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Construction of new man-made island begins in Dubai

The construction works on Bluewaters Island started in Dubai this Monday. The newest man-made island will be situated approximately 500 meters opposite of the...

Deadline for ID Card registration extended for Dubai’s residents

The Emirates Identity Authority has announced the extension of the deadline for registering Dubai population in the ID card for one extra month after...

Dubai Metro fare and zone structure

Dubai Metro is set to roll out it debut services on 09-09-2009 with 10 stations operational on the red line. Phil Blizzard looks at...

Fault Lines – The Color of Recession

Al Jazeeras Avi Lewis hosts a town hall debate on race & the U.S. recession.

Emirates, Qantas close to deal

 Emirates airline and Qantas are expected to announce an alliance next week in a deal that could see the Australian carrier withdraw from Frankfurt. Qantas...

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...

Dubai Boosts Expo 2020 Campaign with Dedicated Fund

A new funding vehicle for Dubai Expo 2020 was revealed yesterday during UAE' presentation in front of the Bureau of International Expositions in Paris....

The Dubai Mall Marks Ramadan with Charity Initiative, Exhibitions

Under the theme of 'The World Gathers Here for Goodness,' The Dubai Mall has joined hands with the philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares to...

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...

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...

Experience At The Top of the world vistas at Burj Dubai...

Journey to observatory on Level 124 takes visitors through the evolution of Dubai and Burj Dubai For years now, poets and singers have spun their...

HH Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid receives trophy at Royal Ascot

Frankie Dettori was aboard the winning 4-year-old colt owned by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the...

Boost to investor’s confidence

The UAE government Tuesday undertook a raft of measures as part of efforts to underpin economic growth within its strategic plan 2011-2013, ...

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed held talks with French President Nicolas...

His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held...

Oscars 2013 Winners

Best Picture Winner: "Argo" "Django Unchained" "Les Miserables" "Life of Pi" "Amour" "Lincoln" "Silver Linings Playbook" "Zero Dark Thirty" "Beasts of the Southern Wild" Actor in a Leading Role Winner: Daniel Day-Lewis - "Lincoln" Bradley Cooper...

Arabic poetry becomes reality TV hit

It's been called the Arab world's answer to Pop Idol and it's taking the Middle East by storm. But instead of singing their way...

Strong turnout to Federal National Council Election

His Excellency Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Minister of State for Federal National Council (FNC), announced that the...