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Global Competitiveness Report ranks UAE among top ten countries in 18 competitiveness indicators
The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 issued by the World Economic Forum ranked UAE 25th in the world for competitiveness, with the UAE being included for the second year in the third and most advanced stage of "Innovation-driven economies" which includes the highest-ranking countries, classified on the basis of their adoption of factors that promote innovation in economic development.Today's top stories
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Middle East Financial News and Features
Aviation news »
- NACIL to restore Air India Express flights to...
- Etihad celebrates first female captain
- GCAA recovers Digital Flight Data Recorder from...
- Lebanon to delay Middle East Airlines IPO
Banking news »
- National Bank of Kuwait to open capital...
- UAE central bank freezes four Iranian accounts
- Lebanon banks told to comply with Iran sanctions
- Egypt's EDBE proposes capital hike
Education news »
- American University of Kuwait to grant...
- Abu Dhabi teachers to start new school model...
- Manchester Business School sees student base...
- Oman Ministry of Education to launch Intel...
Energy, Oil and Gas news »
- Bids invited for upgrade of Halfaya wells
- Kuwait signs $893m gas production line contract...
- Iran to increase gasoline production with self-...
- Jordan invites bids for power project
Executive Motoring news »
- Cadillac CTS Coupe and CTS-V Coupe to launch...
- Bentley launches new Continental GT model in...
- Kia CEO resigns over recalls
- Dubai sees increase in new vehicles
Finance and Economy news »
- Lebanon budget plan calls for 12.7% increase in...
- Industrials lift Qatar bourse by 0.41%
- Kuwait market rises insignificantly ahead of...
- UAE considers indirect taxes as source of...
Healthcare news »
- Umm Al Quwain Hospital to reopen
- Abu Dhabi healthcare facilities producing 12...
- UAE launches mobile children's hospital
- New 3M Gulf stethoscope range unveiled
Manufacturing and Industry news »
- Foster Wheeler awarded PMC contract for LAB...
- Qatalum to resume production by mid-September
- RAK Ceramics reports no slowdown
- Aluminium Bahrain announces $200m H1 profit
Media and Advertising news »
- Syrian channels launched in US and Canada
- Google to launch TV service this autumn
- Al Aan and YouGov launch regional polls project
- Melody Entertainment Arabic channels to be...
Real Estate news »
- Sharjah announces new real estate rules
- Sweet Homes Ajman Uptown project set for...
- Orascom Construction joint venture unit wins $...
- MAF Dalkia wins Abu Dhabi mosques contract
Retail news »
- Armani opens Qatar store
- Souq.com signs Diwan bookstores deal
- UAE consumer law to get tougher
- JCT&I to establish new Cozmo Supermarket in Jordan
Technology news »
- Qtel begins fibre connections implementation
- Astra signs Middle East deal for satellite...
- Samsung introduces new processor for mobile...
- HP opens Middle East warehouse for spare parts
Telecoms news »
- Market for smart phones to grow 55.4% in 2010
- Etisalat does not expect Reliance deal this year
- Google VoIP service set for launch in US alone
- Axiom announces Samsung solutions partnership
Tourism and Hospitality news »
- Pullman Hotel opens in Dubai
- Orascom Development set to build $245m Four...
- Ground work begins on Khams Shamat tourism...
- Al-Futtaim looks to restart hotel projects
Transport and Logistics news »
Travel and Tourism »
Aloft Hotel Abu Dhabi gears up for exhibition season
Ideally located for conveinent access to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the Aloft Abu Dhabi will be looking towards a busy conference and exhibiton season. Phil Blizzard takes a look at this new funky hotel.
Business and Finance »
UPS Boeing 747 cargo plane crashes in Dubai
The news of the UPS Boeing 747 cargo plane which hit the desert close to Silicon Oasis, just after take off from Dubai International Airport, poses the question of how safe are freighter aircraft. Phil Blizzard reports on the Dubai crash and others in the region.
Entertainment and Leisure »
Land Rover Global MD on the new Range Rover and 40 years heritage
Global MD, Land Rover Executive Phil Popham talks about their new compact Range Rover Evoque, the development of this premiere luxury brand and the 40th anniversary of the Range Rover 4x4 in this report from Phil Blizzard.
Five-Star Travel »
Dubai hotel review: The Palace Hotel
In a city full of luxury hotels, it can be difficult to stand out as something special. Dubai's five star hotels are in constant and fierce competition with each other and as a result standards have been driven through the roof. But every now and then, a hotel manages to excel just that little bit more than the chasing pack.
IT strategy »
IT firms profit from banking sector's increasing demand for risk assessment
IT firms involved in the Middle East banking sector may have feared the worst for their business when the economic slump hit, but those inside the industry say in the long term, banks need their business more than ever.
Motoring and Test Drive »
2011 Infiniti QX unveiled in Dubai
Executive motoring with Phil Blizzard takes you to the launch of the much anticipated luxury SUV in the region. In this interview, Arabian Automobile, CEO, Michel Ayat explains the uniqueness, power and leading technology of the all-new 2011 Infiniti QX.
Middle East Event News »
- » Dubai Internet City to mark 10 years of growth at Gitex Technology Week 2010
- » Saudi business boom leads to the Kingdom's first ever office expo
- » Final call for entries to design competition at Dubai International Jewellery Week
- » Gitex Shopper 2010 stages biggest ever sales bonanza for Middle East consumers
- » Key business entities come out in support of 'Eid in Dubai'
Current Events »
Last updated: Thursday, September 09 - 2010 at 17:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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