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...
At the Top opens to overwhelming public response
At the Top, the world’s highest outdoor observation deck located in Burj Khalifa, has opened to an overwhelming public response.
Hundreds of people, mostly...
Shattering Change: One year with Obama as it was
Obama's first year in office has received mixed reviews across the board including praise for his peace initiative and the handling of the financial...
UAE President orders settlement of loans of citizens
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered settlement of defaulting personal loans of citizens whose debts are less than AED...
Eleventh Edition of Cityscape Global opens in Dubai
Middle East’s largest real estate event welcomes packed agenda of exhibitor announcements, awards ceremony, and four dedicated industry conferences
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin...
First International Peace March in Dubai on Friday
At least 30,000 peace lovers of different nationalities are expected to participate in the first international Peace March in Dubai on Friday, organisers Dubai...
Over 20,600 duplicates of popular electronic brands sized in Dubai
DED seizes AED4 million worth of fake electronic goods in biggest crackdown on counterfeiting
Warehouse in Al Aweer had duplicates of almost all leading electronic...
The Arab ‘Blogosphere’
With around 35,000 active websites making up the Arab 'blogosphere', internet users in the Middle East have found new forms of expression, networking, and...
Dubai International Capital Asks for Debt Extension
Investment firm Dubai International Capital, along with a committee of banks, requested a three-month debt extension Thursday till September 30th, though the debt size...
The Dubai Mall to celebrate Eid Al Adha with 24-hour operations
The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination has announced its participation in Dubai Events & Promotions Establishment’s (DEPE) Eid Al Adha...
Stop tobacco industry interference
Tobacco is public health enemy number one. It kills six million people every year. The tobacco industry does everything it can to undermine anti-tobacco...
Snow in the Desert
Dubai might be known for its year round sunshine and sandy beaches, but it's also home to the world's largest indoor ski slope. So...
Dubai readies to celebrate UAE’s 41st National Day
This year marks the 41th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates. The country was formed on December 2, 1971, when after the UK’s treaty...
Damas signs standstill agreement with bank lenders
Agreement allows company to further develop restructuring plan, focus on long-term stability and growth
Represents significant vote of confidence by bank lenders...
General Civil Aviation Authority announces crash of Boeing 747-400 cargo plane...
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced this evening that a UPS Boeing 747-400 cargo plane crashed in an unpopulated area between the Emirates...
Emirates, Qantas alliance will result in routing European flights through Dubai
More job openings at Emirates airline and the Dubai airports
Australia's Qantas Airways is on the brink of an alliance with Emirates to revive its...