Author Archives: howesdubai

You Keep Me Hangin’ On

Posted on June 22, 2012 by howesdubai

Further signs of the region bucking the global trend came with the news that Gulf cement companies saw a 24% Q1 increase in Revenue to US$ 1.25 billion whilst their profits rose by 21% to US$ 435 million. UAE-based companies … Continue reading →

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Paint It Black

Posted on June 15, 2012 by howesdubai

It comes as no surprise to hear of the IMF warning that the UAE could be hit by further deterioration in the eurozone crisis. Their report specifically highlighted Greece as the major source of “contagion risk” for Dubai and added … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow Never Knows

Posted on June 10, 2012 by howesdubai

Some welcomed the fact that Brent Crude, having hit a low of US$ 93 earlier, ended the week hovering around the US$ 100 mark. As the Iranian crisis had pushed up prices earlier in the year, the European economic woes and … Continue reading →

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Back in the High Life Again

Posted on June 8, 2012 by howesdubai

Just to prove that the economy is on the mend, the world’s most expensive reading glasses have gone on sale in Dubai. And what do you get for US$ 75k – hand-crafted glasses, made in the USA, that are 18 … Continue reading →

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We’re All Going to the Zoo Tomorrow

Posted on May 20, 2012 by howesdubai

Good news – at least for the animals in the over-crowded Jumeirah zoo, with reports that they will be shortly relocated to a 400 hectares redevelopment in Al Warqa’a. Furthermore, the new complex will include golf courses, along with entertainment … Continue reading →

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Right Here Right Now

Posted on May 12, 2012 by howesdubai

The triple “Ts” of Travel, Trade and Tourism continue to be the main drivers helping Dubai in its recovery phase since the global meltdown of 2009 which left the emirate in such a parlous state. Despite the record high fuel … Continue reading →

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Déjà Vu

Posted on May 6, 2012 by howesdubai

Those who remember the boom times will recall the plans then to build Hydropolis, the world’s first underwater hotel, off the Jumeirah coastline. The idea sank with the onset of the economic meltdown only now to resurface with the news … Continue reading →

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Achy Breaky Heart

Posted on April 26, 2012 by howesdubai

Dubai has just hosted the four-day 2012 World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. This congress is a meeting place for the world’s leading cardiologists and other health-care professionals and brought in over 10,000 delegates from ninety-five countries. This is just … Continue reading →

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Cool wind in my hair

Posted on April 20, 2012 by howesdubai

The Eagles flew into Dubai last week for probably the biggest concert the emirate has witnessed.  A memorable Thursday saw a sandstorm (that nearly caused the concert’s cancellation), some rain, a perfect evening and great music for the 20,000 + devotees. … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the Sun

Posted on April 14, 2012 by howesdubai

With temperatures edging towards the 40 degree mark, there is no doubt that summer is on its way and DEWA can look forward to increased revenues! As the mercury climbs and the days get longer, the authorities may even consider … Continue reading →

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