UAE

May 5, 2013

Authorities responded by targeting the media, in particular social media, given its ability to respond immediately to the uprisings’ day-to-day events.
12:51 GMT

Gulf countries always fail the freedom of the press test, as seen with the 2013 World Press Freedom Index issued by Reporters Without Borders. Although these countries are wealthy and boast the trappings of modern states, they continue to rank at the bottom.

The offices of the National Bank of Dubai
10:17 GMT

UAE bank customers are less likely to stick it out with one bank compared to their peers in other markets due to stiff competition in the banking industry.

Justin Bieber is worth waiting for
07:40 GMT

He finally made it. Dubai 'Beliebers' waited months for the Justin Bieber 'Believe' concert, so what was another two hours? The mamas of the young fans were not quite so patient with the 10pm start time.

The elusive Justin Bieber was nowhere to be found at Dubai Mall
07:24 GMT

Don't believe everything you read on Twitter. Thousands Justin Bieber fans flocked to Dubai Mall after the teen star's bodyguard tweeted that he would be going to 'Millions of Milkshakes'. Disappointment was all the thousands of 'Beliebers' found.

The superstar DJ was in Dubai for a set at the ‘Live @ Atlantis’ gig on Friday night, featuring a surprise appearance by Akon.
06:26 GMT

It might be one of the most exclusive suites in the world, but David Guetta’s Dubai hotel room freaked him out so much he was too scared to shut his eyes.

May 4, 2013

SPiN Dubai – the UAE's branch of the world renowned Ping-Pong social club - located in WAFI opened with a VIP launch
05:00 GMT

SPiN Dubai – the UAE's branch of the world renowned Ping-Pong social club - located in WAFI opened with a VIP launch for esteemed celebrities and guests on Wednesday.

May 2, 2013

In April, Dubai teen Neha Sayed couldn’t believe her luck when she was named the UAE’s ‘Ultimate Belieber,’ in a Virgin Radio competition. She is now only hours away from picking up the dream prize of meeting the heartthrob in person. Neha gushed: “You read and dream about these things but you never, ever think it’ll be you.”
14:35 GMT

As Justin Bieber gets ready for his double date with Dubai this weekend, we take a look at the drama the teen star’s international tour has already unleashed on the UAE.

UK Shell have been awarded a 40 per cent stake in a $10 billion venture
10:28 GMT

Shell has been awarded what is probably the largest contract ever for a UK company in the United Arab Emirates with the Anglo-Dutch oil giant set to invest huge sums to develop the Bab sour natural gas field for local energy requirements.

Are you ready to rock with Rihanna?
08:26 GMT

Tickets go on sale in a week for Rihanna's blingin' fall show in Abu Dhabi.

May 1, 2013

Internet users in the UAE are being promised better internet connection with the introduction of a new under-sea cable
12:32 GMT

Internet user in the UAE are being promised “reliable and robust” services as a new undersea cable is to be introduced to bring faster speeds.

Dubai still digs Justin!
08:01 GMT

Get the rundown of cray-cray on Justin Bieber's Believe World Tour. Despite it all, Dubai is ready to rock with the teen sensation later this week.

April 30, 2013

Saudi Arabian visitors to of Ras Al-Khaimah make up a significant  proportion of the Emirate's tourism industry
10:52 GMT

Visitors from Saudi Arabia represent a small but high value and fast-growing proportion of the small Emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah's tourism sector, according to officials.

Tourism between the UK and the UAE is on the increase
09:22 GMT

Despite Monday's sentencing to three British tourists in Dubai, tourism between the UK and UAE is flying.

With sold-out shows across America, Canada and Europe already, Justin Bieber’s ‘Believe’ tour is proving to be a massive hit with young music fans.
06:24 GMT

Ahead of his UAE shows on Saturday and Sunday, here's four fab facts everyone should know about the teen pop sensation.

April 29, 2013

Tevez rules out summer return to Boca Juniors
21:26 GMT

Despite his avowed adoration for his former club in his native Argentina, the Manchester City striker has revealed he will not be seeking a move back this summer