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Emirates increases flights to Amman and Doha
For the fourth time this year the Middle East will get a boost from Emirates with an additional four flights per week added to the already robust service schedule.- » Panasonic leads in eco-friendly TV market with 50% power saving for consumers
- » Fourteen global launches, forty regional launches and two hundred new models take Dubai International...
- » Dubai Quality Group performs a benchmarking with RAK Land Department
- » Dubai Financial Market hosts high level financial delegation from China and Germany
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Middle East Financial News and Features
Aviation »
- Oman Air launches new three-class service from...
- Saudi Flight Academy buys 20 training aircraft
- Flydubai to fly to Nepal
- Emirates' A380 to fly to Paris one month early
Banking »
- Qatar to call for GCC regional bank
- UK banks call for government action on Saudi firms
- New start-up bill payment firm launches in Egypt
- Deutshe Bank to become GFH shareholder
Education »
- Boeing and UAE Higher Colleges of Technology...
- ABB launches scholaship programme in Saudi
- Saudi school tests e-learning in case of H1N1...
- Salary hike for Qatari school
Energy, Oil and Gas »
- Bomb atack hits Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline
- Rabigh power contract bidders seek more time
- ABB wins $38m contract in Saudi
- ENOC says won't raise Dragon Oil bid
Executive Motoring »
- Rolls-Royce Ghost arrives in UAE
- Hyundai launches new Santa Fe in Oman
- New VW Golf R and Scirocco R to hit Oman market
- Hybrid Lexus to be sold in Bahrain
Finance and Economy »
- Aabar secures $1.63bn club loan
- Oman to hike spending by 9% in 2010
- Saudi's Tadawul inches higher
- Abu Dhabi stocks see slight dip
Healthcare »
- Cardiovascular disease cases to triple in...
- New website to help nurses find jobs
- RAK Hospital opens catheterization laboratory
- UAE to have biotech plant
Manufacturing and Industry »
- Saudi firm inks gold extraction deal in Ethiopia
- Alessa Industries launches JV with Huntair Group
- Sewedy's nine-month profit down 29%
- Dubai sets up mobile TV network
Media and Advertising »
- Al Jazeera buys ART sports content
- Google to buy web display ad company
- Jordan cracks down on IPR violators
- Eclipse Digital agrees Wild Bunch content deal
Real Estate »
- Damac awards construction tender
- Emaar cancels deal with City Cool
- Christian Lacroix to design new Dubai tower
- Orascom's Q3 profit down 41%
Retail »
- Dubai Duty Free sales to rise 4% in '09
- Demand for gold slumps in UAE
- Outback Steakhouse opens in Saudi
- CGC opens Qatar Nokia store
Technology »
- View Systems announces orders in UAE, Saudi
- PC shipments will climb in 2009, says report
- Microsoft steps up anti-piracy efforts
- Google unveils Chrome
Telecoms »
- GCC telecom firms ink deal to build new cable
- STC to continue offer despite government objection
- Du to boost mobile network speed
- Skype launches in Arabic
Tourism and Hospitality »
- Egypt may see no drop in tourism in 2009, says...
- First Wyndham hotel to open in Middle East
- Dubai Global Village opens
- Four Seasons looks to open in Dubai
Transport and Logistics »
Latest Videos »
Abu Dhabi targets world-class healthcare facilities
Abu Dhabi has rolled out private healthcare insurance for locals and expats as part of its plans to offer world-class healthcare. Zaid Al Siksek, CEO, Health Authority - Abu Dhabi, tells Rob Jones about the emirate's plans for healthcare, why it is so high on the government's agenda, how it is trying to attract global medical facilities into Abu Dhabi - and how they will work with Seha - and the need for teaching hospitals to ensure it has good medical professionals working within the UAE capital.
Futures and Commodities »
Weakening US dollar driving commodities higher
This year, monetary authorities around the world including the Bank of England, European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve in the United States are running money printing machines at full speed. Cheap money is flooding the markets (again, as in the period after 2001) searching for yield in different asset classes. It was not only stock markets that recovered from the crashes in 2008, but commodities also showed a nice rally from the bottom in March.
Business and Finance »
Middle East private aviation evolving for Bombardier
Once the domain of royalty, business jets are now being seen as a valuable business tool for corporates and individuals. Kader Mattar, Regional VP - Sales, Bombardier talks to Phil Blizzard about the evolving market for bizjets in the Gulf region and how local banks are now offering finance for new and pre-owned aircraft.
Saudi Arabia News »
Saudi unemployment figures total 416,000
Unemployment figures in Saudi Arabia, based on a research of manpower for 2008, stood at 437,648, down by an annual rate of 5.5% and equalling 5% of the total labour force in the kingdom. The number of unemployed Saudis was 416,350, with the rest made up of non-nationals.
Travel and Executive Breaks »
Residence Suites from InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Residence suites linked to a hotel offer a more 'home from home' experience for the longer stay quest. Phil Blizzard talks to Tom Lord, Hotel Manager, InterContinental Residence Suites, Dubai Festival City about what they offer and how this sector of the hospitality industry is growing.
Technology and Techno News »
Data centres: Should companies build or lease?
Data Centres are growing in the Middle East, but companies need to decide whether they build their own or lease space within a third party environment. Herbert Radlinger, Business Manager, Data Centre Services, eHosting Datafort, explains what companies need to consider when deciding whether to build or lease, and tells Rob Jones of the importance of pinning down a contract upfront if they do use a third party.
Middle East Event News »
- » Fourteen global launches, forty regional launches and two hundred new models take Dubai International...
- » Arab forklift manufacturer announces massive regional expansion at Big 5 PMV
- » 'Halal Expo 2009' caps off impressive run with record sales and visitors
- » 15 German companies attending The Big 5 from North Rhine-Westphalia visit RAK Free Trade Zone...
- » A big start to The Big 5
Current Events »
Last updated: Wednesday, November 25 - 2009 at 15:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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