UAE

March 31, 2013

To celebrate the link-up, Emirates and Qantas staged a tandem flyover of the Sydney Harbour Bridge by two Airbus A380s. (JAMES MORGAN / QANTAS / AFP)
12:46 GMT

Qantas reports a sharp increase in bookings to Europe since it signed a deal with Dubai’s Emirates, under which the first flight in partnership between the two airlines is due to take off on Sunday.

Dubai taxi driver adds finishing touches to portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan smiling at a falcon. (Photo courtesy: Gulf News)
10:41 GMT

Taxi driver Hamza Erimakunnath journeys Dubai roads to earn his livelihood and support his family back home in Kerala, India. However, he uses his precious free time to practice an extraordinary talent.

Kadim Al Sahir performing as part of the du World Music Festival, at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre (Photo :ATIQ-UR-REHMAN)
09:21 GMT

The Iraqi singer charmed fans with his voice on Thursday night.

The Dutch DJ headlined the Goan music festival at its Middle Eastern debut
05:51 GMT

Goa's Sunburn festival finally made it to the shores of the Arabian Gulf on Thursday. And with DJ Tiesto headlining the event, the crowd was sure to be in for a treat!

March 30, 2013

Live and Let Die: Guns and Roses hit the high notes in Abu Dhabi.
11:51 GMT

The U.S. supergroup made a triumphant return to the UAE despite the lack of lead guitarist, Slash.

March 29, 2013

Hussein al Jasmi is not just a pretty face!
06:00 GMT

The X Factor Arabia judge is given the honor during a press conference for a new search engine.

March 28, 2013

The UAE Central Bank has agreed to cap mortgages at levels recommended by the UAE Banks Federation.
12:29 GMT

The UAE Central Bank has agreed to cap mortgages at levels recommended by the UAE Banks Federation.

Guns N’ Roses band members from left Dizzy Reed (keyboards), DJ Ashba (guitar), Tommy Stinson (bass) and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (guitar). (Photo: Hadrian Hernandez/Gulf News)
07:53 GMT

The Guns N' Roses star tells fans they’ll be missing out if they leave Thursday's Abu Dhabi show early.

The man bringing pop sensation Justin Bieber to Dubai has said not to expect Lady Gaga in the emirate any time soon - because her financial demands are too high.
07:15 GMT

The man bringing pop sensation Justin Bieber to Dubai has said not to expect Lady Gaga in the emirate any time soon - because her financial demands are too high.

Comic lovers are in for a treat at this year’s Dubai Comic Con to be held from April 5. (Image: MEFCC)
05:36 GMT

Comic lovers are in for a treat at this year’s Dubai Comic Con to be held from April 5.

March 27, 2013

Former UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan
12:15 GMT

The former UN-Arab League Envoy says the time to arm the rebels has passed and urged for a political solution to the ongoing conflict.

The superstar DJ promises to bring plenty of electro tunes to the UAE's Sunburn Festival.
05:35 GMT

The superstar DJ promises to bring plenty of electro tunes to the UAE's Sunburn Festival.

March 26, 2013

Najwa Karam and Fares Karam
14:34 GMT

Lebanese co-national singers Najwa Karam and Fares Karam had the audience in raptures for a Dubai Mother's Day special concert. Meanwhile, the once-fighting pair seemed to hit it off as best friends again, calling a truce on their rumored conflict.

Dubai Courts
12:30 GMT

The convicted former CEO's case has been referred to a panel of financial experts, after complaints from the defence team.

Man uses camera (Gulf News Photo)
10:39 GMT

It's a technology geek's paradise at the Dubai World Trade Centre this April.