Dubai Media City turns Six
Dubai Media City (DMC) turned six in January. One of the Dubai government’s first projects in diversifying its economy with knowledge-based business clusters, DMC recently announced a 10 percent increase in the number of new companies staking their headquarters there.
The demand for DMC’s products and services is apparent in the number of companies setting up [...]
Over 70% of DuBiotech Completed
More than 70 percent of construction of the Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), a center for science-related research and production, is ahead of the scheduled June 2007 date of completion.
DuBiotech is drawing top names in global pharmaceutical and biotechnology. Already 22 companies have been issued licenses, and 15 more are in the process of [...]
Ski Dubai Greets its Millionth Visitor
After being open for only about a year, Ski Dubai welcomed its one millionth visitors.
The main attraction at Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East. Both are ventures of MAF Investments.
Ski Dubai offers residents and tourists skiing, snowboard, and tobogganing in a mountainous setting complete with [...]
Dubai Promotion in Finland and Turkey
Dubai was on display at Finland’s International Travel and Tourism Fair (MATKA-2007). The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) stand was the star of the show, drawing large crowds at of professionals and prospective tourists.
MATKA-2007, which was held in Helsinki from January 18 to 21, is the region’s biggest show, attracting nearly 86,000 [...]
First freehold apartment registered in owner's name
Dubai: The first apartment in Dubai was officially registered in an owner’s name yesterday, signalling a major step towards wide-spread ownership registration of freehold properties.
The move follows months of single plot registration by the Dubai Land Department, which saw title deeds and full freehold rights handed over to owners of individual plots, such as villas [...]