Archive for November, 2008

Dubai Sports City’s ‘City within a City’ concept popular among property investors

Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in Business, Dubai Real Estate News | No Comments »

The Gateway is the first commercial property released by Dubai Sports City . The concept of ‘City within a City' of Dubai Sports City has become highly popular ... Read more..

Bonyan awards contract for Dh3.5 billion Eye of Ajman real estate project

Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in Business, Dubai Real Estate News | No Comments »

'Eye of Ajman' is one of the largest real estate developments in Ajman. Bonyan International Investment Group, one of the leading real estate companies in Dubai, has awarded the ... Read more..

UK architects to redesign Mecca (Makkah)

Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in International Real Estate, Middle East Real Estate, People & Places | No Comments »

RIYADH: Two leading architects Norman Foster and Zaha Hadid have been lined up to take on one of the most high-profile projects on earth – the redevelopment of Mecca. Read more..

Jamie Oliver to design kitchens in properties at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai

Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in Dubai Real Estate News | 1 Comment »

Leisurecorp has unveiled a world-first culinary partnership with the British celebrity chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver that will see him for the first time design kitchens in homes and also ... Read more..

Colliers House Price Index for Dubai reveals constant growth in Q2 of 2008

Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in Business, Dubai Real Estate News | No Comments »

Ian Albert, Regional Director, Colliers International. Colliers International, the global real estate consultancy, has launched its Q2 2008 International House Price Index (HPI) for Dubai. Read more..

Plus Properties awards Dh400 million worth contract for 2 projects in Dubai Waterfront

Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in Business, Dubai Real Estate News, People & Places | No Comments »

Chehwane, CEO, Plus Properties, and Leon Der-Ohanesian, Area GM-UAE, Consolidated Contractors Company . Read more..

Hard Rock Hotels announces second hotel property in UAE

Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in Business, Dubai Real Estate News | No Comments »

Hard Rock Hotels, the global hotel brand, has announced plans to develop their second hotel in the UAE, Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi, with the Tasameem Group. Read more..

UAE rolls out red carpet for ‘Queen of Thames’ at Mina Rashid

Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in Dubai Real Estate News, People & Places | No Comments »

QE2 is arguably one of the world's most famous ships, and for 35 years was the flagship of the Cunard fleet. Read more..

Contract worth Dh8.85bn awarded for Dubai Pearl real estate project

Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in Business, Dubai Real Estate News | No Comments »

UAE's leading real estate developer, Pearl Dubai, gives main contract for the construction of its iconic Dubai Pearl project, to the Al Habtoor- Leighton Group, the UAE's largest construction group.  Read more..

Singapore October output slides

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Posted in Business, Economy | No Comments »

SINGAPORE: Singapore's factory output fell a larger-than-expected 12.7 per cent in October from September after seasonal adjustments, as electronics and drugs output slid, suggesting recession extended into the fourth quarter. Read more..

Indian shares climb, banks up on rate hopes

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Posted in Business, Economy | No Comments »

MUMBAI: Indian shares climbed 3.8 per cent on Wednesday in a late rally led by financials as rate cut expectations gathered momentum after China lowered its interest rates. ICICI Bank, India's ... Read more..

EDC Dubai in the lead at the Big 5 Exhibition

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Posted in News, Trade Shows & Exhibitions | No Comments »

Big 5 Exhibition Dubai The Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC) is showcasing its leading role in the export and trade promotion services provided to the Dubai and UAE business community at ... Read more..

Resort property on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, well on course to finish by 2010

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Posted in Middle East Real Estate, People & Places | No Comments »

Located on the northern part of Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi next to Cultural District, the luxurious 5-star property will be surrounded by two 18-hole golf courses. Site preparation, excavation and ... Read more..

GGICO marks its 35th Anniversary with gusto

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Posted in Economy | No Comments »

GGICO marks 35th Anniversary Dubai based investment company, Gulf General Investment Company PSC (GGICO), has celebrated its 35th anniversary at a gala dinner held at Madinat ... Read more..

UAE rolls out red carpet for ‘Queen of Thames’ at Mina Rashid

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Posted in People & Places | No Comments »

QE2 is arguably one of the world's most famous ships, and for 35 years was the flagship of the Cunard fleet. World's most famous ocean liner, QE2, arrived in ... Read more..

Dubai to host the First Arab Microfinance Investment Symposium

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Posted in Business, Dubai Real Estate News | No Comments »

Grameen jameel The First Arab Microfinance Investment Symposium, which is held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin ... Read more..

Contract worth Dh8.85bn awarded for Dubai Pearl real estate project

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Posted in Business, Dubai Real Estate | No Comments »

UAE's leading real estate developer, Pearl Dubai, gives main contract for the construction of its iconic Dubai Pearl project, to the Al Habtoor- Leighton Group, the UAE's largest construction group. ... Read more..

World’s Largest Images

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 Posted in People & Places | No Comments »

WORLD'S BIGGEST INDOOR SWIMMING POOL Read more..

Geography of Oman

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 Posted in People & Places | No Comments »

Sultanate of Oman located in Southwest Asia, surrounded by the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and the UAE. It covers a total land area of ... Read more..

Real estate in Oman

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 Posted in Middle East Real Estate | No Comments »

One of the biggest countries in the Middle East, the Sultanate of Oman holds tremendous potential in terms of trade, industrial growth and of course, real estate. As a result ... Read more..

Museums in Sharjah

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 Posted in People & Places | No Comments »

It's a commonly accepted fact that the museums are the best places if one wants to know deeply about the past of the city, its evolution and development ,  museums ... Read more..

Entry and visa requirements for St Lucia

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 Posted in People & Places | No Comments »

(a)  Nationals of Canada and the USA with valid proof of identity and holding return/onward tickets (for stays of up to six months); (b) Nationals of OECS countries (Antigua & ... Read more..

UAE Govt forms new panel to bolster banking and financial sectors

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 Posted in Business, Dubai Real Estate News | No Comments »

Move to increase confidence in  market and shows  government is committed to safeguard  UAE economy. A new committee was formed by federal government has set up to try bolster ... Read more..

Top Economic Ministers and officials meet in Dubai

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 Posted in Business | No Comments »

Meeting of Economic co-operation and Co-0rdination committee Dubai. H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, has chaired in his office the fifth meeting of the economic coordination and ... Read more..

UAE capital city to invest over $270bn in growth

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 Posted in Business, Economy | No Comments »

Abu Dhabi Airport Company is in the midst of a $7 billion development programme for the new midfield terminal complex and overall airport development. The government of Abu Dhabi is investing ... Read more..