UAE ‘winning’ war on wild pet trade
The multi-billion dollar illegal trade of exotic pets in the United Arab Emirates is facing a "succeeding" government crackdown.
After years of battling the illicit...
First Arab woman accepted at Juilliard and NYUGAP
Dina Shihabi was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, grew up in Dubai, and moved to New York City in 2007. She has recently been...
UAE Foreign Ministry warns citizens not to travel to Sri Lanka
An official source at the Foreign Ministry said that in view of the current security situations in Sri Lanka, the ministry urges UAE citizens...
Cargo Plane Crashes North of Dubai
A Sudanese cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff Wednesday afternoon from Sharjah airport near Dubai, killing at least six crew members.
Volcano travel chaos spreads
A huge cloud of ash spewed out by an Icelandic volcano has continued to cause travel chaos across Europe, with the fallout spreading around...
Dubai Ruler Says `We Are Back’ After Restructuring Debt
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum discusses the emirate's recovery from a debt crisis involving state-controlled holding company Dubai World. He talks...
Global Village will open before Eid Al Adha
Global Village will welcome visitors earlier than usual this year to cover the period of the Eid El Adha, making this season the longest...
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Public Sector to observe national day, Eid Al Adha from 2...
Federal ministries, department and entities will remain closed from 2nd December 2008 (4th Zul Hija 1429) up to 11th December 2008 (13th Zul Hija...
Dubai Chamber is platform for business development
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry is here to provide an indispensable source of competitive advantage for the business community in Dubai. We...
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 Hosts G8 and Deauville partners Meeting in Abu Dhabi
UAE held a meeting for G8 financial undersecretaries and Deauville partners in Abu Dhabi, to prepare for upcoming meeting in April.
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...
Thousands to take part in inauguration of Burj Dubai, the...
6,000 invited guests to watch dramatic inauguration ceremony
Live broadcast on Dubai TV and several international channels
Burj...
H H Sheikh Mohammed crowned winner of Royal Ascot
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was crowned today winner of the Gold...
Riding A Trend
When it comes to looking cool, the Gulf's youth knows what it likes: expensive cars, the latest mobiles and designer sunglasses. However, unlike many...
Ramadan Working Hours
Mohammad Obaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of the Federal Authority for Human Resources (FAHR) has issued a circular...