The rise of Arab republics? - The Arab world has lately been experiencing monumental changes including the realignment of political alliances, but one possible long-term outcome of the Arab... (photo: AP / Gustavo Ferrari) Al Jazeera Arab World Democracy Photos Protest Wikipedia: Arab Spring |
Dubai airport traffic up 15.4% Dubai : Continuing its double-digit traffic growth for the third consecutive month, Dubai International Airport (DIA) handled 4,848,320 passengers in March 2012, a 15.4... (photo: Creative Commons) Gulf News Airport Dubai Growth Photos Traffic Wikipedia: Dubai International Airport |
UAE accident report for 2011: 6700 accidents, 720 deaths Car accident deaths plummeted 25.5 % in the UAE, and 19% in Abu Dhabi, by the end of 2011 compared to 2009, in a remarkable achievement which reflects the great efforts... (photo: WN / gehad) Khaleej Times Accidents Deaths Photos Traffic UAE Wikipedia: United Arab Emirates |
In UAE island, rent a house to own it SHARE AND DISCUSSTweet Abu Dhabi, April 17: An island resort in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE) has come up with a residential complex where people will be able to rent... (photo: WN / Guillaume Poulet-Mathis) The Times of India Island Photos Resort Tourism UAE Wikipedia: United Arab Emirates |
Turkish Airlines launches state-of-the-art A321 from Abu Dhabi International Airport Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Turkish Airlines announced the launch of the new Airbus 321 aircraft on the Abu Dhabi to Istanbul route. The unique new Airbus will... (photo: AP) TravelDailyNews Abudhabi Airlines Airports Photos Turky Wikipedia: Turkish Airlines |
Analysts: UAE can do a lot to retrieve islands Abu Dhabi: Analysts yesterday warned Iran not to test UAE's resolve over the issue of the three occupied islands, as an Iranian company started tourism cruises to the UAE... (photo: Creative Commons / Imre Solt) Gulf News Iran Islands Photos Tourism UAE Wikipedia: Abu Musa |
IndiGo passenger cries foul DUBAI: A Dubai-based passenger is alleging fraud after his online bookings for two Indian airline IndiGo flights were cancelled for what he said were dodgy reasons. P.... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) Gulf News Airlines Business Photos Transport Wikipedia: IndiGo |
Air Seychelles staff start training in Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has welcomed the first group of Air Seychelles 18 cabin crew members and pilots to its training... (photo: Creative Commons / malpo90) Nation Airline Industry Photos Transport Wikipedia: Air Seychelles |
Microsoft Open Door opens in Dubai Dubai: Microsoft, in collaboration with Dubai Internet City, on Monday kicked-off the Microsoft Open Door event in Dubai. The two-day event brings the next... (photo: Public Domain / MartinHagberg) Gulf News Business Dubai Internet Photos Wikipedia: Microsoft |
Dubai Duty Free to raise Dh4b to finance Dubai International Airport Dubai: The Dubai Duty Free said it will raise up to Dh4 billion ($1.1 billion) to partly finance the expansion of Dubai International Airport. It has mandated... (photo: WN / Prajkta) Gulf News Dubai Finance Market Photos Wikipedia: Dubai Duty Free |
Emirates considers bond refinancing Dubai: Emirates airline could look at refinancing a $550 million (Dh2.02 billion) bond maturing in June as borrowing costs fall, according to a company executive. Gary... (photo: Creative Commons / Ciacho5) Gulf News Airline Economy Emirates Photos Refinancing Wikipedia: Emirates (airline) |
U.S. forces major deterrent to Iran in Persian Gulf The U.S. military is now out of Iraq. That doesn't mean it's leaving a defensive void in the Persian Gulf region. The U.S. Navy and Air Force troops are stationed in four... (photo: DOD / Public Domain) The Examiner Gulf Iran Military Persian Photos Wikipedia: United States Armed Forces |
Salman's ‘Being Human’ line coming to Dubai April 05: Local fans of the philanthropist Salman Khan have reason to rejoice, as the Bollywood actor has by his own admission stated that Dubai will be next in the scope... (photo: AP / Rajesh Nirgude) The Siasat Daily Bollywood Celebrity Photos Star Wikipedia: Salman Khan |
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways sees sales jump Gulf carrier Etihad Airways said Tuesday its sales jumped 28 percent to $989 million in the first quarter of the year as it pushed ahead with its rapid expansion. The... (photo: Creative Commons / caribb) STL Today Airlines Business Photos Transport Wikipedia: Etihad Airways |
Slideshow: Aishwarya Rai dazzles at the Dubai World Cup 2012 Former Miss World Aishwarya Rai presented one of the style prize awards at the Dubai World Cup on March 31, 2012. The actress made her appearance at the event and also... (photo: Creative Commons / Bollywood Dreamz) The Examiner Celebrity Photos Star Women |
Dubai Earth Hour 2012 celebrations saved 216 MW DUBAI - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that Earth Hour 2012 celebrations held in Dubai on Saturday night attracted overwhelming support from... (photo: WN / Prajkta) Khaleej Times Dubai Earth Electricity Photos Wikipedia: Dubai |
Aishwarya raises the glamour stakes After much hype and anticipation, Bollywood A-lister Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her appearance at the Dubai World Cup on Saturday, raising the glamour stakes to an... (photo: AP / Joel Ryan) Gulf News Bollywood Celebrity Photos Star Wikipedia: Aishwarya Rai |
Sharjah wants more people to drink milk Sharjah: Authorities launched a two-month campaign on Sunday to boost the consumption of milk in Sharjah and to raise the importance of healthy eating habits. "Our... (photo: WN / Geeta) Gulf News Food Health Photos Society Wikipedia: Milk |
Dubai set for world's richest race DUBAI - The 17th staging of the globe's richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup (DWC), is all set to get under way at Meydan on Saturday afternoon. The DWC itself carries... (photo: AP Photo / Kamran Jebreili) Khaleej Times Dubai Dubai World Cup Photos Race Wikipedia: Dubai World Cup |
HSBC to acquire Lloyds UAE onshore operations for $769 million Dubai: HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd (HSBC), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has entered into an agreement to acquire the onshore retail and... (photo: WN / jayshree) Gulf News Business Finance Market Photos Wikipedia: HSBC |