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Nominate Dubai for New7Wonders Cities

New7Wonders Cities is the third campaign organized by New7Wonders, following the man-made New 7 Wonders of the World and the New7Wonders of Nature.

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...

Sky Wi-Fi debuts on Emirates Airline flights

Customers can access Wi-Fi in sky onboard flight using Wi Fi enabled devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops.

UAE moves up in 2012 World Competitiveness Rankings

Top 3 are Hong Kong, US and Switzerland US competitiveness remains the key to global recovery IMD today announced the findings of its annual World Competitiveness...

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...

HH Sheikh Mohammed: Arab must work together or lose together

On the evening of the GCC Summit, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum...

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...

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...

Design Days Dubai showcases collectible works, live performances

Inaugural Design Days Dubai opens today with exclusive showcase of collectible works and live performances Workshops and seminars on design form part of the programme The...

Dubai Shopping Festival 2013 dates set

The 18th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival will be held from January 3 to February 3, organisers have announced. The Dubai Events and Promotions...

The perfect example for applying the name “Dubai” to whatever concept

What is Your point? According to physicist David Albright, who studies secret nuclear weapons programs around the world, Dubai is cracking down on smugglers who...

Rising cost of living pinches Dubai residents

Dubai residents say the cost of living increase is having a noticeable impact on their lives. While rents have fallen slightly, the cost of everything...

Dubai People New Year’s Resolutions

Each New Year is a time of possibilities. It is a time for reflection. We stop and consider where we are in our lives...

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...

All set for 5th edition of ‘Eid in Dubai – Eid...

Dubai, the city of great events and festivals, is all set for the launch of the 5th edition of 'Eid in Dubai' tomorrow. 'Eid in...

Dubai International becomes third busiest airport in the world

Dubai International airport has become the third busiest airport in the world for international passengers recording a 13.2 per cent annual growth in passenger...

Abu Dhabi gives $10 bln to Dubai, repays Nakheel bond

Statement from Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee The Government of Dubai, acting through the Supreme Fiscal Committee...