How ash could damage air planes
Several European countries have closed their airspace after a cloud of ash thrown up by a volcano in Iceland spread over the continent.
The tiny...
The Crash of 2008 and What It Means
An excerpt of interview George Soros of Soros Fund Management with Bloomberg News Kathleen Hays.
Local jobs for Local people – Emiratisation
Tens of thousands of ex-pats have been laid off in the UAE and around the rest of the Gulf. But a new law in...
Spectacular line-up unveiled at 5th Emirates Classic Car Festival
A spectacular line-up of classic cars and motorbikes will be unveiled at the 5th Emirates Classic Car Festival, to be held from March 7...
Burj Dubai and a view from ‘At The Top’
A super fast elevator ride to the highest observation platform in the world, 450m above ground level. Jump on board for this exhilarating ride...
Sky News Arabia goes Live
Sky News Arabia, the 24-hour Arabic language breaking news channel, goes live across the Middle East and North Africa tomorrow at 20:00 UAE time.
Nart...
Skyscraper climber to tackle Burj Khalifa
The Emirates' Higher Colleges of Technology said Thursday that climber Alain Robert has been given approval to climb the 828 meter Burj Khalifa during...
Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin-trained Monterosso wins Dubai World Cup
It was a toss-up as to who was the most excited between the Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness...
Apple users around the globe mourn Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., who introduced simple, well-designed computers for people who were more interested in what technology could do rather...
Statment from Emaar: Not merging with Dubai Holding
Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding announced today that they called off merger plans, revealed few months ago.
A joint statement said that the decision was...
GCC countries reiterate stand by Bahrain
The GCC countries have pledged full political, economic, security and defence support to the Kingdom of Bahrain and expressed rejection for external interference in...
Dubai Metro reveals fare structure and Nol cards
The long awaited fare structure for the Dubai Metro has been announced by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, RTA, Dubai who spoke to Phil...
Emirates NBD opens new branch in Muraqqabat
Largest branch in Deira to serve busy business district
Offers Retail, Priority and Business banking services under one roof
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the...
UAE’s First Female Pilot
When it comes to chosing a career - becoming an airline pilot might seem a pretty glamorous choice. But earning your wings takes time,...
Dubai’s Property Auction Experiment
Just 12 months ago property buyers in Dubai were queuing around the block to snap up flats and villas that hadn't even been built....
UAE Foreign Ministry monitors situation in Egypt
Assistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Dr Tareq Al Hedan stated that the Ministry is monitoring with great interest the current situation in Egypt,...
Record Breaking Five New Aircraft Join Emirates Fleet
Global expansion continues as A380 and Boeing 777 fleets growThe current Emirates fleet will expand by five aircraft in the month of December as...
H H Sheikh Mohammed crowned winner of Royal Ascot
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was crowned today winner of the Gold...