ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business The economy of UAE — the world’s eighth largest oil producer — fundamentally remains shielded from the global slowdown, thanks to its 300,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that contribute nearly 60 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Minister of Economy HE Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri has said he expects the contribution …

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business From tourism to education and health to bio-diversity, UAE has made considerable strides in diversifying its economic prospects. Medical tourism is one such sector that is helping UAE to add to its highly regarded image of being a shopping or luxury holiday destination. Medical tourism has considerably added to the overall tourism sector of …

  Dubai / Emirates Business This football season, become a part of Dubai’s biggest indoor viewing venue and support your favourite European team, while enjoying the unique atmosphere of the Dubai Sports City and ENG’s Football Fest and celebrate football with other fans from across the UAE . Showcasing a football tournament which witnesses the clash of the European football …