10 Reasons To Worry About The Syrian Electronic Army
Source: BusinessInsider
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-22 20:04:32 -0700 | business-news
A group of anonymous hackers sympathetic to the regime of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is causing havoc with the world's media. They call themselves the Syrian Electronic Army , and they're devoted to attacking sites they deem defamatory to the...
Emirates to Increase Colombo Service Frequency
Source: Scoop
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-22 18:31:45 -0700 | business-news
The additional Dubai-Colombo flight, EK 654, will depart Dubai at 0645 hrs and arrive in Colombo at 1245 hrs. The return flight, EK 655, will depart Colombo at 1410 hrs and arrive in Dubai at 1655 hrs. The three new...
Design experts discuss new trends at Index seminars
Source: Khaleej Times
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-22 22:09:46 -0700 | business-news
The latest editions of the region's leading trade shows for the residential and commercial interior design sector have hosted over 30 free-to-attend Design Talks sessions covering interior design hot topics since the show opened on Monday. More talks focusing on...
UAE leads in mobile broadband
Source: Khaleej Times
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-22 22:09:46 -0700 | business-news
UAE adds power to mobile broadband Issac John / 23 May 2013 The UAE on Wednesday took a critical initiative to stay ahead in broadband connectivity race by unveiling its band plan for 700MHz and the launch of spectrum in...
Iraq aims to boost oil output
Source: Khaleej Times
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-22 22:09:46 -0700 | business-news
The war-torn country has recently revised its estimate of proven oil reserves from 115 billion barrels in 2011 to 141 billion barrels in 2013, is seeking strategic partnerships and investments to exploit its down-stream potential, which was destroyed by wars...
Damac to sell units in new tower in Burj area today; prices start from Dh720,000
Source: Zawya Regional
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-23 00:58:42 -0700 | business-news
Damac Properties is launching sales on its latest serviced living project in the Burj Area of Dubai. Bay's Edge is a 22-storey tower, offering waterfront views across to the world's tallest tower. The 220 units are made up of studios,...
Nissan Mideast sees slower sales
Source: Zawya Regional
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-22 22:09:53 -0700 | business-news
Nissan Middle East has projected slower sales growth this year as compared to the previous year but more than the double the industry average growth rate. Addressing a press conference in Dubai today, Samir Cherfan, Managing Director of Nissan Middle...
Ramadan: No food price increase in UAE
Source: Zawya Regional
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-22 23:08:35 -0700 | business-news
Reuters/Jumana El-Heloueh Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Dubai: Accepting no excuse at all, the UAE Ministry of Economy will not approve price increase for any of food commodities from Thursday until the end of Ramadan, Dr Hashim Al Nuaimi, Director of...
Anvwar bags Mena Excellence Award
Source: Times of Oman
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-22 22:07:09 -0700 | business-news
HR Excellence Awards in the 'HR Champion of Change' category, yesterday. Anvwar is the first Omani to receive this prestigious award from a private sector company in the Sultanate. The other two who received the awards were Qatar Petroleum and...
Africa tempts Gulf bond investo...
Source: Qatar English Daily
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-22 17:03:26 -0700 | business-news
The lure of sub-saharan Africa, with its geographic proximity and promise of higher returns, is tempting cash-rich Gulf Arab bond investors to look south, a marked departure from the relative comfort and familiarity of the Middle East. Gulf investment in...
Stagnant development projects imperil Kuwait's stock market boom
Source: The Daily Star
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-22 18:50:23 -0700 | business-news
Kuwaiti investors following the financial news at the Kuwait Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Dec. Kuwait's stock market boom could run out of steam if the government doesn't push ahead soon with long-delayed infrastructure projects aimed at diversifying the oil- reliant...
Qatar bourse back on positive trajectory
Source: Zawya Market News
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-23 01:07:58 -0700 | business-news
Lower selling from local retail investors was witnessed as the 20-stock Qatar Index (based on price data) rose 0.54% to 9,085.90 points. About 55% of the stocks extended gains with major movers being United Development Company ( UDC ), Barwa,...
Dubai's Most Luxurious Hotel Is Giving Guests 24-Carat Gold iPads
Source: BusinessInsider
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-20 09:57:32 -0700 | business-news
Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel, arguably the world's most luxurious hotel, just unveiled its newest luxury amenity : 24-carat gold iPads. When guests check in, they'll be given their own gold iPads, which will serve as a "virtual concierge" that...
Air Arabia signs USD350m loan deal for 10 aircrafts
Source: Zawya Regional
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-20 07:41:07 -0700 | business-news
Air Arabia , the low-cost carrier based in the United Arab Emirates, has signed a $350 million financing agreement to help buy 10 new aircraft from Airbus. The deal, signed with Qatar National Bank and Commercial Bank International, will support...
Gulf wealth funds raising private equity investments
Source: The Economic Times
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | updated 2013-05-20 13:51:31 -0700 | business-news
Sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf Arab region are raising their allocations to private equity investments at a faster rate than other types of investment, US fund manager Invesco says in a new study. "Contrary to popular perceptions these vast...
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