The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), under the patronage of its Chairman, His Highness H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is preparing to publish the findings of the Global Knowledge Index for 2018, which was developed in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The results of the index
In the first quarter of 2018, Kaspersky Lab’s anti-phishing technologies prevented more than 3.7 million attempts to visit fraudulent social network pages, of which 60% were fake Facebook pages. The results, according to Kaspersky Lab’s report, ‘Spam and phishing in Q1 2018’, demonstrate that cybercriminals are still doing what they can to get their hands
Entries for the oil and gas industry’s prestigious ADIPEC 2018 Awards are now open, with six categories focused on issues crucial to the progress and resilience of the hydrocarbons sector. Celebrating achievements across the oil and gas industry, the ADIPEC Awards identify the leading companies, individuals, initiatives, projects and technologies that are shaping the sector’s
The cost of renting and buying property in Dubai has decreased since H2 2017, but most price falls remain modest, according to the recently released H1 2018 market report of Bayut.com. Rental highlights: Rental price decreases were modest for the most part, with a maximum average decrease of 10% in most areas, with the exception of 1-bed apartments
According to ICAEW’s latest report (Economic Insight: Middle East Q2 2018), the UAE economy is set to recover from a difficult year in 2017, when growth slowed to a seven-year low last year at only 1.5%. Overall, UAE’s GDP is expected to accelerate to 2.6% growth in 2018 and to around 3.8% in 2019. But
An Ear of Mud, an Ear of Paste, executed by one of the most sought after Modern Egyptian Masters, Abdel Hadi El Gazzar’s (1925-1966 / estimate: £350,000-450,000) will lead Christie’s second auction of Middle Eastern Art in London, to take place on 24 October 2018. Market leader, Christie’s has decided in early 2017 to transfer
Jollibee, Philippines’ leading fast food chain, is expanding its presence across the UAE to reach 25 outlets in the country by 2020. In line with its strategic launch plan, the brand has recently opened its 12th store in Al Ain Mall and it is set to open two more outlets over the next quarter at
