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$7.8 billion Dubai airports expansion plan approved

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved a $7.8 billion expansion plan for the emirate’s airports, as the facility seeks to...

Superbrands Tribute Event to honour UAE’s Strongest Brands

To announce the ‘Brand of the year’ award in addition to launching the seventh edition of the Superbrands UAE book Superbrands, the independent authority...

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 Rashid grants scholarships to 20 top students

It has been decided to provide scholarships to the top 20 national students in the high secondary school examinations in the universities of their choice.

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...

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...

UAE ranks 33 in the 2011 Global Peace Index

The United Arab Emirates ranks 33 in the 2011 Global Peace Index (GPI) announced today. Levels of world peace dropped for the third consecutive...

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wins Europe’s Endurance Race

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was crowned  winner of...

Social Media Personality of The Year

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been named the...

New regulations for Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme

UAE Vice resident, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasised that providing adequate housing and decent...

Sheikh Mohammed to inaugurate Dubai Metro Green Line

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will launch the official operation of the...

UAE bans cucumbers from 4 European countries

UAE imposed a temporary ban on import of cucumbers from a number of European countries including Spain, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. A resolution...

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...

Woman of The Year Awards open for Nominations

The Emirates Woman' magazine, Woman Of The Year Awards is one of the region's most prestigious, glamorous and inspiring annual event. Now in its...

Salary hike: 7% for Emiratis, 5% for expats

UAE Nationals will receive seven per cent, while expatriate employees will receive five per cent salary increase, based on their excellent performance under...

HH Sheikh Mohammed orders payment of annual increment for Govt’s employees

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai,...

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...

Middle East Meddling: What chance America ‘gets out of the way’?

President Obama has issued an ultimatum to Syria's President Assad - to either lead democratic transition in the country or get out of the...