With the new office premises Addaera is now better equipped with the appropriate resources and systems to deliver their research strategies and solutions with better efficiency.

The results of the survey were declared at a press conference organized by Dubai Police on 14^th December 2016 at the Dubai Police Officer's Club. This is the first study of its kind in the UAE and the Middle East, paving the way for further research on the implications of human Trafficking crimes across multi community layers.

Positioned of one of the biggest trending topics of 2018 so far, the new visa and business ownership laws have seen a spike in most industries; with the property market receiving a large reassurance. With these changes set to bring more stability to both current and new residents of the UAE, the new 10-year UAE visa laws are predicted to persuade residents to put down roots, which as a result, will show an overall increase in home ownership.

Connoisseurs of refined indulgence will be delighted to know that the award-winning, iconic flagship hotel, Address Downtown has launched a brand-new brunch.

Address Dubai Marina, with spectacular views of Dubai Marina, has been ranked No. 1 by the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, in the 5-star hotel category from over 597 hotels in Dubai.

The Global Gift Gala returns to Dubai for its fifth edition in benefit of Dubai Cares and Global Gift Foundation. The star-studded event will take place on December 8th at the Palazzo Versace where chef Mansour Memarian will prepare a 2-star Michelin dinner for guests.

The world has made an impressive technological leap with the invention and development of electric cars, in keeping with the modern world’s focus on developing vehicles that consume less fuel. The advancement in electric vehicle technology has accelerated over the past decade, and many renowned global automobile companies have gone in the direction of producing, or making plans to produce, electric cars. Electric car batteries are recharged at dedicated charging stations, just like a petrol station. Automobile manufacturers are in a race to develop electric cars that can run longer distances without recharging by using high-quality batteries.

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that real estate transactions in Dubai for the first half of 2018 (H1 2018) reached AED 111 billion, reaffirming Dubai market’s attractiveness and ability to compete with global investment destinations. The strengths portrayed by Dubai’s real estate investments underscore the leadership’s mandate to ease business processes and procedures.

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that over AED 1.3 billion worth of brokerage commissions were made in Dubai’s real estate market between the beginning of January 2017 and the end of September this year, with a total number of 6,200 active brokers working in Dubai’s real estate market.

In the latest report issued by Dubai Land Department (DLD), Dubai’s real estate market witnessed a continuous growth driven by optimism among investors and developers, where the market recorded 39,802 real estate transactions worth AED 162 billion from the beginning of the year till the end of September.

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that a total of 88 real estate projects have been launched from the beginning of 2016 until H1 2017. DLD has also confirmed that 68 real estate projects were registered during H1 2017, representing a value of AED 21 billion.

DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation Sultan bin Sulayem pointed out that Dubai plays a pivotal role in sustaining and developing the information technology sector thanks to its adoption of latest technologies and applications. 

During his keynote presentation at the recent Health Excellence Conference MENA held in Dubai, the regional chief of Aetna International, the leading global health benefits provider, underlined the need to “re-build” the existing health insurance systems.

On Monday 2 May 2016 in the DIFC Courts, Sarasin Alpen (ME) Ltd, the Dubai based affiliate of the Swiss Bank J Safra Sarasin Ltd went into liquidation as a result of its failure to pay its share of the record judgment awarded against it by the DIFC Courts last month.

Global leaders will descend on Dubai for the Africa Legal Network’s (ALN) 4th Annual International Conference on 4-5 October 2017 at the Park Hyatt, Dubai, UAE. The invite-only event will bring together high-calibre and relevant business professionals and government representatives to discuss opportunities for foreign investment in Africa.

Following an exceptional year of growth, leading business communications consultancy, Instinctif Partners Middle East, has marked the start of 2018 by expanding its team with three new hires. In 2017, Instinctif Partners Middle East grew revenue by 58%, driven by a growing client network and the delivery of a series of outstanding campaigns. Key achievements included the successful listing of ENBD REIT on Nasdaq Dubai in March, as well as winning Best Crisis Communications Campaign at the PRCA MENA Awards.

Exquisite palatial décor and serene views of Burj Lake and The Dubai Fountain are what make Al Bayt, our lobby lounge, the ideal location to savour the tradition of the afternoon tea. This relaxing experience takes on an even more special dimension with the inclusion of a rejuvenating 50-minute signature treatment at The Spa at Palace Downtown.

Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) Dubai Branch holds a grand ceremony in celebration of its opening and designation as the RMB clearing bank in the UAE. The Dubai Branch is ABC’s first RMB clearing bank designated by the People’s Bank of China and its second branch in the Middle East after the DIFC Branch. The significant role of the new branch is to improve ABC’s global clearing network, contribute to internationalization of RMB, and support the Belt and Road initiative. The opening of Dubai Branch is one solid step forward of the Bank’s international operation.

Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, attended the opening ceremony of the fifth World Green Economy Summit (WGES), in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The Summit is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Summit is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), in cooperation with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX). WGES 2018 is held under the theme ‘Driving innovation, leading change’, on 24 and 25 October at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

American International Group (AIG) launched a new insurance product for the fast-growing crowdfunding investment industry. Eureeca, a Dubai-headquartered global crowd investing platform, is the first platform to offer investors the AIG coverage.