UAE

May 6, 2013

Dubai World Central
13:00 GMT

Investments in the Dubai World Central projects reached Dh22 billion to date, according to Khalifa Al Zaffin, executive chairman of the Dubai Aviation City Corporation, who did not provide a breakdown of the spending.

An illustration of the 747-8 Freighter from Boeing
12:36 GMT

Etihad Airways has signed a multi-year Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) agreement with Atlas Air Worldwide to provide the UAE flag carrier with its first Boeing 747-8 Freighter.

Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum looks on during Super Saturday at Meydan Racecourse on March 9, 2013 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
11:19 GMT

Dubai government reaffirmed its commitment to deal with the repayment obligations and said the emirate redeemed Dh3.3 billion bonds due last month on maturity date, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Dubai media office.

A branch of Emirates Islamic Bank
10:52 GMT

The bank recorded strong growth in net profit and net income compared to its first quarter in 2012

Justin Bieber
07:13 GMT

His crazy antics didn't end before Dubai. Justin Bieber peaced out of a top nightclub with flair after being denied alcohol, even though Dubai authorities made a “special rule” allowing the underage pop teen star into the joint.

Justin Bieber is ok and untouched after the incident.
07:04 GMT

Bieber fever made a fan go off the chain and storm the stage, knocking over the piano, during Justin's concert last night in Dubai.

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.