His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, unveiled a new era in Middle East aviation today when he revealed the first of flydubai’s 50 Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation aircraft. flydubai is Dubai’s first low cost carrier and aims... (Continue reading)
The office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is to impose new minimum standards across all labour camp accommodation in the Emirate, Construction Week can reveal. The move... (Continue reading)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced he will be holding an online question and answer session with residents and the media in a week’s time. The online ‘town... (Continue reading)
Shaikh Ahmad Bin Juma Al Maktoum passed away on Monday. The palace of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is mourning the death of Shaikh Ahmad, WAM reported. Local radio... (Continue reading)
Dubai hoteliers are waging a price war, with room rates cut by as much as half as they try to lure tourists hit by the global financial crisis. The recession in Europe, Dubai’s largest tourist source market, has caused a... (Continue reading)
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai has ordered the cancellation of all forms of celeberations marking the new year in Dubai emirate. According to... (Continue reading)
At 512.1 metres (1,680 feet), Burj Dubai has become the world’s tallest tower. Burj Dubai, being developed by Emaar Properties, is now taller than Taipei 101 in Taiwan, which at 508 metres had been the tallest building in the world since... (Continue reading)
The Rosy Blue Masters 2007 was inaugurated on Thursday, May 10, by His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Held under the Royal Patronage of HH Sheikha Manal Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, wife of HH Sheikh... (Continue reading)
United Arab Emirate-based Al Ahli Group and Marvel Entertainment, Inc. announced today a partnership that will bring Marvel’s full library of Super Heroes – including Spider-Man, Iron Man, The X-Men, Incredible Hulk, The Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer – to... (Continue reading)
World Islamic Economic Forum to discuss impact of Muslim countries on a globalized economy Prominent leaders and opinion-makers in government and business to converge in Kuala Lumpur in May. The third World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), a platform to explore business... (Continue reading)
Emirates, an Dubai based international airline, will begin offering non-stop service between Houston and Dubai on Dec. 3.The flight will initially operate three times a week, increasing to a daily service beginning Feb. 1, 2008. Currently, Dubai-based Emirates has three daily... (Continue reading)
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai yesterday honoured the winners of the prestigious Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Arab Management 2006. Held during the 4th Arab Strategy... (Continue reading)
As traffic becomes more and more of a concern in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has sanctioned the project to have a Floating Bridge... (Continue reading)