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Sheikh Mohammed’s sixth anniversary as Ruler of Dubai

Six years ago, on this day - January 4th, 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the Ruler of Dubai following the death of Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

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...

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,...

Emirates Airline hits new high with record half year results

Emirates produced a net profit of AED 3.4 billion (US$ 925 million), for the first six months of its current financial year ending...

Airbus’ neo boost at Dubai Airshow

Fuel economy continues to be a big driver of plane sales and at the Dubai Airshow green is the word. While it develops its rival...

The Dubai Mall unveils ‘All Night Long’ Eid in Dubai

International celebrities to be part of the Eid kick-off weekend Visitors spending AED 300 get a chance to win AED 300,000 in National Bonds and...

Same Story, Different Headlines

Now, wherever in the world you were last week, you could hardly open a newspaper or watch television without coming across a mention of...

At the Top, Burj Dubai opens to the public on Jan....

‘At the Top, Burj Dubai’ will be an adrenaline-rush experience Introductory tickets priced at AED 100 for adults and AED...

Dubai Shopping Festival 2013 Calendar of Events

Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) will once again organize the Dubai Shopping Festival. The Festival will include various promotions, events and activities and...

Emirates and Qantas Welcome Draft ACCC Determination on Partnership

Emirates and Qantas have welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) draft determination that proposes to grant authorisation for their partnership for five...

Dubai FDI brings in AED3.44 billion, 77 companies in 2011

Dubai FDI, the foreign investment office in the Department of Economic Development in Dubai, succeeded in attracting and promoting 77 companies in the emirate during 2011.

Post Your Own UAE National Day Greetings at www.union40.ae

Community Development Authority in Dubai has launched a dedicated website where UAE residents and visitors can post greetings to UAE leadership on occasion of UAE's 40th National Day.

UAE Foreign Ministry monitors situation in Egypt

Assistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Dr Tareq Al Hedan stated that the Ministry is monitoring with great interest the current situation in Egypt,...

World’s tallest building to open in Dubai today

Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, is set to open today in Dubai amid tight security. The 160-floor tower will be looking down at a...

Record Breaking Five New Aircraft Join Emirates Fleet

Global expansion continues as A380 and Boeing 777 fleets growThe current Emirates fleet will expand by five aircraft in the month of December as...

Dubai is the busiest airport in Asia-Pacific

ACI Asia-Pacific airports recorded 9.3% year-on-year growth in March and 15.4% at airports in the Middle East. Passenger traffic during the first quarter of 2013...

Royalty and Rock help Britain opens its Olympics

The queen and James Bond gave the London Olympics a royal entrance like no other Friday in an opening ceremony that rolled to the...