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Dnata opens new lounge to provide special assistance to passengers at...

Dnata has opened a new dedicated lounge to further enhance the special handling services it provides to thousands of passengers travelling through Dubai International. Operating...

Middle East welcomes new era of digital media

Convergence of multimedia, telecommunication and digital technology, drives growth in creative media sector World’s largest creative media school, SAE Institute, sees 116% rise in...

Muslims in Dubai can marry irrespective of their nationalities

Head of the family court at the Dubai Courts Judge Salem Obaid Othman has ruled that the marriage officiants in the emirate of Dubai...

Eid Al-Fitr holiday for Private Sector

The Eid Al-Fitr holiday (paid holiday) for private sector will be on the first and second of Shawwal 1431 Hijri year, according to a...

Investor confidence in Dubai as hub for FDI in Middle East...

The Foreign Investment Office (FIO), an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), has commissioned an in-depth special study to further enhance...

Al Wojdaniya Corporation and Emirates sign AED 10.5 Agreement

Al Wojdaniya Corporation for Car Rental and Passenger Buses, a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development (MBRE) functioning under the...

SCA launches a new service for iPhone and iPad users

As part of its efforts to improve the e-services rendered to investors, dealers, partners and researchers, the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) announced...

ESET releases Mobile Security for Symbian and Windows Mobile Smartphones

Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 - Protect your mobile from malware and spam today! ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced the release...

Mani & Co. to begin AED 30M expansion of food production...

New equipment will supply the company’s growing GCC operations by doubling UAE production capacity to 6000 MT in coming months Having recently reported UAE...

Emirates Building Systems launches revamped website to support expansion

As part of its corporate positioning exercise ahead of the proposed expansion of its factories, Emirates Building Systems (EBS), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments...

Expatriates upbeat in assessment of global financial situation

The Expat Economic survey, part of HSBC's Expat Explorer Survey of 4,100 expats from 100 countries, ranked 25 countries on scores linked to annual...

General Civil Aviation Authority announces crash of Boeing 747-400 cargo plane...

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced this evening that a UPS Boeing 747-400 cargo plane crashed in an unpopulated area between the Emirates...

‘Eid in Dubai’ readies to organize back-to-school exhibition and funfair at...

Airport Expo Dubai is all set to host a back-to-school exhibition and a funfair as part of ‘Eid in Dubai’ festivities to mark Eid...

Ramadan at The Dubai Mall

This Ramadan The Dubai Mall invites visitors to special Ramadan themed charity initiatives, activities and celebrations. Dubai Cares Campaign This Ramadan, The Dubai Mall offers visitors...

“Amazing Thailand Through the Lens” Monthly Photography Competition

Tourism Authority of Thailand Launches "Amazing Thailand Through the Lens" Monthly Photography Competition 2010 Edition to Award 10 Winners Each Month The Tourism Authority of Thailand...

NPC awarded British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Food Safety

National Prawn Company, world leader in desert coastal aquaculture, has been awarded the prestigious British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard for Food Safety. The BRC,...

Emirates brings West Africa closer with launch of new Dakar route

Emirates has strengthened its links to West Africa with the launch of a new direct service to Dakar. EK 797 took off this morning...

Emirates Airline launches double-decker service to Manchester

Emirates' expanding A380 fleet is generating interest from airports across the world as Manchester becomes the latest city to be served by the...