United Arab Emirates News

Etisalat has yet to hear back from Vivendi on its bid for the French firm's 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom, the chief executive of the United Arab Emirates No.1 telecom operator said on Wednesday.

Doha Bank is earmarking US$12 billion for lending to high-potential clients in the Gulf Cooperation Council between Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, where the bank has it full operations branches, Qatar News Agency reported.

The novel SARS-like virus that's been infecting people who have been in the Middle East or those who have been in contact with recent travelers to the region, has killed a 66-year-old Tunisian man following a visit to Saudi Arabia.

Arabtec, Dubai's largest construction firm, said on Tuesday the delivery of projects was unaffected by what it called a partial labour stoppage, adding it was working with authorities in the United Arab Emirates to resolve the issue.

New York's Hometown Airline and Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier and one of the world's fastest growing airlines, today announced intent to expand their current partnership to include bilateral codesharing, pending FAA and DOT regulatory approval and subject to receipt of foreign government operating authority.

Building on its position and efforts to set new standards for the provision of integrated and interactive learning platforms, Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University celebrated the launch of its new e-book club in a special ceremony recently held at its campus and attended by the university's department heads, faculty members and staff.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has plans to recruit more than 50 pilots from its partner airline, airberlin.

The Business Excellence Department at the Department of Economic Development recently hosted a seminar to create awareness among Emiratis working in the public and private sector on bringing about an excellence transformation in their organisations using the 2013 EFQM Model.

Emirates Green Building Council , an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, has launched a discounted corporate membership package for small and medium enterprises across the UAE, to further strengthen the participation of various industry stakeholders in driving the UAE's ... (more)

Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel apartment among visiting tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, has recently concluded a successful participation in the 20th edition of Arabian Travel Market 2013, a premier travel exhibition in the Middle East, held at Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 6th to 9th May ... (more)

Muscat: The United Arab Emirates is the key beneficiary of private capital flow into the Gulf Cooperation Council region, according to the fourth annual Invesco Middle East Asset Management Study1, with capital from emerging markets, most notably from India, Russia and China, overtaking those from developed markets.

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The Governing Board at the American University in Dubai approved Dh30 million in scholarships in its 2013-2014 annual budget.

Similar to other countries, the small and medium enterprises sector in the UAE has a large impact on the overall economy.

As part of their most extensive International Museums Day celebrations to date, the entire staff of Sharjah Museums Department joined forces to deliver an unprecedented variety of educational workshops and events, aimed at highlighting UAE heritage and its ongoing relevance and beauty in our lives today.

Tasjeel, the UAE's one stop shop for all vehicle testing and registration needs, rewards its customers with the launch of a two-month long 'Weekly Cash Carnival' promotion.

Medical tourism has been brought to the fore with renewed optimism and a host of projects as announced by the Dubai Health Authority on Sunday.

Over the weekend, West Hollywood 's Fiercest Diva was forced to perform out of drag in the United Arab Emirates.

Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex.

Matt Joyce, Managing Director, Dubai Waterfront, NAKHEEL, During the Launching of the Nakheel Waterfront, the biggest urban development project in the world, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in February 2, 2008.