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Dubai Customs Boost the Business Position of the Country

His Excellency Ahmed Butti Ahmed, the Executive Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation & Director General of Dubai Customs, emphasized that the...

Gulf Glass 2011 catches the UAE mood of optimism

With just five weeks to go until the Gulf Glass 2011, the 4th international glass exhibition for the entire Middle East, industry observers consider...

Energy officials discuss Power Link between Dubai and Iran

Officials from Dubai's supreme Council of Energy (SCE) and Iranian Parliament's Energy Commission met on Wednesday in Dubai and held further discussions on the...

Union Properties,Dubai Flea Market , UpTown Mirdiff

Union Properties PJSC (UP), one of the leading property investment developers in UAE, joins hands with Green Spot Entertainment to bring one of the...

Dollar Falls as Risk Appetite Rises

The euro gained against the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen in late trading Tuesday as stronger Japanese equities prompted investors to buy back the...

Emirates Gives Amateurs Chance to Shoot With Stars At Omega Dubai...

FLY EMIRATES! Emirates – the Official Airline of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic – gave golf fans the chance to test themselves against some...

Creations Fashion Show and Bazaar during the Dubai Shopping Festival

This year, Creations, which took to the stage in 2003, will be presenting itself in an all new avatar – adorning a new look...

Emirates Named Airline of the Year for 2011 by Air Transport...

Emirates, the Dubai-based carrier, was honoured by leading industry title Air Transport World last night (Tuesday, February 8th) as the airline’s President Tim...

Emaar’s Egypt operations unhurt by protests

Emaar Misr for Development, a wholly owned subsidiary of UAE’s Emaar Properties, will continue its operations in Egypt, as they have not been impacted...

UAE ranked first among Arab countries in using Facebook

According to the inaugural Arab Social Media Report (ASMR), social networking platforms such as Facebook and Twitter will continue to play a critical role...

Shifting Sands: Mubarak govt, Muslim Brotherhood talk after two week revolt

Egypt's government has held landmark talks with the country's most influential opposition group - the Muslim Brotherhood. The negotiations were an attempt to put...

Emirati fishermen in Dubai granted monthly salaries

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai has...

Grand Millennium Dubai adds another perk to its VIP Spa Service

// Taking the definition of pampering one step farther, the Grand Millennium Dubai has added another perk to its VIP Spa Service for visitors...

Dollar Rallies on US Employment Data

The dollar was up versus the major currencies following disappointing non-farm payrolls numbers, highlighting the difficulties the Federal Reserve faces in reducing US unemployment. USD Non-Farm...

Radio 1 In Saif Hands

In an effort to support promising talent in the UAE, Radio 1 (104.1 Dubai & 100.5 Abu Dhabi) has held a number of exciting...

Dubai Mercantile Exchange sets new trading record in January 2011

Momentum built during 2010 continues in the new year The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME) announced today that it set new trading records during the...

Emirates Group Celebrates UAE Environment Day 2011 with Tree Planting Ceremony...

To demonstrate the Emirates Group’s ongoing commitment to the environment, a tree planting ceremony was conducted at The Sevens cricket pitches Thursday, 3rd ...

Egypt’s future is to be decided by Egyptians, stressed the Crown...

His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has...