Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 attractions unveiled
The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (Depe) has unveiled the calendar of events for the sixteenth edition of Dubai Shopping Festival.
Featuring international shows, concerts,...
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...
Dubai in Debt Shock
On Wednesday, the Emirate of Dubai asked for a moratorium of six months on billions of dollars of debt issued by key conglomerate Dubai...
A model for democracy in the Gulf
The parliamentary elections held on Saturday in Kuwait - as well as yielding the country's first elected female MPs - have also been described...
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opens
H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court today inaugurated the 20th round of Abu Dhabi International Book...
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...
Signs of hope amid economic downturn
Month after month, the global economic outlook has been nothing but bleak. But now, could we be about to turn a corner?
Japanese stocks rose...
UAE expresses support for Egypt
The UAE today issued the following statement on the latest developments in Egypt.
''The UAE, which has closely monitored developments in Egypt, confirms its confidence...
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...
Burj Dubai ready for inauguration – but what is its height?
The inauguration of Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, will also see the reveal of its official height which has not been disclosed by...
Arab unity in the shadows
Marwan Bishara and his guests examine the past, present and future of Arab Unity in view of the historical processes, and geopolitical realities of...
GCC Ministers of Planning & Development address region’s concerns and growth
His Excellency Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, today inaugurated the 21st meeting of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) Committee...
Economic forum kicks off in Davos
Leaders arrived at the Swiss resort as five-day summit begins with focus on recovery after the global downturn.
Fire forces evacuation of shoppers at The Dubai Mall
A small fire reportedly erupted at a restaurant on the second floor of The Dubai Mall around noon today. Eid shoppers were asked to evacuate a...
Meydan unveils premium Dubai beach experience
Meydan has announced the launch of Meydan Beach, its highly anticipated beachside experience located in the Dubai Marina District.
The only stand-alone beach facility of...
