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The World

The World is a man-made archipelago of 300 islands constructed in the shape of a world map and located four kilometres off the coast...

Speeding responsible for 80pc of traffic accidents: RTA

Roads '&' Transport Authority (RTA) called on motorists and road users to comply with the prescribed speed limits and refrain from reckless driving which...

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, six US Universities sign MoUs

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation today announced it signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with six prominent universities in the US for its...

DED to launch comprehensive business registration guide for investors in Dubai

The Business Registration and Licensing Division at the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) will issue a comprehensive guide on the various procedures relating...

UAE’s First Female Pilot

When it comes to chosing a career - becoming an airline pilot might seem a pretty glamorous choice. But earning your wings takes time,...

Oil Bulls vs. Bears

Inventories at Nineteen Year High and Demand at Eleven Year Low; On the Other Hand, OPEC Has Cut Output and China Raises Demand

Emaar Hospitality Group and ‘A Helping Hand’ to host annual charity...

Funds to support relief work in Gaza Emaar Hospitality Group has joined hands with ‘A Helping Hand,’ the charity group at The American School of...

Al Habtoor Leighton Group & partners withdraw from Dubai Airport Concourse...

The Al Habtoor Leighton group and its joint venture partners Murray & Roberts and Takenaka had come to a mutual agreement with the Dubai...

Empty Quarter to host exhibition of acclaimed Swiss-French photographer, Corinne Vionnet

The Empty Quarter today announced that it will host “Photo opportunity”, an exhibition of the works of acclaimed Swiss-French Photographer, Corinne Vionnet at its...

Seagate delivers next-generation hard drives for digital video surveillance systems

Seagate SV35.5 Seriesâ„¢ hard drives are optimized for continuous 24x7 use with capacities up to 1TB Seagate (NASDAQ:STX) today introduced its Seagate SV35.5 Series hard...

Dubai attracts major petrochemical companies from SE Asia

1. Top three SE Asian petrochemicals and plastics producers begin operations from DMCC Free zone 2. Middle East plastic feedstock expected to grow 172 per...

Emirates increases support of cricket and India

Emirates, the Dubai-based global airline, strengthened its commitment to the cricket world and to India on Saturday; by becoming the Main Sponsor of the...

Dubai property authorities to clarify default rules

A new real estate law amendment is to be introduced in Dubai to clarify what happens when a property buyers defaults on payments. At present...

Thiptara at The Palace – The Old Town offers finest Thai...

Exquisite location overlooking Burj Dubai, The Dubai Fountain and the newly filled lake at Downtown Burj Dubai The Palace - The Old Town, one of...

Local jobs for Local people – Emiratisation

Tens of thousands of ex-pats have been laid off in the UAE and around the rest of the Gulf. But a new law in...

DMCC to host international gold forum in Dubai

1.‘DMCC Gold Convention’ to be held on April 27 at Atlantis, The Palm 2. Gold commands attention with investment demand registering 27 per cent increase...

The Crash of 2008 and What It Means

An excerpt of interview George Soros of Soros Fund Management with Bloomberg News Kathleen Hays.

The new unofficial Dubai Rental Index released

The Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) released the new rental index, which was expected to show a 10 to 15 per cent drop...