UAE is sound investment option for major firms: ADX CEO

Submitted by WAM on

Abu Dhabi, July 27, 2009 (WAM) - As an emerging market with considerable financial resources, Abu Dhabi has plenty to offer investors, but the emirate would benefit from a higher profile within the

UAE economy grew 7.4% in 2008

Submitted by WAM on

Abu Dhabi, July 27, 2009 (WAM) - The UAE Central Bank said the country's economy grew 7.4 per cent in 2008, due to high oil prices and measures taken by the bank to support liquidity in the banking

Dubai equities gain 5.23%

Submitted by WAM on

Dubai, July 27, 2009 (WAM) - UAE markets surged on Sunday as global markets picked up and oil prices rose above $68 (Dh249.5) per barrel, the highest since the beginning of this month according to

Dubai surpasses Hong Kong in passenger traffic

Submitted by WAM on

Dubai, July 27, 2009 (WAM) - Dubai International airport left behind Hong Kong International Airport in terms of passenger numbers for the first time last month, according to the latest report by C

Ascot Racecourse hosts UAE President's cup in England

Submitted by WAM on

London - July 27 2009 (WAM) - England's prestigious Ascot Racecourse, home to UK's top thoroughbred horse race, hosted the third round of the UAE President of Arabian thoroughbred horse race in Asc

Zayed Museum gears up for major development

Submitted by WAM on

Abu Dhabi, July 26, 2009 (WAM) - Tourism Development '&' Investment Company (TDIC), the developer of Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island Cultural District, today announced the signing of an agreement w

Abu Dhabi Police ready to combat H1N1 virus

Submitted by WAM on

Abu Dhabi, July 26, 2009 (WAM) - Police are working with strategic partners to help prevent an outbreak of swine flu, a senior Abu Dhabi officer said on Saturday.

X