Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 31, 2010: Dubai Investment Properties (DIP), one of the leading real estate developers in UAE, today announced that Burgundy Desserts Bar has opened its new outlet at the Palm Strip Shopping Mall in Jumeirah as part of its regional expansion plans. The newest tenant plans to serve the most delicious [...]

Mövenpick Hotel Deira opens 216-rooms on January 1 2011 Deira, Dubai UAE December 31 2010: The new year has brought in a new hotel to Dubai’s commercial hub, Deira, with the opening of the 216-room Mövenpick Hotel Deira (on January 1 2011). According to the hotel’s general manager, Michael Nugent the hotel is filling a [...]

Dubai, UAE, 30 December 2010: Canon Middle East, leader in imaging solutions, has revealed that it has achieved significantly positive results with its environmental conservation and sustainable development initiatives for 2010, highlighting the company’s commitment to be a socially responsible and environmentally conscious business organisation. Canon Middle East’s environmental agenda for 2010 covered important aspects [...]
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December 30, 2010 Mohammad Abdullah Al Mutawa, member of the Board of Trustees, Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation, opened the Brazilian Art Exhibition recently, at the grand exhibition hall within the Al Owais premises on Al Rigga road, Dubai. Being organised by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in association with [...]
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December 30, 2010 Abu Dhabi is poised to open more lucrative business opportunities for the hospitality sector after the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) disclosed that some 1.9 million hotel guests are expected to visit the emirate in 2011, representing a 15 per cent increase from 2010. The robust growth forecast has driven major hotel [...]
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Share the Moments that Matter Most over 3G and WiFi LUXEMBOURG, Thursday, December 30th 2010 [ME NewsWire]: (BUSINESS WIRE)– Skype today announced the new version of its iPhone application that brings video calling to millions of mobile users around the globe over both 3G and WiFi networks. Available to download from the Apple App Store [...]
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BRUSSELS, Wednesday, December 29th 2010 [ME NewsWire]: Massive 80% in Study Say They Access Social Media Sites Throughout the Day More Than 60% Now Use Social Media to Reach Family, Friends on the Road 39% Say they can’t live without Social Media with One-Third of Users Logging on Multiple Times an Hour (BUSINESS WIRE)– Waiting [...]
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Amman, Jordan, Wednesday, December 29th 2010 [ME NewsWire]: The 1st Arab Social Media Forum discussed the importance of social media vehicles and their direct effect on various aspects of life nowadays discussing their impact on communications & marketing, business development for SMEs, and NGOs in addition to individual applications by community members. The forum was [...]
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December 29, 2010 Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI), a leading center of law studies and judicial training in Dubai, has recently launched a training program targeting legal consultants and researchers working with various government bodies and private sector organizations. The three day program covers the methods adopted in framing legal documents, and aligns with DJI’s plans [...]
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December 29, 2010 Grameen Foundation and its affiliates, Grameen Capital India and Grameen-Jameel Microfinance Ltd., today announced a new initiative to address the liquidity needs of Indian microfinance institutions (MFIs) that demonstrate a double-bottom-line focus on social and financial returns. Local bank financing has shrunk throughout India in the wake of events in Andhra Pradesh [...]
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