Abu Dhabi-based Waha Capital is looking at acquisitions of up to $1 billion in the maritime, financial and leasing services sectors, Chief Executive Salem Al Nuaimi said on Monday.

How about a country? A quick glance at the CIA Fact Book suggests the individual fortunes of many Forbes 400 members are as big as some of the world's economies.

Plans afoot to establish colleges specialising in atomic energy sciences.

Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday received Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JP Morgan Group, who is currently on a visit to the UAE.

Dubai department starts issuing trade licences through Dubai Bank

Neopharma breaks ground for Dh250m expansion for Nanotechnology-Based Research and Development.

Masdar City and GE Consumer and Industrial yesterday unveiled a pilot programme that will investigate the reduction of peak power demand through the use of smart home appliances, a joint statement said.

The International Bar Association (IBA) has announced that Dubai has been selected as the venue for its 2011 annual conference, to be held from October 30 to November 4 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Brazil's Finance Minister Guido Mantega said the hosting of the 2016 Olympics will spur economic growth in the coming years.

To provide investors, company owners and public relations officers with more interactive and convenient tools, the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) has unveiled a new eService on its website, www.dubaided.gov.ae, aimed at faster trade licence renewals.

Dubai-based Singaporean retailer banks on 'recession-proof product' to entice customers.

Downturn knocks more than 20% off the value of endowment.

Four-bedroom property had hosted celebrities like former US president George Bush.

Mohammed bin Rashid receives Bloomberg President

Customers of Ajman Sewerage Co can now pay their wastewater bills at branches of Ajman Bank following a deal between the two firms.

Left-wing director's 'Capitalism: A Love Story' grosses $36,000 at two theatres.

Global auditor offers assistance to police in fraud investigation

Approves draft law on protection of FEWA's general network from offenders.

Illegal immigrants live in deplorable conditions and pick tomatoes for about 15 euros a day.

Entrepreneur recognised for commitment to philanthropy and credited for popularising the idea of cheap chic