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Dubai Plans £689 Million IPO

Dubai Plans £689 Million IPO Known as a big financial centre in the Middle East, Dubai is now turning its attention to tourism with plans to bring in further trade and interest from holidaymakers in a plan that is to help towards its attempts to double tourist numbers. In a …

Dubai Needs Homes

Dubai Needs Homes Dubai has an occupancy level across all available homes at an incredible 87% which could spell serious trouble if not rectified soon but could see a major corner of the market in construction expand very rapidly. Another 51,000 new homes are likely to hit the market by …

Dubai Can Become Islamic Economy Hub

Dubai Can Become Islamic Economy Hub With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia set to launch a number of initiatives together within the next twelve months, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said that Dubai has the potential to become the hub for an Islamic economy. The two countries …

Growth in Dubai could reach 5.6% before the year is out

Growth in Dubai could reach 5.6% before the year is out, according to one advisory firm, should the global economy continue to perform well. This prediction comes hot on the heels of other positive economic news which saw a recent report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggesting that Dubai …

What Are Trade Free Zones?

What Are Trade Free Zones? It wasn’t until the 1970’s that Dubai truly started capitalising on its oil reserves which brought an influx of wealth and prosperity to the region. Having invested in the infrastructure to extract and export the oil Dubai has started to move away from its oil …

Dubai Knowledge Village

Over the last 50 years, Dubai has been transformed from an ordinary fishing village on the coast of the Arabian Gulf into one of the most vibrant modern and cosmopolitan cities in the world. The Emirate of Dubai is located along the coast of the Arab Gulf and has a …

Dubai Internet City

Since it opened in 2000, Dubai Internet City (DIC) has become the Middle East and North Africa’s largest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Business Park. Its establishment and growth now means it acts a UAE base for both global and regional companies. DIC helps IT and telecom businesses to develop …

Dubai International Financial Centre

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the financial and business hub which connects the region’s emerging markets with the developed markets of Europe, Asia and the Americas. The potential therefore for interested entrepreneurs and investors in this city is huge. Strategically located between the east and west, the DIFC …

Dubai International Academic City

The Dubai International Academic City is a centre of excellence in higher education, providing an established educational environment for academic institutions. The UAE has 37 International Branch Campuses, demonstrating the prestige of higher education in the country. The Dubai International Academic City or DIAC for short caters to students from …

Dubai Industrial City

As well as its strong position within the oil and gas industry, the UAE offers significant industry potential in a range of diversified industries. The Dubai Industrial City aims to attract and foster the growth of manufacturing companies in UAE.  This is done through the promotions of sectors such as …