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Storm hitting Burj Khalifa tower

Storm hitting Burj Khalifa tower

It’s all happening in Dubai spectacular photos of last night’s storm. When lightning hit the world’s tallest tower! For as long as half hour lightning hit the tower and the thunder sounded all over the neighouring areas ! ... (Continue reading)

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World’s tallest building draws criticism of excess from German architects

World's tallest building draws criticism of excess from German architects

German architects have hit out at the newly-unveiled Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building, as an unsustainable contribution to global building practices. Some say the skyscraper is a monument to the power of money. The 828-meter-high (2,717 feet) needle-shaped Burj Khalifa... (Continue reading)

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Dubai World Debt

Bondholders and creditors have begun mobilising in response to Dubai World’s $26bn restructuring plans, as Dubai’s ruler on Tuesday sought to reassure investors that his debt-laden emirate’s economy remained sound. The move by banks and hedge funds to form a representative... (Continue reading)

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Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s ruler writes poetry, rides horses across the desert in long-distance endurance races and hobnobs with royals like the Queen of England. Mixing extravagance with boundless ambition, he commanded the desert city-state’s meteoric rise –... (Continue reading)

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum about Dubai Metro

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Dubai Metro Routemap

Dubai Metro Routemap

Dubai Metro Routemap Click here to open Dubai Metro Red Line View MAP: Dubai Metro Red Line in a larger map Via: arabianbusiness.com ... (Continue reading)

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Dubai Metro to make up to Dh17 billion in 10 years

Dubai Metro to make up to Dh17 billion in 10 years

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is expecting the Metro to generate up to Dh17 billion within the next ten years, reported the local daily Al Bayan. The bulk of this income will be generated from the sales of tickets,... (Continue reading)

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The future of Dubai Metro

The future of Dubai Metro

The Dubai Metro Red Line is only the first step in the RTA’s master plan. Here’s a glimpse of what’s to come. Dubai Metro completion: The 19 stops that are not opening today should all be operating by February next year.... (Continue reading)

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UAE is able to ride over world financial crisis

UAE is able to ride over world financial crisis

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has called on CEOs and owners of companies operating in the UAE to look forward toward a future that promises... (Continue reading)

Fujairah Crown Prince opens Zayed Holy Quran Radio

Fujairah Crown Prince opens Zayed Holy Quran Radio

WAM Fujairah, Sep 05th, 2009 (WAM) Fujairah Crown Prince Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi inaugurated yesterday Zayed Holy Quran Radio in presence of Sheikh Rashid bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Fujairah Culture and Information Authority. The radio was... (Continue reading)

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