Special Report: Doha Cop18
Doha's hosting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Conference of Parties (COP) 18 which runs over two weeks in November and December is a first for the Middle East, and gives the region a chance to highlight its green credentials.
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UAE launches fund to support SMEs
The government of Dubai has issued a law establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Fund to support Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), Wam has...
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Sights set on Oman with aggressive expansion in...
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Dubai Chamber showcases global entrepreneurship...
Over 1,000 local and global business leaders and entrepreneurs attended the Dubai Chamber of...
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DGCX November volumes rise 117% on Gold and...
An uptick in Gold and Indian Rupee Futures trading drove a 117% year-on-year growth in November...
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Analysis
COP 18 showcases Qatar's arrival on the global stage
Doha's hosting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Conference of Parties (COP) 18 which runs over two weeks in November and December is a landmark moment for Qatar's...
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Daily Updates
Qtel looking to raise $1bn from bond sale
Qtel is looking to raise $1bn from a 10-year bond, in its first bond market foray in more than two years, Reuters has reported. The former...
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Creative unveils new generation of Sound...
Creative Technology Ltd announced at a press conference the Middle East launch of the Sound...
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ASSA ABLOY drives the future of wireless access...
ASSA ABLOY, global leader in door opening solutions will showcase their world-class Aperio...
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TBWA\RAAD discusses 'Arab Digital Generation'
TBWA\RAAD Middle East, hosted a power breakfast session for advertising, communications and...
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Analysis
Is the cloud market approaching saturation?
The early adopters in technology's advance guard enthusiastically pushed revenues for cloud services to $27bn last year. But this tech savvy market, including smaller firms using public cloud...
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Daily Updates
Iran plans to build new refinery near Caspian Sea
Iran's Khazar Oil Co has said the oil ministry is planning to build a refinery near the Caspian Sea, Irna has reported. "Northern provinces are...
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DEWA organises Health and Safety Week
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA),...
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Qatargas 3 signs long-term agreement with PTT...
Qatargas Operating Company Limited (Qatargas) announced the signing of a long-term LNG Sales and...
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The 1st dedicated exhibition for the PV and...
GlassPoint Solar just raised $26m in venture capital and built a pilot project to prove that its...
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World Bank funds best invested in desert power?
Earlier this week, the World Bank published a report warning of the dramatic consequences of climate change and called on governments around the world to redirect the $1 trillion spent overall...
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Daily Updates
Nakheel sells $15m worth of villa plots
Nakheel has announced that it recently sold more than $15m worth of villa plots at Jumeirah Islands. The plots were sold at auction for higher-...
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Nakheel sells Dhs55.4m worth of villa plots...
Nakheel sold more than Dhs55.4m worth of villa plots at Jumeirah Islands, with all available...
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BaPDA board members meet with Minister of...
Board members of Bahrain Property Development Association (BaPDA), the country's leading...
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Works Minister inaugurates Ma'ameer sewage...
HE the Minister of Works Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf inaugurated Ma'ameer Sewage Treatment Plant,...
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Analysis
Villa prices in Dubai up 23% so far this year
A new report by Jones Lang Lasalle finds that the Dubai residential market continues to see steady price and rental growth for high-quality assets in prime locations.
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Daily Updates
Personalised number plates coming to Dubai in Q1 2013
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new initiative allowing motorists to obtain number plates adorned with the Burj Khalifa and...
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Etihad Airways named World's Leading Airline...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has brought home top honours at...
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Royal Jet to celebrate 10 years of private...
Royal Jet, the Abu Dhabi-based international luxury flight services company chaired by His...
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Ocean View Hotel to open December 22nd in Dubai
Ocean View Hotel, the city's newest hotel is set to open its doors on Saturday 22nd December,...
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Emirates launches all-A380 service to Heathrow; daily flights to Phuket
Emirates Airline has announced that it is further expanding its network with the launch of an all-A380 service to London Heathrow and new daily service to Phuket, Thailand.
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Galadari awards Lowe Mena creative account
UAE-based Galadari Ice Cream Co and Galadari Automobiles Co have awarded their creative duties to Lowe Mena, following a four-way pitch, Khaleej...
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mediaME Forum 2012 concludes successfully
mediaME Forum, the Levant's leading digital media event, concluded its third consecutive event...
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PHD to gamify the way it works
PHD, part of Omnicom Media Group, is set to gamify the way it works with the launch of a new...
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Arla renews its confidence in PHD after review
Arla Foods, the manufacturer of the Puck, Dano, Lurpak and Three Cows brands, has concluded the...
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Social media used ineffectively by Middle East firms, survey shows
A significant number of Middle East companies believe social media is not being used effectively, or is missing its potential.
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