Dubai will be underwater in 50 years, alerts Branson
LEADERS IN DUBAI: Virgin chair warns The Palm and The World will disappear underwater in 50 years if climate change not addressed.

UAE tops world expat destinations
Zero taxation and salary levels make country the world's number one destination for expatriate talent.

Pakistan TV to resume Dubai broadcasts
News channel to be back on air soon after negotiations with Pakistani gov't.

Balancing ethics and finance
Islamic financial community must observe conventional skills but keep to values set out by Koran, expert says.

Women urged to step out of shadows
Arab women should work hand-in-hand with men to achieve prosperity, forum hears.

What's the alternative?
The UAE Ministry of Health has announced plans to offer alternative medicine in its hospitals.

World's biggest sovereign fund eyes emerging markets
$650bn Abu Dhabi Investment Authority looking for higher returns than from European and US assets.

Islamic bond sales to double in Gulf
Sukuk sales could reach $50bn in 2008 despite global credit crunch, according to Morgan Stanley executive.

Rio Tinto in UAE smelter talks
Joint venture in final negotiations to develop $5bn aluminium smelter west of Abu Dhabi.

CNN mulls full fledged Middle East operations from UAE
Regional headquarters will put news broadcaster in direct competition with Al-Jazeera's English language service.

Abu Dhabi population to soar
Development of trade and tourism could accelerate growth over the next few years.

Kingdom Holding buys NAS stake
9% stake in National Air Services buys Saudi group exposure to regional aviation sector.