Capital Markets 2010 Conference Concludes With Healthy Outlook For Region’s Growth In Post-Crisis Era

MEED today announced the 20th edition of the Middle East Capital Markets Conference concluded with experts projecting a positive outlook on the region’s growth in relation to global economic trends and state of the equity markets. Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine, Chief Economist at NCB Capital, confirmed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased its... 

Licensing Agency Inaugurates Online Allocation Of Number Plates, Prices Range From AED1000 To 3000

The Licensing Agency, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has kicked off a new e-service enabling customers to be allocated with distinguished number plates of vehicles at the nominal value through RTA portal. Explaining the new service, Mohammed Abdul Kareem Nimaat, Director of Vehicles Licensing Dep’t, said: “This service is... 

Dubai World Trade Centre To Open

Dubai World Trade Centre, the organiser of GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK, one of the world’s top three information and communication technology events, is gearing up for what promises to be the biggest and the best GITEX so far. The event begins today (Sunday, October 17, 2010) at the Dubai International Convention Centre. The highly anticipated 30th... 

Bloomingdales Unveils Laila Masris Latest Exhibit

Bloomingdale’s Home Store is pleased to showcase the latest exhibits of Laila Masri: Scenes from Inside the Seraglio’. A dynamic artist with a moving message, Laila Masri draws inspiration from all aspects of her life: travel, music, movement, dance, cultural displacement, exaggerated forms, and silhouettes, women’s personalities and... 

More Outlets To Get Your Hands On Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens Tickets

Organisers of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens announced today that due to high demand, the number of outlets selling tickets has been increased, particularly in Abu Dhabi. Tickets for the popular 2-4 December tournament went on sale in the first week of October and are selling well, with strong sales coming from the capital. In response, Virgin... 

Etisalat enhances Wi-Fi service throughout the World Trade Center before GITEX 2010

As the nation gears up for GITEX, one of the biggest and most eagerly awaited technology events in the Middle East, Etisalat announces today the completion of Hotspot enhancement, the wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi technology) in all areas surrounding the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Etisalat has upgraded its broadcasting stations at the DWTC and... 

Etisalat Launches Attractive Promotions For Business At Gitex 2010

Etisalat Business Solutions today announced attractive promotions during Gitex Technology Week 2010, which will provide substantial savings on business connectivity and messaging services. Beginning during GITEX, most of these promotions will continue till the year end, offering a lucrative opportunity to businesses to subscribe to these services. From... 

Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment Joins Dubai eGovernments ePay Gateway During GITEX 2010

In line with its efforts to offer a range of innovative services based on its ‘customer first’ approach, Dubai eGovernment announced on the sidelines of its ongoing participation in GITEX Technology Week 2010 that it has signed an agreement with Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE) to confirm its inclusion in Dubai eGovernment’s... 

Skywards Announces The Winners Of Its Future Artists Programme

Skywards membership cards will have an exciting new design next year. The winners of the first Skywards Future Artists programme — to find new artwork for the 2011 Skywards membership cards — have now been selected from more than 3,500 entries. Distribution of new cards to members will begin in January 2011. Judging was conducted by Skywards... 

HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Inaugurates Dubai Logistics Corridor

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation, the Dubai Logistics Corridor was officially inaugurated today. The Dubai Logistics Corridor, which links sea, land and air, is spread out over an area of approximately 200 square kilometres....