New York / WAM In an agreement signed today, the Government of the United Arab Emirates committed to the opening of the new UN Women Liaison Office for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Abu Dhabi. As a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, UAE has poised itself as forward looking country committed to gender equality and the empowerment of …

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Middle East is rapidly becoming a high priority destination for the leading global beauty and wellness brands, thanks to it’s phenomenal growth rates. According to the latest research from Euromonitor International, the beauty and personal care market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to surge at 6.4% over the next five years, …

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Accounting for a major chunk of overall automobile sales, the SUV (sports utility vehicle) segment in the UAE is on the right track, experts say. The sales in the country are higher by a substantial 5-6 percent as compared to other GCC nations. Given the elements of luxury, style and comfort that are combined …