Burj Dubai renamed Burj Khalifa stands 828 meters tall
Burj Dubai Inauguration Ceremony
The world's tallest tower, developed by Emaar Properties, was unveiled tonight to a crowd of thousands and the world in...
flydubai does the double with flights to Istanbul and Assiut
Just two weeks after launching GCC routes Muscat and Kuwait City, flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, has announced further two routes - Assiut...
Dubai Government provides necessary information and updates on Dubai World
The Government of Dubai today reiterated its commitment to provide necessary information and updates on Dubai World (the "Company") and its businesses ahead of...
Watch the Leonid Meteor Shower Tonight
Tonight will be the perfect time to watch one of the most brilliant meteor showers of the year – the Leonid meteor shower, also...
Hillary Clinton in UAE
Sheikh Mohammed receives US Secretary of State
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince receives Hillary Clinton
Investment in Gold Now More Lucrative
While both equities and oil retreated from the beginning of the week, gold followed up a strong start with another rally on Tuesday, taking...
Unrest in the Arab world
Using a series of weighted indicators, The Economist trys to predict Arab countries' vulnerability.
UAE to send 12 planes to patrol Libya No-Fly Zone
The United Arab Emirates will send 12 planes to take part in operations to enforce the no-fly zone in Libya, the official news agency...
Most Expensive Cities in 2015, Dubai Off the Map
The annual Worldwide Cost of Living report was recently published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It ranks the most expensive cities in the...
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wins Europe’s Endurance Race
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was crowned winner of...
Earth Hour 2015 Interest Waning, Except in Dubai
This Saturday, the world marked the one of the biggest environmentally-friendly initiatives - Earth Hour. However, while a record number of countries and cities...
Dubai property market steady in second quarter
Villa rents stable, 2% decline in apartment and office rents –sales prices down 3% for both villas and apartments, says Asteco Q2 2011 report
The...
Labour Day: 200 Million People Unemployed Globally
Every year, people, companies and governments from across the world celebrate Labour Day, or as it is also commonly referred to, International Workers’ Day....
Survey forecasts global economic slowdown; Investors say recession will be avoided
Cash Holdings Close to Credit Crisis Highs in Wake of Equities Sell-Off
Investors believe that the global economy will slow significantly in the coming 12...
Entrepreneurs speak out
For 62% of entrepreneurs, focusing on innovation should be the number one priority
80% of entrepreneurs say governments should facilitate access to funding for young...
UAE rolls out new initiative to strengthen international competitiveness
Emirates Competitiveness Council signs MoU with National Bureau of Statistics
Ranked among the world’s top destinations to live and do business, the UAE has reiterated...
Passengers leaving UAE from Dubai’s airports will be charged Dh35
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has approved Executive Council Resolution No...
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Finance and Statistics Centre- Abu...
the Department of Finance (DoF) recently entered into a cooperation agreement with the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The agreement aims to strengthen ties between the two parties and will help facilitate better exchange of statistical data and business intelligence