Dubai News

A stalled project in Business Bay is likely to be among the few projects to be restarted under the Tanmia initiative of the Dubai Land Department, Emirates 24/7 has learnt. A semi-government entity has agreed to invest money to help complete the Santevill project, informed sources said. “The paperwork Read more [...]

Early morning fog blanketed several major roads in Dubai – especially Emirates Road, Al Khail Road and parts of Sheikh Zayed Road. Motorists were forced to drive at very slow speeds as visibility reduced to near-zero. Dubai has been experiencing foggy conditions since Read more [...]

While anticipating the first fashion show to hit the catwalk, the huge crowd that was present got a wonderful welcome when the 'Flash Mob', consisting of 50 young women and men, came out of the blues to stage a dance act. Cheered Read more [...]

Anna Zacharias ABU DHABI // A planned expansion of Emirates Road from Dubai to Abu Dhabi would improve traffic flow and economic development, but not solve long-term safety issues or strains on commuters, experts say. The Abu Dhabi Read more [...]

DUBAI: The Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) has implemented a first-of-its-kind online system to facilitate a completely paperless environment. The implementation of this system will benefit over thousands of establishments, particularly those Read more [...]

Florian Neuhof Solar technology has not yet reached a stage where it can be scaled-up without difficulties, and most projects do not exceed a few hundred Read more [...]

Dubai is reviewing waste management fees in the emirate as part of its efforts to reach an ambitious goal of zero landfilling by 2030, officials said. The Dubai Municipality has embarked on an integrated waste management master plan for the next Read more [...]

Ahmed Rizvi Ayele Abshero broke Haile Gebrselassie's Dubai Marathon record by half a minute on Friday. DUBAI // Ayele Abshero Biza, running a marathon for the first time, clipped the Read more [...]

DUBAI: The kitchen is where one begins to know what healthy food is, and so parents must encourage their children to help them in the activity of preparing nourishing meals.Dubai resident Suzanne Husseini Read more [...]

So here I stand on the hazy outskirts of Abu Dhabi, a sprawling metropolis built by the business of black gold. Two hours away from Dubai - the honorary Las Vegas of the Middle East - its skyscrapers thrust skywards like fingers on a hungry hand; all shiny and mirrored and Read more [...]

WAM Abu Dhabi, Jan 28th, 2012 (WAM)--The state visit of Turkish President Abdullah Gul to the UAE on Sunday will usher in new horizons for joint cooperation between the UAE and Turkey in the economic, trade and investment areas, thanks to distinguished ties between the leadership and peoples Read more [...]

WAM Dubai, 28th Jan. 2012 (WAM) -- Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), a major life sciences hub in the Middle East and a member of TECOM Investments, hosted a gala dinner for China-based biotechnology companies. Gao Youzhen, Consul General of China in the UAE, Marwan Abdulaziz, Director of Business Development at DuBiotech, senior TECOM Read more [...]

Web-based training session available for participants from 12 February to 1 March 2012 Exhibition for YEC participants from 28-31 March du supports YEC for the third consecutive year as main sponsor More than 2,000 projects and 6,500 students participated in previous cycles Under the Read more [...]

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates /PRNewswire/ - An estimated 72,000 healthcare professionals gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre Jan. 23-26 for the 2012 Arab Health Congress and Exhibition. The meeting also provided the framework for the 2nd Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Cancer Therapy Conference.During the exhibition, Elekta demonstrated Read more [...]

Text size     DUBAI - Dubai Airport Freezone's director general, Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, met with Kazuyuki Hamada, Japan's Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, to discuss ways to strengthen industry relations between the two parties. Kazuyuki said: "The Middle East represents an increasingly significant business opportunity for Japan and we Read more [...]