As we reflect back over last year there are many positives to celebrate, such as the Dubai Metro opening on time and the completion of the Burj Khalifa. Furthermore, the revised UAE Company Law is now in its final draft, and is sure to have a positive effect ... read full story

Ian Scott, Director UK & Ireland, DTCM

Transparency talking

With all eyes on Dubai, economic transparency is more important than ever. In December last year ... Dubai’s commitment to transparency was reinforced as developments regarding the Dubai World debt ... read full story

A meeting of minds

Dubai World has held talks with its creditors to reach an agreement over its request to restructure £13.7bn in debt ... read full story

Currency converts

Capitalising on a dynamic marketplace, OANDA – a company that provides internet-based forex trading and currency information services to everyone from individuals to large corporations – has set up offices in Dubai. The new OANDA head quarters are based at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) ... read full story

Grand opening

A spectacular fireworks display which incorporated light beams, choreographed water and amazing music effects heralded the opening of  Burj Dubai ... read full story

DP World advances £1.5bn London Gateway project

DP World’s London Gateway development will generate up to 36,000 jobs, the global ports operator said ... read full story

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