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Dubai Frame project launched

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ordered the implementation of the new Dubai...

Help Japanese People

On March 11, 2011, a huge 8.9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit Japan, causing widespread destruction. Hundreds were killed, with ports and airports remain...

Dubai Metro reveals fare structure and Nol cards

The long awaited fare structure for the Dubai Metro has been announced by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, RTA, Dubai who spoke to Phil...

Call to action opens IRENA second assembly

The world’s most influential advocates for renewable energy gathered today in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) Second Assembly, where they were told that they must develop a new type of organisation for a new world.

UAE bans cucumbers from 4 European countries

UAE imposed a temporary ban on import of cucumbers from a number of European countries including Spain, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. A resolution...

UAE’s first gold bullion coin unveiled in Dubai

In recognition of the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and his His...

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,...

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...

Low-income UAE nationals in Dubai relieved from high electricity and water...

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai,...

Aerial View of Japan Earthquake

8.9-magnitude earthquake hits Japan Helicopter aerial view video of giant tsunami waves Authorities in at least 20 countries and numerous Pacific islands issued tsunami warnings...

Hot Spots 2025: Dubai Moves Up to 23rd Place

A new Economist Intelligence Unit research report, "Hot Spots 2025: Benchmarking the Future Competitiveness of Cities," commissioned by Citi, projects that São Paulo,...

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...

Opening Ceremony of the 10th FINA World Swimming Championships in Dubai

H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, graced today the grand...

Dubai named Middle East’s Leading Destination for 2nd year

DTCM scoops three World Travel Awards for Dubai The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing scooped global recognition for the Emirate of Dubai in...

Sky Wi-Fi debuts on Emirates Airline flights

Customers can access Wi-Fi in sky onboard flight using Wi Fi enabled devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops.

World’s Most Spectacular 2013 Celebration will be in Dubai

Unmatched fireworks and light show, dazzling lake performance and stunning live orchestra to herald in 2013 at Downtown Dubai The world’s most spectacular and...

Next 24 hour weekend at The Dubai Mall will keep visitors...

After receiving overwhelming response from visitors during the first 24-hour weekend of Eid in Dubai celebrations, The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and...