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Community Development Authority unveils new volunteer programme

The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has unveiled an accredited volunteer programme to mark International Volunteer Day held annually on December 5. The...

Maldives President urges global commitment to Copenhagen and Abu Dhabi’s World...

HE President Mohamed Nasheed describes climate change as the 21st century’s greatest human rights issue Speaking prior to two key events on the global energy...

Fault Lines – The Color of Recession

Al Jazeeras Avi Lewis hosts a town hall debate on race & the U.S. recession.

Marilyn Monroe in crystals joins objects d’art for amfAR charity auction...

The third annual Cinema Against AIDS Dubai Gala presented by the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will showcase an amazing array of objects d’art...

DFM voted ‘Best Exchange for Investor Relations’ in the Middle East

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has been honored with the 'Best Exchange for Investor Relations' in the Middle East award during the inaugural ceremony of...

Members of Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development Participate in...

Part of MBRE’s UAE National Day celebrations The members of Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development are participating in Emarati Souk, organized by the...

International steel giant moves to AG Tower

1.DMCC free zone to serve as Macsteel International’s Middle East base 2.Jumeirah Lakes Towers continues to develop as regional hub for international steel and base...

School Students in UAE to celebrate 38th National Day with Walkathon...

Stargate UAE National Day Walkathon is first of its kind in UAE and intended to promote national solidarity among the younger generation of different...

UAE to chair OAPEC by 2010

The UAE will be a chair of the Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) from 2010 in the framework of rotational presidency of the OAPEC...

Mentoring, on-the-job skills are twin strategies of DIFF Young Journalist...

Share knowledge, build skills and give room to apply acquired skills – that is the essence of the Dubai International Film Festival Young Journalist...

The Dubai Mall opens The Grove, Dubai’s first open-air retail streetscape

The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination has opened The Grove, Dubai’s first open-air retail and F&B streetscape featuring a...

James Goodwin – International Art Markets

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR COLLECTORS AND INVESTORS Edited by James Goodwin Published by Kogan Page in December 2009 priced £19.99 Art continues to prove itself a sound, not...

Dubai in Debt Shock

On Wednesday, the Emirate of Dubai asked for a moratorium of six months on billions of dollars of debt issued by key conglomerate Dubai...

Debt restructuring is normal business response

HE Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, stated today that debt restructuring is a normal business response and the decision by...

UAE economy has proven its strength in times of crisis and...

His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, said the UAE economy has proven its strength in the times of crisis...

Mamma Mia On Ice opens to a packed house

Mamma Mia On Ice made its much-awaited GCC debut when it opened to a packed theatre on Monday, November 30, at the Airport Expo...

Sharjah Museums celebrate 38th UAE National Day

Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) is celebrating the 38th anniversary of the UAE National Day with numerous activities taking place throughout its family of...

Dubai World issues statement on debt obligations

Dubai World ("Dubai World") and its subsidiaries (the "Group") would like to update their lenders on recent developments relating to their debt obligations. Following a...