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Lack of Tsunami Warning System in UAE

A strong earthquake in Indonesia shook the island of Java on Monday morning. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7, was recorded at...

NATO: 74 air strikes on Libya

NATO has carried out 74 air strikes on Libya on the first day since taking full command of military operations from the US. NATO...

‘War for Libyan oil planned long ago, no one cares about...

Susan Lindauer, a journalist and author specializing on American interventions, has never believed the allied forces intervened in Libya out of humanitarian reasons. It...

Japan twin disaster may cost $300 billion

// 11,438 people are confirmed dead from the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami A total of 16,541 people are still missing and about 2,873...

NATO takes over air operations in Libya

NATO took sole command of air operations in Libya on Thursday, according to the major news agencies. Rebel forces, hampered by a lack of organization,...

Dubai 2011 economic growth seen at around 4 percent

Dubai's economy should grow by up to four per cent this year helped by a recovery of trade and logistics sectors, Mohammad Lahouel, chief...

World leaders speak on the Libyan crisis

// World leaders have met at a summit in London to discuss the ongoing conflict in Libya, and possible outlooks both for the military...

Is it the right time for property investment?

Business and living environment in Dubai look much brighter nowadays. Many property experts feel that it is a good time to buy real estate...

HRH Princess Haya Inaugurates 8th Edition of DIHAD Conference and...

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai,...

UAE to send 12 planes to patrol Libya No-Fly Zone

The United Arab Emirates will send 12 planes to take part in operations to enforce the no-fly zone in Libya, the official news agency...

Indian Franchise Association (IFA) supports Franchise UAE 2011

Indian Franchise Association (IFA), India’s premier, non-political, not-for-profit body representing the Indian Franchise Sector announces its support to one of the largest International Franchise,...

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...

Burj Khalifa bags ‘Award of the Year’

Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, has won the award of the year for the best construction project in the Gulf Cooperation...

Canadian Specialist Hospital introduces new Obesity Clinic

Green Coffee Bean: An effective weapon against obesity Canadian Specialist Hospital (CSH), one of the largest private hospitals in Dubai catering to the tertiary...

Military assets in battle for Libya

As the attack on Libya begins, Al Jazeera takes a look at the type of weapons being used in what is being called 'Operation...

French fighter jets over Libya

French military jets are already flying over the country, to enforce the UN backed no-fly zone. Foreign leaders meeting in Paris said they're ready...

Juicy Couture opens at The Dubai Mall

// Juicy Couture, the leading contemporary lifestyle brand of casual and on-trend clothing has celebrated the launch of its new innovative store concept in...

UN votes for No-Fly-Zone over Libya

The United Nations Security Council has voted for a No-Fly Zone to be implemented across Libya. This means if Libyan military aircraft take to the...