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RTA kick started initial steps towards construction of ‘Route 2020’

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has kick started the initial steps towards the construction of ‘Route 2020’ project; which encompasses the extension of...

UAE Pavilion Among the Best at Milan Expo 2015

Milan Expo 2015, which is Italy’s biggest and most important event this year, opened on May 1 despite the various construction delays and scandals,...

Nasdaq Dubai to list new products, funds in 2013

Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai, expects a better year for the market in 2013 in terms of new listings and trading volumes, according...

Dubai attracted 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016

Dubai attracted 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016, recording a healthy five percent increase over 2015, and an impressive four-year (2012-2016) compound annual growth...

Property Sales worldwide fell nearly 60 per cent in 2008

The latest comprehensive report  Global Capital Trends™, published by Real Capital Analytics, Inc. reveals that as perceived risk increased and lending decreased throughout 2008,...

Most Dubai Private Schools Raise Fees for 2014/2015

In June, some of the Dubai private schools began notifying parents that tuition fees will be raised for the 2014/2015 academic year. Recently, an...

Robocops Might Walk the Streets of Dubai for Expo 2020

Dubai’s hectic preparation for Expo 2020 brought plenty of new futuristic projects into the attention of the entire world. Three months ago, the city’s...

World Discovery Festival announced

The World Discovery Fest, a unique spectacle of travel, leisure and holiday destinations, culture and cuisines, top-end lifestyle displays and an entertainment fiesta, has...

Emaar delays debut of Burj Dubai to early 2010

The Burj Dubai will be opened on January 4, 2010, coinciding with the accession to power of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid...

A hearty thanks and a promise for 2011

Dear Readers, to all those who have followed Dubai Chronicle coverage online, we would like to offer a hearty thanks and a promise for 2011. In...

Sheila and Abaya Fashion starts at 5pm on Thursday, July 8

The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment  invites the public to attend the opening of Sheila and Abaya Fashion, a signature...

75% of property purchases in Dubai are for investment purposes

In a worldwide economic crisis confidence in the economy can quickly vanish, as potential buyers are  waiting and estimating how much further the market...

Four new product-specific shows to open at INDEX 2012

INDEX, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest and longest established Interiors and Design Exhibition, today revealed figures from its show

Eid Al Adha Public Holiday Announced

Eid Al Adha public holidays in the UAE will be shorter than expected. Earlier this week, Saudi Arabia announced that Eid Al Adha will...

Dubai prepares for Dubai Shopping Festival 2010

A one-day spectacle of shopping, cash prizes, and stunning fireworks to mark opening of DSF 2010 Leading business entities affirm support for DSF 2010 as...

ADEC begins accepting scholarship applications for Academic Year 2013/2014

Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) announced that applications for its Talented Scholarship Program, allowing Emirati G12 graduates and undergraduates to study within the UAE...

Sumayyah Al Suwaidi – The Aesthete

The exclusive interview with Sumayyah Al Suwaidi continues from part one. Q.: What was the last thing that you have bought, and you love it? A.:...