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World’s tallest building to open in Dubai today

Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, is set to open today in Dubai amid tight security. The 160-floor tower will be looking down at a...

Burj Dubai ready for inauguration – but what is its height?

The inauguration of Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, will also see the reveal of its official height which has not been disclosed by...

Thousands to take part in inauguration of Burj Dubai, the...

6,000 invited guests to watch dramatic inauguration ceremony Live broadcast on Dubai TV and several international channels Burj...

CrossTalk 2010

What can we expect in 2010? Will there be new trends and how will decision-makers shape the world?

New Year Editorials of the local media present mixed feelings

The New Year Editorials published by UAE newspapers presented mixed feelings of hope and fears. "A New Decade dawns today. While it is difficult to...

A hearty thanks and a promise for 2010

Dear Readers, To all those who have followed Dubai Chronicle coverage online, we would like to offer a hearty thanks and a promise for 2010. In...

A Year in Review

Top Tech Trends of 2009 Robots 2009 2009 Sports Year in Review UN 2009 Year in Review Top quotes on video from tech celebrities in 2009 Best Interior Designs...

Dubai’s debt doesn’t stop Middle East’s monster projects

The debt problems besetting Dubai's property sector have not affected the go-ahead for the region's largest aluminium, cabling and renewable energy projects, all centred...

The Address Dubai Mall stylishly adorned to celebrate inaugural Tree Lighting...

The Address Dubai Mall kicked-off the festive season with a tree lighting ceremony.. The hotel has been fashionably decorated with chic and contemporary motifs...

Smartworld earns ISO certification for quality and customer centric approach

1.Accreditation highlights a productive 2010 business outlook for Smartworld 2.Smartworld set to leverage its expertise in the growing managed services market  in the region Following a...

What does the Gulf want from Copenhagen?

As the Copenhagen Summit looks to make new agreements on Climate Change, what sort of agreement do countries of the Gulf want?

DIFF signs partnership agreement with Royal Film Commission in Jordan to...

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and the Royal Film Commission-Jordan (RFC) signed a partnership agreement to promote filmmaking links between the two organizations. The...

Giordano adopts new approach, growth opportunities in niche markets

International retailer Giordano adopts a new approach to the apparel world, re-evaluating product lines and focusing on the essentials. While business continues to grow...

Solidere International launches projects in Egypt in collaboration with Sodic

Solidere International, in collaboration with Sodic, started with the implementation of two projects in Egypt. The two companies had announced earlier the launch of...

Reliable carbon price and more comprehensive government regulation needed to stimulate...

1.Kevin Parker will emphasize that action by individual national governments is as important as international agreements in making renewable energy sources mainstream 2.Parker, Global Head...

“دبي للثقافة” Ùˆ”مشاريع بدون” تطلقان برنامج “الكتابة عن الفن” لتشجيع...

تتعاون "هيئة دبي للثقافة والفنون" (دبي للثقافة)، الهيئة المعنية بالثقافة والفنون والتراث في الإمارة، مع "مشاريع بدون"، المؤسسة المتخصصة برعاية وتشجيع الفنانين المعاصرين في...

Abu Dhabi gives $10bn to Dubai to service debts

Abu Dhabi has given Dubai $10bn, some of which will enable Nakheel, the property arm of troubled Dubai World, to pay a $4.1bn Islamic...

Dubai is, and will continue to be, a strong and vibrant...

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee (SFC) reassured investors, financial and trade creditors, employees, and citizens all...