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Dubai’s proposed 'Mortgage Law' intends to create greater depth in the property marketplace. (Shutterstock)

April 23rd, 2018 - 06:22 GMT

Dubai’s New Mortgage Law to Bring More Flexibility, Financing Options

Dubai’s proposed “Mortgage Law” intends to create greater depth in the property marketplace, in particular by making it easier for specialised funds to come in and take up exposures.

With the UK and Malaysian Islamic finance markets growing, will the Middle East still serve as the hub of the Islamic economy? (Reuters)

November 24th, 2013 - 08:00 GMT

The global Islamic finance rat race: is the Middle East still a contender?

“According to reports, we have one of the best road infrastructures in the world. And now, we are one of the best in airlines. They say the sky is the limit for ambitions. We say: the sky is only the beginning.”

November 19th, 2013 - 12:00 GMT

'Next 7 years decisive to UAE's future'- Sheikh Mohammad

The Dubai Airshow has taken off. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

November 17th, 2013 - 09:19 GMT

Deals galore at Dubai Airshow

Visitors to Downtown Dubai, the flagship mega-development of Emaar Properties described as ‘The Centre of Now’, can now enjoy free wireless connectivity across the entire 3.5-km-long Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard.

November 17th, 2013 - 03:55 GMT

Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard goes wireless- all the way!

UAE's Green Growth Strategy was launched in January 2012, before the UN PAGE partnership's formation earlier this year (Courtesy of UAE Interact)

November 13th, 2013 - 07:28 GMT

Amidst the sand, UAE is going "green" with first UN green economy conference scheduled for March

WIEF's decision to host the 10th round of the forum in Dubai is a positive sign that global markets look at UAE's biggest city as a hub for Islamic economy activities (Courtesy of WIEF)

October 31st, 2013 - 06:19 GMT

Dubai to host World Islamic Economic Forum 2014

The solar park will ultimately have a capacity to generate 1,000 megawatts of power when it is completed in 2030.

October 22nd, 2013 - 01:11 GMT

First Phase of Dubai's solar project sees the sun

A still photo from a CCTV footage inside the Dubai Public Prosecution building on Monday. (Image courtesy of the Daily Star)

September 2nd, 2013 - 07:24 GMT

Uzbek woman dons explosives belt and threatens to blow up Dubai court

For Illustrative Purposes (Wikimedia Commons/Roland Unger)

August 17th, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

Preaching, Twitter-style

The initiative aims to shape a new learning environment in public schools through the launch of "smart classes’ that will provide every student with an electronic tablet and access to high-speed 4G networks by 2017.

August 5th, 2013 - 11:01 GMT

One hundred new schools to take part in Smart Learning Programme

A model presents a creation of Emirati designer Abir al-Suwaidi during Spring/Summer 2011 Dubai Fashion Week in the Gulf emirate.

August 5th, 2013 - 08:47 GMT

A Fashionable Economy? Dubai Council for Design and Fashion to be set up as first in the Middle East and fourth worldwide

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July 10th, 2013 - 12:29 GMT

UAE plans medal assault at 2020 Olympic Games