dubai

Dubai offers fresh opportunities for Vietnamese firms

November 13, 2023 | 20:32

Dubai is seeking to become one of the top three global economic centres by 2033, potentially opening up fresh opportunities for Vietnamese businesses.

Targets to end fossil fuel at COP28 crucial: EU climate chief

November 01, 2023 | 09:42

A demand for targets for the phase-out of fossil fuels in the final agreement of COP28 in Dubai is not frivolous but an urgent request backed by "crystal clear" science, Europe's climate commissioner told AFP on Tuesday.

Two more flights with COVID-19 cases announced

March 21, 2020 | 11:04

The Ministry of Health announced on March 20 night that it has identified two more flights with passengers carrying the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Dubai seeks investment to bolster flagging economy

October 04, 2019 | 14:58

With the highest tower in the world, grand commercial centres and artificial islands, Dubai projects an image of prosperity, even as the city-state races to court investors to bolster a flagging economy.

Dubai bus crash kills 17, including 12 Indians

June 08, 2019 | 10:02

Twelve Indians were among 17 people who were killed in Dubai when their bus crashed into a road sign after entering a restricted lane, police and the Indian consulate said.

Diamond-trimmed stilettos go on sale for US$17 million in Dubai

September 28, 2018 | 09:17

Gold, silk and hundreds of diamonds: a Dubai-based shoemaker has debuted what it says is the world's most expensive pair of shoes - with a whopping US$17 million price tag.

China and UAE sign deals as president visits Abu Dhabi

July 21, 2018 | 09:40

China and the United Arab Emirates signed a raft of economic agreements on Friday (Jul 20) as President Xi Jinping held "extensive talks" in Abu Dhabi that will strengthen political ties, the UAE said.

More Vietnamese companies keen on Dubai market

April 24, 2018 | 17:26

Numerous companies have recently gathered at Gateway to Dubai 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City to explore business opportunities in Dubai and the Middle East.

Middle East Comic Con kicks off in Dubai

April 06, 2018 | 10:57

In a traditional robe, dark sunglasses and a fake moustache, the cosplayer lurked in the corner posing as an FBI agent in the Middle East: welcome to Comic Con in Dubai.

Pouille takes rapid revenge on Khachanov

March 01, 2018 | 09:58

DUBAI: Lucas Pouille found his fitness as he won a re-run of the weekend Marseille final, beating Karen Khachanov 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Wednesday (Feb 28) at the Dubai Championships.

Top seed Dimitrov stunned by Jaziri in Dubai

February 28, 2018 | 16:40

DUBAI: Malek Jaziri thrilled fans at the Dubai Championships with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 first-round knockout of top seed Grigor Dimitrov to earn the biggest win of his career on Tuesday (Feb 27).

Svitolina labours as Muguruza wins late Dubai duel

February 22, 2018 | 09:32

DUBAI: Defending champion and top seed Elina Svitolina toiled for more than two hours to reach the Dubai quarter-finals while second seed Garbine Muguruza had to wait until 2.00am to complete her opening victory.

Global markets seeing 'necessary corrections': IMF chief

February 12, 2018 | 21:43

Wall Street stocks ended a bruising week on a benign note, courtesy of a late-session surge on Friday, while equity markets in Europe and Asia fell sharply in volatile trading.

Dubai opens world's tallest hotel, again

February 12, 2018 | 21:30

DUBAI: Gulf metropolis Dubai, on its never-ending quest to break records, announced the opening of the "world's new tallest hotel" on Sunday (Feb 11), pipping another towering landmark in the city for the title.