Days after Bahrain’s contract with Formula One was renewed, it was confirmed that Abu Dhabi signed a seven-year contract to host its own race beginning in 2009. At a signing …
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Abu Dhabi is set to develop a natural gas network for residential buildings and industrial projects. The aim is to replace liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with natural gas in all …
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Dubai Studio City (DSC) is the cornerstone of an ambitious plan to place the emirate at center stage of the Middle East’s film industry and beyond. The immense project includes …
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On February 3, Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, unveiled the Dubai Strategic Plan (DSP)-2015, a broad-based plan that outlines the emirate’s social and economic objectives for the …
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Dubai looks set to enter the first division of world football, with news that the state-owned corporation Dubai International Capital (DIC) is closing in on a buyout of English Premier …
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In tandem with the emirate’s development, Dubai’s insurance industry is set to reach new heights over the next few years. Meanwhile, throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) the insurance sector …
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This year saw new UAE telecoms operator Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, branded as du, secure its customer base ahead of its expected launch of operations in February. Du, which launched …
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In early January, the Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM) signed a cross-listing agreement with the Muscat Securities Market (MSM), reflecting its will to attract foreign investors, improve its performance and …
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While public awareness of the dangers of global warming still has a long way to go in the Middle East, it is beginning to be taken increasingly seriously. Recent interest …
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It has been a busy few weeks for Kuwait’s telecommunications sector, with the country’s existing mobile phone network operators announcing ambitious expansion plans overseas, while facing the prospect of a …