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Special Reports

Shell looks out for a GameChanger; Highlights Masdar City

Are you an alternative energy entrepreneur? There are people who cannot stop dreaming up ideas to make things better. Still most of these ideas...

2013 Calendar of Public Holidays in UAE

The Abu Dhabi Government has announced on its website the 2013 calendar of public holidays in the United Arab Emirates. Government employees will enjoy public...

Naturalization and Residency eServices through Internet

Under the guidelines of LT. General H.H. Sheikh Saif Ben Zayad Al Nahyan Interior Minister on the importance of improving the services that MOI...

Dubai Sparks Market Tumble

Worldwide markets fell after Dubai announced $60 Billion debt due to costly construction projects. Sheila MacVicar reports.

Armani Hotel Opening

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...

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid launches World Peace Award

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE on Wednesday issued a decree in his capacity...

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...

World’s First A380 Facility Fully Open for Business

Emirates and Dubai Airports today announced the successful completion of the phased launch of Concourse A – the home of the A380 and...

Deira City Centre hosts ‘Go Red for Women’

Deira City Centre supports Go Red for Women by offering complimentary heart health tests for women this weekend Each year, over 17.5 million die from...

Dubai Confirmed as World’s 2nd Busiest International Airport

Dubai International has been confirmed as the world's second busiest airport for international passenger traffic, moving ahead of Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport...

What does the Gulf want from Copenhagen?

As the Copenhagen Summit looks to make new agreements on Climate Change, what sort of agreement do countries of the Gulf want?

Hillary Clinton in UAE

Sheikh Mohammed receives US Secretary of State Abu Dhabi Crown Prince receives Hillary Clinton

Lack of Tsunami Warning System in UAE

A strong earthquake in Indonesia shook the island of Java on Monday morning. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7, was recorded at...

Iran shoots down US drone; Oil could jump over $150

Iranian forces have shot down an American unmanned drone in the east of the country, according to Iran's state news agency.

Dubai Residents Concerned about Cost of Living

Although the latest Consumer Confidence Survey conducted by the Department of Economic Development (DED) shows general positive consumer sentiment, it also indicates that...

Burj Dubai and a view from ‘At The Top’

A super fast elevator ride to the highest observation platform in the world, 450m above ground level. Jump on board for this exhilarating ride...

Analysis: Upheaval in Egypt

Experts speak to Al Jazeera about the situation in Egypt on Friday's "day of wrath" that saw protesters face rubber bullets, tear gas and...