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When Prince Charles met Emirates’ cabin crew

His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, was given a warm Emirates' welcome when he was drawn to some of the airline's activities...

Damas Chairman highlights company’s positive outlook at second Annual General Meeting

Following the conclusion of its second Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held today in Dubai, Damas International Limited (Damas), the leading jewellery retailer...

Emirates NBD partners with Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo for...

Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East, has signed an agreement to partner with Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, managed by Emaar...

Emaar Properties Convertible Notes Placing Receives Overwhelming Investor Demand Globally

On 29 September, 2010 Emaar Properties PJSC (“Emaar” or “the Company”) announced the placement and final terms of its offering of US$450 million of...

The world’s biggest train set – Miniature Wonderland

The largest model railway in the world and one of the most successful permanent exhibitions in Northern Germany Miniature Wonderland (German: Miniatur-Wunderland) is a model...

Gulf property markets to watch

Opportunities for expatriates and other non-GCC investors in the regional property market are limited to the special leasehold and or freehold zones and laws...

FRAMECAD Expo to showcase New Zealand’s expertise in sustainable building solutions

New Zealand company FRAMECAD, a pioneer in steel frame construction, is hosting a unique building expo in Dubai next week that will showcase the...

Emaar Hospitality Group launches French Café & Boulangerie, Madeleine, in The...

Second independent restaurant under Lifestyle Dining Division Madeleine to add to a spectrum of cuisines offered in the new heart of the city, Downtown...

The Dubai Bond four times subscribed

The Dubai government is set to raise as much as $1.25bn as its sovereign bond issue moved to price on Wednesday, reported The Financial...

Grace period for writing-off vehicles with more than two years expired...

Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads '&' Transport Authority (RTA), has directed to extend the grace period...

UAE’s diversification policy drives sustained economic growth, says Al Mansouri

His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, said the diversification initiatives of the UAE Government drive the sustained growth momentum...

Dubai to launch new dollar bond – Statement

The Government of Dubai has hired Deutsche Bank, HSBC, and Standard Chartered to issue a dollar-denominated bond, according the official news agency WAM. The planned...

Travel in twos and save 25 percent off the second fare

Travel with a friend, family member or colleague on Emirates and receive 25 percent off the price of the second ticket, with Emirates’...

HM Queen Sofia of Spain is the first driver of the...

To get around during her summer stay in Palma, Majorca, HM Queen Sofia of Spain will use the Peugeot iOn, made available by Peugeot...

Dubai Ruler Says `We Are Back’ After Restructuring Debt

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum discusses the emirate's recovery from a debt crisis involving state-controlled holding company Dubai World. He talks...

Saudi Arabia Strategy to become a global leader in power, water...

A new study is set to reveal recommendations on how Saudi Arabia can become a leader in knowledge and innovation in power, water and...

Lufthansa Supervisory Board approves Group’s order for 48 new aircraft

Replacement and additional purchases contribute to the further modernization of the Group’s fleets and offer companies and staff perspectives The Supervisory Board of Deutsche...

Facebook Movie “The Social Network” coming to theaters

Premiering at New York Film Festival yesterday and coming to Dubai theaters soon, the world’s first Hollywood movie is about the founding...