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Sheikh Mohammed’s sixth anniversary as Ruler of Dubai

Six years ago, on this day - January 4th, 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the Ruler of Dubai following the death of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Emirates launches Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires flights

Emirates has extended its South American network by linking Dubai with Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, further broadening airline's reach across Americas.

Emirates announces first ever global sale

Save up to 25 percent on round-trip airfares to destinations across the Emirates network

Best Property Markets in 2011

With 2011 now officially behind us, it's time to take a look at what happened to international property prices during the past year, and review the best performing property markets worldwide.

Dubai SME seminar highlights the need to differentiate for business success

Dubai SME, an agency of the Department of Economic Development in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector, recently hosted...

New fog and meteorological stations launched in Dubai

Dubai Municipality has launched fog and meteorological stations across Dubai to help improve safety of on road and in sea.

New regulations to govern trading in vehicles number plates

A team of Vehicles Licensing Department at the Licensing Agency of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) met with a bunch of external customers who are engaged in trading in vehicles number plates to discuss the rules and controls to be enacted

Shopping for exceptional jewellery completes DSF shopping experience

Hong Kong jewellery manufacturer, Aaron Shum Jewellery, presents a collection of authentic and exceptional jewellery pieces that will complete your shopping experience during Dubai Shopping Festival

dnata Acquires Leading Online Travel Agency

dnata, the world’s fourth largest air services provider today announced it has acquired a majority stake in Travel Republic, the largest privately owned online travel agency in the UK.

US announces US $3.5b arms sale to UAE

The United States announced a $3.5 billion sale of an advanced antimissile interception system to the United Arab Emirates.

New Dubai Mall Metro Links

Ten travellator units of 70 to 120 metres each will link Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall Metro station with The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa