Abu Dhabi projects nearing US$500b mark

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Abu Dhabi, Oct 5, 2008 (WAM) - The total value of declared projects in Abu Dhabi is inching towards the US$500 billion mark (Dh1.83 trillion), according to the Middle East Economic Digest (Meed), t

Emirates NBD, NBAD and ADCB biggest lenders in 2007

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Dubai, Oct 5, 2008 (WAM) - The UAE's top three banks emerged as the biggest lenders in 2007 with one of them maintaining its credit to deposit ratio within limits according to a report in “Emirates

UAE to take part at GCC week in Spain

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Abu Dhabi, Oct 4, 2008 (WAM)--A UAE delegation comprising academicians, economists and media experts will participate at the GCC week due to be held in Madrid, Spain from 13th to 15th October.

UAE steps up campaign against pirated webcasts

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The UAE Ministry of Economy (MoE) has announced that it has stepped up efforts to stop websites that offer pirated television broadcasts and against the illegal import of satellite decoder boxes.

Eco-city will curb carbon emissions

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Dubai, October 4, 2008 (WAM) - The proposed eco-city, Ziggurat, aims to cut carbon emissions by 90 per cent and reduce commuting time, according to Dubai-based developer Timelinks according to a re

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