Abu Dhabi, Dubai lead UAE real estate boom The Times of IndiaDUBAI: The booming real estate industry in the United ArabEmirates (UAE) grew at 1,200-1,500 per cent between 2000 and 2007, new figures reveal. According to figures released by Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and Dubai... (photo: WN / Guillaume Poulet-Mathis)
AirBlue begins Abu Dhabi services from Lahore Gulf NewsAbu Dhabi: Pakistan's private airline AirBlue on Sunday launched its commercial services to Abu Dhabi from Lahore. The airline will initially operate four flights a week on the route, according to senior executives. A 145-seat Airbus A319 from Lahore touched down at Abu Dhabi International Airport... (photo: GFDL)
Dollar firms against weaker greenback The AustralianTHE Australian dollar opened firmer today as a surprise jump in American durable goods data failed to stop traders from selling the US currency for a quick profit. At 7am (AEST), the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.8587/91, up from yesterday's close of... (photo: Public Domain file)