Burj Dubai near completion
South Korea's Samsung Construction is completing Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world.
Dubai Government launches a USD20 billion long term Bond Programme
As part of its long term financing strategy, Dubai Government today launched a USD20 billion Long Term Bond Program, the first issuance of which,...
What now for the Arab League?
For how long will the Arab peace initiative remain on the table and can the Arab League in its current form cope with growing...
Take Action: Add Your Voice to Keep the Internet #freeandopen
Google warns UN conference may lead to web censorship
Google has been leading an aggressive online campaign to warn about the risks of increased Internet...
UAE’s First Female Pilot
When it comes to chosing a career - becoming an airline pilot might seem a pretty glamorous choice. But earning your wings takes time,...
Emirates Announces South Australian Partnership
Following the arrival of Emirates’ inaugural non-stop service from Dubai to Adelaide on Thursday, the airline today announced a new marketing partnership with the...
E-dirham Government Services Revenue Reaches AED 22.11 Billion In 2019
e-dirham government services revenue exceeded AED 22 billion in 2019
More than 48 million recorded transactions in 2019
2 seconds was the average...
IMF to have expanded role after G20 summit
The G20 has decided to spend more than a $1 trillion to stimulate the world economy, and its members said they would expand the...
CNBC: The Facebook Obsession
"The Facebook Obsession" is the real story behind the rise of the largest social-media site in the world, told through the company's founders, friends...
Sheikh Mohammed’s YouTube channel launch
Dubai Government Media Office announced on Tuesday it has launched a YouTube channel for His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Dubai’s Future
Dubai asked for a delay on its debt payments - a move that triggered panic amongst investors. Is the once prosperous, gleaming city in...
UBS’s Masud Expects Dubai Debt Proposal in Next 2 Weeks
Saud Masud, head of Middle Eastern research at UBS AG, talks about Dubai World's plan to renegotiate about $26 billion of debt. Masud also...
Fault Lines – The Color of Recession
Al Jazeeras Avi Lewis hosts a town hall debate on race & the U.S. recession.
Valentine’s Day in Dubai
Valentine Day Chinese style
Escape to a romantic Valentine’s Day retreat at The Palace – The Old Town
Reel Cinemas Valentine’s Day Listings
Jacky’s Electronics rolls...
The Arab ‘Blogosphere’
With around 35,000 active websites making up the Arab 'blogosphere', internet users in the Middle East have found new forms of expression, networking, and...
Egypt’s domino effect
In the Middle East and North Africa, people are taking to the streets, many of them inspired by Egypt.
The Crash of 2008 and What It Means
An excerpt of interview George Soros of Soros Fund Management with Bloomberg News Kathleen Hays.
Oscar Night Belongs To ‘The Hurt Locker’
The Hurt Locker, a film following the fortunes of a bomb disposal team in Iraq, has received nine academy award nominations for an Oscar,...