Men still 2.8 times more likely to start a business in MENA as the UAE ranks 22nd on a global survey for ease of setting up a company.
The new smartphone is reportedly powered by a new processor and said to include a unique eye-scrolling feature.
The forecast is lower than the Economic Development Board’s prediction last month of 6.2 per cent for 2013.
YouGov and dudu.com survey reveals behaviour of internet users in the GCC.
But no timeframe has yet been given as to when Dreamliners will return to service globally, and the FAA has warned additional testing may be necessary.
Deborah Jones, a former ambassador to Kuwait, has been appointed to the post.
A body representing the state said it had lodged an appeal with the Administrative Court against its ruling last week.
Last September the central bank announced it would develop its monetary policy framework enabling banks to borrow intra-day and overnight funds.
The renovation will start on July 8 and is expected to take up to 10 months.
SWF assets grew eight per cent in 2012 to reach $5.2 trillion, says study.
The regulator is looking to implement previously issued rules and policies.
Arranging banks said order books totalled $14 billion, indicating massive demand for the deal.
Last month Egypt’s financial regulator approved an offer by Qatar National Bank for NSGB.
Managing director John Banaszkiewicz says the broker will take advantage of Dubai’s proximity to Asia.
Erik Vervroegen, international creative director, Publicis Worldwide, a judge at the Dubai Lynx Awards, says regional work is “world-class.”
OPEC, the source of more than a third of the world’s oil, expects the U.S. economy to expand by 1.7 per cent in 2013.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and GIC will be the joint largest shareholders in Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa.
Workers are demanding better safety conditions after a worker died in an accident on Monday.
The emirate has signed an agreement for a petroleum storage facility in Malaysia’s Johor state.
The cabinet reshuffle includes four new ministers and one new ministry.
Special service marks island’s 45th anniversary of independence – and serves as a capacity-raising hint from the airline
The country scored much lower than the other Gulf states on the latest MasterCard Index of Consumer Confidence.
The construction firm already has 60 per cent stake in Target, an oil and gas construction business.
Survey finds only 31 per cent of female employees would stay put if offered a job elsewhere.
Its second Dubai property falls under the rapidly growing dusitD2 brand, which targets young and successful business and leisure travellers
Obama met about 10 leaders on Monday to seek input for his meetings in the region.
The size and pricing of the sukuk will be decided during roadshows taking place over the next fortnight.
More than $34 billion worth of Islamic bonds have been issued through the London Stock Exchange.
The discovery was made at the 4-North offshore block near Qatar’s massive North Field.
John Phizackerley had previously said he planned to beef up staffing at the lender’s Dubai office.