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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...

Top global property investment hotspots

Global real estate markets, particularly in the West, were hit hard by the financial crisis as banks slashed the amounts they loaned, sending property...

Investor confidence may continue to rise

Dubai plans to tap the international capital markets as early as next week with its first bond issue since the debt standstill in the...

Eid Al-Adha is expected to be on or around November 16

Eid Al-Adha is a holiday at the end of the Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca which is one of the greatest religious...

Etihad and Virgin Blue tie-up to add capacity between Abu Dhabi...

Competition and Consumer Commission said Thursday that it has given interim approval to a tie-up between airlines Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd. and Etihad. The...

Nakheel recommences construction of Al Furjan

Nakheel, Dubai's master developer, has announced the recommencement of construction work in Al Furjan with Al Shafar Transport and Contracting Co LLC , the...

Minister of Economy discusses UAE – UK trade and investment relations...

His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri met with Lord James Sassoon, Commercial Secretary to Her Majesty's Treasury, accompanied by a delegation of senior...

Emaar Retail and Standard Chartered announce strategic partnership

Customer-focused initiatives led by the Bank at Dubai Ice Rink and Reel Cinemas Standard Chartered card members to enjoy special hospitality privileges at...

Daman Marks the International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

In line with its strategy to elevate the Emirate’s health standards and raise awareness on critical diseases, the National Health Insurance Company, Daman, the...

Iconic Burj Khalifa model wins over visitors at Shanghai World...

Model of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building is talking point at global event Emaar highlights the civic ...