UAE

April 8, 2013

Babe-watch: Carmen Electra is expected to draw in the men of Dubai
09:00 GMT

The buxom Carmen Electra will bring a touch of old-school Playboy glamor with her voluptuous vibe to a trendy UAE nightclub and no doubt draw in the crowds of bay-watchers to Dubai's shores.

April 7, 2013

is the UAE's so-called Skype ban being lifted?
12:44 GMT

Internet users in the UAE have been able to access Skype, despite an alleged 'ban' on accessing the company's website.

Telling twenty young hopefuls their dreams were over was no easy task for the Idol judges.
10:47 GMT

Broken hearts and extended dreams was the theme of Episode Six. Judges completed the arduous taks of narrowing down the final twenty seven.

April 4, 2013

Gangnam style stormed the deserts of Arabia
23:07 GMT

Sharjah is set to be the site of an Indian top actor's Gangnam style 'break' this weekend. Mohanlal may be a little late into the game, since Psy's introducing new work: Move over Gangnam and step in 'Gentleman' style as his second international 'release'.

Eraserheads will wipe out all traces of other music acts when they hit the Dubai arena
07:59 GMT

The old-school Eraserheads are bringing the Filipino back to Dubai! They're kicking off their UAE gig today, April 4th.

April 3, 2013

Simon Fujiwara displays awkward, mysterious art
15:20 GMT

Awkward, mysterious, and eclectically fun, Simon Fujiwara of Sharjah displays art inspired by an old family photograph.

Justin Bieber has delighted Middle Eastern fans by announcing another gig in the region.
08:17 GMT

Didn't get your hands on the Dubai tickets? Never fear! The one and only Justin Bieber will be in Oman as well.

April 2, 2013

Wadjda makes Saudi proud
20:14 GMT

An array of films, including the Saudi setpiece Wadjda, that showcase Arab talent will be the highlight of GFF.

Train can't wait to return to Dubai.
07:15 GMT

After their hit performance at Dubai Jazz Fest in 2011, the band are desperate to get back to the Middle East.

April 1, 2013

Jay Wud opened for Guns N' Roses in their recent Abu Dhabi gig.
12:27 GMT

The local legend spills the beans about his dream opening slot.

Noora's winning Harlem Shake video.
11:57 GMT

A dance fan who won a place to perform alongside ‘Harlem Shake’ creator Baauer in Dubai this weekend did not make it on stage because she was denied admission to the venue.

Jordin Sparks at the Dubai World Cup on Saturday. (Photo: Abdel-Krim Kallouche/Gulf News)
06:00 GMT

After enjoying a glam day out at the Dubai World Cup, Jordin Sparks says she's keeping her fingers crossed that she'll be back in the UAE performing later this year.

March 31, 2013

The man behind the worlds tallest building in Dubai is planning on going  even higher with a new construction in Asia
14:06 GMT

The man behind the Burj Khalifa says he is keen to build a tower in Asia that would soar more than 1km into the sky and steal Dubai’s crown as home to the world’s tallest building.

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.