UAE

GM Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $0.7 Billion

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced third quarter net income to common stockholders of $0.7 billion or $0.45 per fully diluted share, down from $1.5 billion or $0.89 per fully diluted share a year ago. Improvement in operating performance during the quarter was more than offset by a net loss from special items and incremental …

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FINTAN KNIGHT APPOINTED INFINITI VICE PRESIDENT FOR BRAND OPERATIONS IN AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST, INDIA & EUROPE

Infiniti has not been winning many awards lately in Europe or the Middle East & North Africa region, mainly because of a very modest brand awareness, not only among the public but also among large parts of the professional motoring media in this region. Many people do not even know that Infiniti has been involved …

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The Introduction of an Expensive new Taxi Service In Abu Dhabi

Taxis are a ubiquitous and necessary sight on the streets of the UAE.  For many who are visiting or only need cars on limited occasions, they are a far more affordable alternative to owning or renting a vehicle.  The average cost of using a taxi in Abu Dhabi, however, is likely to increase greatly in …

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A Official Carpooling Service in Dubai

Carpooling is a great way to save money and be environmentally responsible while getting from one place to another in a car.  Officially, however, the practice was illegal in Dubai, with participating motorists often being issued large citations for running illegal taxi services.  In 2008, the Dubai government rolled out a new service that would …

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School Traffic and Its Impact on Congestion in Dubai

A major issue that people living in and visiting Dubai must deal with is the huge amount of traffic and the resulting congestion on its roads.  Often, major roads, especially in urban centers, become gridlocked with traffic, making it difficult or impossible for people to reach their destinations.  A major contributing factor to this congestion …

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