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United Arab Emirates

Tourist faces jail after touching man in Dubai bar

The tourist was arrested for public indecency after touching a man to avoid spilling a drink on him.

09/10/2017

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A second fire engulfs Dubai's 'Torch' skyscraper

For the second time in two years a fire has ripped through Dubai's 'Torch' skyscraper, one of the world's tallest residential towers.

04/08/2017

United Arab Emirates

Fire engulfs Dubai's 'Torch' skyscraper for second time

The incident may revive questions about the safety of materials used on the exteriors of high-rise buildings across the world.

04/08/2017

United Arab Emirates

Dubai dogs get own air-conditioned park and pool

It appears a dog's life isn't so bad after all. At least in Dubai, where an indoor dog park claiming to be the world's biggest opened last April.

27/07/2017

Culture news

Dubai celebrates budding fashion talent

Budding fashion talents have been showcasing their designs in Dubai. Held in one of the world’s largest shopping malls, the Vogue Fashion Dubai

27/07/2017

Qatar

UAE denies hacking Qatari state websites

The United Arab Emirates was not responsible for an alleged hack of Qatari websites, the UAE's minister of state for foreign affairs said on Monday.

17/07/2017

United Arab Emirates

In a land of no democracy the font is self-expression

Dubai has a microsoft designed font for self expression

01/05/2017

Economy

US travel and laptop bans spark concern among Gulf airlines

The US government's travel and laptop bans have been a major talking point at this year's Arabian Travel Market.

27/04/2017

Economy

Middle East set to be tourism hotspot

The Arabian Travel Market is showcasing the region the World Tourism Organisation says is set to become a tourist hotspot.

26/04/2017

United Arab Emirates

Tolerance is a part of our DNA, says United Arab Emirates minister

Euronews’ Daleen Hassan spoke to Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, United Arab Emirates’ minister of tolerance during the World Government Summit 2017 in Dubai.

13/02/2017

Sport

Marcel Kittel does the double in Dubai

Kittel punches the peloton with victory in Dubai

04/02/2017

Target

3D printing for medical purposes highlighted at Dubai's 'Arab Health'

Dubai's 42nd Arab Health exhibition focuses on automation and innovation technology

03/02/2017

Sport

Cycling: Kittel maintains perfect start at 2017 Dubai Tour

Marcel Kittel continued his perfect start to the defence of his Dubai Tour title when he won a sprint finish for his second win from the opening two stages.

01/02/2017

United Arab Emirates

Exhibition celebrates Africa and UAE's rich shared history

25/01/2017

United Arab Emirates

Firefighters in Dubai to use jetpacks

Dubai’s civil defence force showcased their futuristic new fire-fighting tools on January 20, which included a water-powered jetpack.

23/01/2017

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

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

Sci-Tech

Coming soon: robot cops on Dubai's streets

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

01/11/2016

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