Today in Dubai
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UAE expresses support for Egypt
The UAE today issued the following statement on the latest developments in Egypt.
''The UAE, which has closely monitored developments in Egypt, confirms its confidence...
Why many offices in Dubai remain empty
Oversupply, developing infrastructure, high cost and excessive luxury are the main reasons for over a third of offices in Dubai to remain empty, according...
Dubai in Debt Shock
On Wednesday, the Emirate of Dubai asked for a moratorium of six months on billions of dollars of debt issued by key conglomerate Dubai...
Dubai to build Bluewaters Island; New Dubai Eye landmark
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved...
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...
At the Top reopens to the public today
At the Top, the observation deck of Burj Khalifa, world's tallest skyscraper, reopened today, two months after an elevator malfunction forced it to close.
Dozens...
Wall Street Protests: More than 700 arrested
The U.S. is witnessing angry moods in the nation's financial hub. Hundreds have thrown their weight behind the latest demonstration, named "Occupy Wall Street",...
Arabic poetry becomes reality TV hit
It's been called the Arab world's answer to Pop Idol and it's taking the Middle East by storm. But instead of singing their way...
Global Village to close on April 6
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered extension in the...
UAE sends security troops to Bahrain
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Mohammed Gergash stated that the United Arab Emirates, in response to a request from the sisterly...
UAE signs defence contracts worth over Dh 12 bn at IDEX
The UAE has struck contracts in the tune of Dh 12.3 billion on the third day of the 9th International Defence Conference and Exhibition...
Dubai Celebration of the New Year 2011
The clock struck 12 in Dubai and the city’s iconic tower Burj Khalifa sparkled in the lustre of a thousand lights, fireworks and laser...
Deadly anti-Mubarak protests in Cairo
3 people have been killed as thousands took to the streets of Egypt in its biggest anti-government protests in years. The largest rallies gathered...
Statment from Emaar: Not merging with Dubai Holding
Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding announced today that they called off merger plans, revealed few months ago.
A joint statement said that the decision was...
Global Branding Opportunity for Britain
The UK comes to a standstill tomorrow, Friday 29th of April, to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. There's no denying...
Capitalism Collapse? Occupy Wall Street!
The collective voices of American dissent has manifested into a movement impossible to ignore. "Occupy Wall Street" began in the world's financial capital, but...
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid about Iran nuclear ambitions
UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum talks to CNN about Iran's nuclear ambitions.
