Christie’s Dubai Art Sale takes $16.9 Million
Christie's International sold $16.9 million of paintings and jewels in a two-day sale in Dubai . "This is our best collection of Arab and Iranian art ever," said Michael Jeha, Managing Director of Christie's Middle East.
London based Christie's has held two sales of jewellery and art a year in Dubai since 2006. Dubai's first [...]
New online admissions for George Mason University Ras Al Khaimah campus
The George Mason University Ras Al Khaimah Campus is one of the participating universities that now allow applicants to apply for admission through online applications, which makes the process much simpler for overseas candidates.
An essay will be one of the most important parts of the application. It allows candidates the chance to [...]
Turkey publishes economic program for 2009
Turkey's economic program for the year 2009 was published in the Official Gazette on Friday and shows that the government in Turkey has set its economic growth target as 4 percent for 2009.
The government estimated that Turkey's gross domestic product would reach 788.4 billion USD. According to the program, Turkey's exports will reach [...]
Dubai Economic Council to present a comprehensive economic action plan
Hani Al Hamili, Secretary-General of the Dubai Economic Council said that the economic council would present to the Dubai government next week a comprehensive economic action plan.
The Dubai Economic Council advises the Government of Dubai on forward-looking economic strategies, advocates sound policies that promote business environment, productivity and investment climate, and enhances Dubai’s competitiveness [...]
Guardian glass plant unveiled in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah crown prince and deputy ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi officially unveiled the new $150 million float glass plant of Guardian RAK.
The Guardian RAK plant, which began full production in September 2007, produces 700 tonnes of glass per day, used in automotive, commercial, residential and furniture applications.
Sheikh Saud said, [...]