Eid Al Adha Holidays: 5-day break likely for UAE private sector
Eid Al Adha is less than a month away and residents are looking forward to planning their vacations. Here is the holiday guide that you…
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25,000 buildings under construction in Dubai
Residents will soon be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a home, as Dubai is currently constructing over 25,000 new buildings – including…
Obaida’s killer gets death sentence
The man who raped and killed 8-year-old Obaida Al Aqrabawi was sentenced to death on Monday morning. About 10 members of the victim’s family were…
Dubai Crocodile Park to open in 2016
A crocodile park, one of the first in the Middle East region, will open in Dubai by year-end, according to Dubai Municipality. Located near Mushrif…
Top 10 Dubai villa deals: Dh44 million in Emirates Hills at No 1
A villa sold for Dh44 million in Emirates Hills, one of Dubai’s most affluent communities, topping the list of the 10 biggest villa deals completed…
Sheikh Mohammed sees UAE endurance riders thrive in London
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid, Crown Prince of Dubai, witnessed the UAE riders…
Dubai rents fall further but rates near bottom
Both tenants and property buyers in Dubai continued to enjoy bargaining power in recent months, but it won’t be too long before rents and house…
UAE International Investors Council to participate in UAE-India Economic Forum
The UAE International Investors Council has announced its participation in the 2nd Edition of UAE-India Economic Forum, UIEF, as a Strategic Partner. Senior members of…
Emirates plane crash: Hero firefighter dies saving 282 passengers moments before jet explodes
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered his sincere condolences and sympathy…
How has EK521 incident affected DXB’s passenger numbers?
A statement issued by Emirates airline says that 157 of the 282 passengers on board flight EK521 disembarked in Dubai, and left the airport on…