United Arab Emirates

Sport

Ronaldo scoops another individual award at Globe Soccer ceremony

Cristiano Ronaldo will have to make more room in his trophy cabinet after the Portugual international was named Globe Soccer player of the year.

27/12/2016

Sport

Stensen ends season as European top dog

Henrik Stensen has finished the year as golf’s European number one for a second time in his career.

20/11/2016

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European Tour golfers do the mannequin challenge before DP World Tour Championship

European Tour golfers took time out from preparing for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship to take part in the mannequin challenge.

19/11/2016

Sport

Westwood back from the wilderness at the Dubai World Tour Championship

Westwood back to form

17/11/2016

Cult

Dubai embraces Italian design

Showcase of design in Dubai

04/11/2016

United Arab Emirates

Watch: Cricketer plays on after losing his artificial leg

02/11/2016

Sci-Tech

Coming soon: robot cops on Dubai's streets

“Robot cops” will soon be patrolling the streets of Dubai.

01/11/2016

Sport

Judo: Abu Dhabi Grand Slam ends in style

European Championships silver medallist Guusje Steenhuis of the Netherlands enjoyed her fourth Grand Slam victory in the -78kg division on the third and final day of the Abu Dhabi Grand…

30/10/2016

Sport

Kangert wins Abu Dhabi Tour as Cavendish claims final stage

Astana’s Estonian rider Tanel Kangert claimed overall victory at the Abu Dhabi Tour on Sunday following the fourth and final stage that was won by Britain’s Mark…

23/10/2016

Economy

Dubai vies to be halal hub

The growth of halal food and lifestyle products is a focus of the Global Islamic Economy Summit in Dubai, presents huge business opportunity.

12/10/2016

Cult

Arab Fashion Week introduces 'ready-couture'

The 3rd edition of Arab Fashion Week (AFW) has come to a close in Dubai.

11/10/2016

Sci-Tech

More than a mirage: tropical biodome opens in Dubai

Boasting hundreds of species of tropical flora, fauna and wildlife, The Green Planet has opened in Dubai.

07/09/2016

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'Domino Drop Shot' world record broken in Dubai

A bar in Dubai has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest domino drop shot.

07/09/2016

United Arab Emirates

Dubai removes doors separating civil servants' offices

Dubai’s ruler has followed up a surprise visit to government buildings by ordering office doors be removed.

07/09/2016

Cult

Doors open to Dubai's new opera house

Dubai Opera, the purpose built multi-format performing arts theatre is well set to become Middle East's premiere arts centre.

02/09/2016

United Arab Emirates

Dubai officials fired after Sheikh finds empty desks during snap inspection

It was an unfortunate day to be late into the office.

31/08/2016

United Arab Emirates

'Jump! Jump! Jump! Leave your bags behind!' - Chaos inside crashed Dubai plane

Amateur video footage from on board a crashed Emirates Boeing 777 reveal passengers' panic as the scramble to escape the flaming jet.

04/08/2016

United Arab Emirates

Passengers dramatic escape as plane bursts into flames at Dubai airport

A plane crash-landed at Dubai Airport on Wednesday, immediately bursting into flames.

03/08/2016

United Arab Emirates

Firefighter dies while battling blaze after Emirates airline crash-lands in Dubai

A firefighter has died while fighting a blaze after an Emirates Airlines plane burst into flames after it crash-landed at Dubai International Airport.

03/08/2016

United Arab Emirates

Emirates Airlines CEO issues statement after plane crash-lands

Dubai International Airport has been closed until further notice after an Emirates flight crash landed and burst into flames.

03/08/2016

United Arab Emirates

Solar plane completes fuel-free round the world flight

Solar Impulse 2 has completed the first around the world flight using nothing but the sun's energy.

26/07/2016

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Solar-powered plane makes aviation history

Solar Impulse became the first round-the-world solar powered flight after touching down in Abu Dhabi.

26/07/2016

United Arab Emirates

"Completing a dream" Solar Impulse lands after fuel-free round-world-trip

The first round-the-world flight powered only by the sun has come full circle.

26/07/2016

United Arab Emirates

Ramadan for foreigners - as explained in the UAE

Ramadan is well underway, one of the most important periods on the Islamic calendar.

17/06/2016

Sci-Tech

Saving Green Turtles in the Gulf

Chasing the Green Turtle off the coast of the Gulf.

24/05/2016

United Arab Emirates

How to carry $250,000 in your pocket

Worried about deforming your pockets with wads of banknotes? Tired of humping around gold bars? If you’re a multi-millionaire looking for a portable

13/05/2016