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Ramadan etiquette for non-Muslims
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, is one of the most important periods in the Muslim year. It is a time of spiritual awakening, self-evaluation and remembrance of Allah, which Muslims observe through...
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Gold jewellery demand in UAE up 29% in Q1
Demand for gold jewellery rose 29 percent in the UAE and 25 percent in Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2010, according to the latest quarterly report from the World Gold Council (WGC).
India was the ...
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New RERA index shows Dubai rent declines
Rents in some of Dubai`s most popular areas have fallen by about 20 percent since March, according to the latest Rental Index published by the emirate`s property regulator.
Apartment rents in Dubai Marina...
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Respond to BlackBerry ban
The UAE`s telecom regulator, the TRA, will suspend Research in Motions Blackberry services, including email and web browsing, from October 11.
In response to this announcements the UAE two telecoms operator...
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UAE astronomer sees Ramadan starting on Aug 11...
The Muslims fasting month of Ramadan will start on Wednesday August 11, with Eid Ul Fitr falling on Friday September 10, according to a UAE astronomer.
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, astronomy researcher and supervis...
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Dubai rents continue to fall
A new report by Landmark Advisory has found that rents in residential and commercial units in Dubai continue to fall irrespective of quality and location. Declines are primarily attributed to increasing supply, a tr...
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Circus Big Aple from New-York in Abu-Dhabi
New York Circus -Big Apple- has been planned tour on July 23d in Abu-Dhabi.
New York Circus - one of the largest circuses in the world, which involved artists from Europe, America and Russia (trapeze arti...
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New iPhone hits UAE next month
The iPhone will be on sale in the UAE within six weeks, retailers say.
However, Apple`s new handset will only be available on the grey market since neither Etisalat nor du have yet said when it will be of...
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Key bridges open on Shaikh Zayed Road interchange
Vital bridges linking Al Safa Road and Financial Centre Road open to traffic.
The new bridge on the first interchange of Shaikh Zayed Road opens to provide free traffic flow toward Al Safa Road and Financ...
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Etisalat launches 3D TV service in UAE
Starting Tuesday, Etisalat will provide 3D TV to all its triple play eLife customers and to E-Vision customers
In less than a year of its successful High Definition TV (HD TV) launch in the UAE, Etisala...
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UAE announces major change to school timetable
Schools in the UAE are set for a major shake-up, splitting the 2010/11 year into three terms instead of two as part of plans to raise education standards.
Humaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education, said th...
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UAE health officials urge total smoking ban
Senior UAE health officials have called for a total smoking ban in all public places, it has been reported.
Dr Salim Adib, the head of public health and safety at the Health Authority Abu Dhabi, said the ...
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Dubai World reaches $23.5b debt deal with key banks
Deal must still be approved from banks outside the core negotiating committee
Dubai: Government-owned conglomerate Dubai World said on Thursday headline economic terms have been agreed in principle with its finan...
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Dubai Metro opens three more stations in key areas
Three more stations on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro were opened Saturday, bringing the total number of operational stations to 21.
The new stations started receiving passengers as the metro operati...
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Seven facts for National ID cards
What is the Identity Card?
The ID card is mandatory for each national or expat over the age of 15. It is expected that the ID card will, later, replace all currently applicable other identification means such a...
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New rules for metro luggage
Passengers on Dubai Metro are now able to carry two pieces of hand luggage with them.
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said yesterday that one piece of luggage measuring 81cm x 58cm x 30cm and a second...
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Call anytime, anywhere for AED 0.50/min from Landline
Etisalat brings two amazing offers for one country for you on your Landline service.
Offer 1
A special discounted rate of AED0.50 per minute to one country all day long along with a connection of AED...
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«Ladies` Night. For Women Only». 5-6 May, Dubai
"Stars Dome Group" solemnly closes its 2009-2010 season and is pleased to offer to your attantion the latest theatrical premiere of this season, - a play by Anthony McCarthy, Simon Sinclair and Jacques Collard - «La...
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News from "Pangkor Laut" project
Marine Environmental Studies Completed.
In keeping with our commitment as stewards of the environment, we are pleased announce the successful completion of our marine environmental studies. These studies are ne...
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The 400th part of villas in the Victory Heights project will be rented out in Dubai
Project developers of the Victory Heights in Dubai (UAE) have confirmed the information about the beginning of the process of renting out the Fourth hundred of villas project in March this year.
This project c...
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2010 will be devoted to the UAEs return of its investor confidence in real estate
Trust - that`s what will be the key focus for the real estate market of the Gulf region in 2010, because the main goal, which the developers set themselves, is the return of all investors confidence.
According...
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330 new apartments will be built in Downtown Jebel Ali (UAE)
According to the deputy executive director of developer Limitless ME - Amin Salah, they will build a real estate market consistent of 330 new housing units in his project The Galleries on a large-scale, a multi-pu...
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The second Dubai International airport will be opened in June
The new airport, after the Grand Opening, will be claimed to be the largest in the world, and will start its duties from the acceptance and shipment of goods. What day the airport will start working with passengers ...
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"Daddies" in Dubai! Post review
The early Saturday morning was ominous, and the winter this year turned out to be freezing cold. The Gloomy weather outside the window and the leaden clouds overlapping the sky down to its horizon didn`t help much e...
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