.
February 20, 2010 10:39
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43