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Man of Action, Man of Vision and Man of Peace

Sheikh Mohammed has shown that impossible is not a word in his dictionary
The amazing growth of the Emirate of Dubai

The growth of Dubai into a world-class city in a short span of time proves that miracles do happen in today’s world.
Dubai marching upward in global rankings

Emirate is rated among world’s top destination for economic potential, friendliness, growth, security, infrastructure development and ease of doing business
Dubai - the essential events hub

Sheikh Mohammed’s pioneering vision has seen Dubai scale new heights as it transformed into an essential events hub for the business and the entertainment arenas
Dubai – a world-class tourism destination

Sheikh Mohammed has become an international symbol of creative development
Dubai stays put on a growth trajectory

Emirate’s growth has benefitted the UAE, the region and the world
Successful branding of Dubai as 'City that Cares'

Sheikh Mohammed says Dubai narrative is all about changing people's lives for the better
Strengthening the legal framework of the emirate

Property sector transactions up 16% over 2010

Business

Fall in Dubai prices eases

Inflation drops to 1.5% in April, says Dubai Statistics Center
Dnata buys big stake in En Route Int’l

Deal represents further expansion into airline catering
Springs villa rents jump up by 20%

Greens, Downtown Dubai flats top rise: CBRE
S’pore Airlines to suspend Abu Dhabi service

But Dubai service to continue, says airline
Two firms suspended for pay delay

Companies promise to pay four months of back wages

Videos

Help! London theatre seeks Beatles lookalikes

[video] More than a hundred mop-topped musicians have flocked to a London theatre in the hope of being cast as Paul,
David Beckham at the White House

[video] President Obama greets Major League Soccer champions, LA Galaxy, with player David Beckham
In Yemen, dire humanitarian crisis threatens

[video] For more than half of Yemen's people, eating has become a luxury they can't always afford, with the United
Russia launches astronauts after 5-month break

[video] Two Russians and an American on Tuesday blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on a Soyuz rocket

Technology

World's 'slimmest' notebook now in UAE

Aspire S5 weighs less than 1.35kg and measures only 15mm
Mark the date(s) for iPad and iPhone 5 launch

All ye Apple fans, there’s news for you. Well, alleged news or, in true Apple tradition, rumours. Launch dates – at

Property

Dh50m villa on sale at UAE’s Nurai island

Realty agents say ultra-luxurious project among costliest properties going
Dubai rent recovery: JLT getting costlier

Further rise likely as feeder bus service started

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Teacher caught with drugs in his shoes

An Iranian teacher allegedly smuggled drugs by sticking opium in his shoes, the Dubai Criminal Court heard. SBR, 37, is
Family Politics: How wife divorced hubby

She supports Ahmed Shafik and accuses him of spending too much time and money on Brotherhood
Dubai man to soon plant UAE flag on Mt Everest

Atte Miettinen is ready for the final push. In this exclusive blog for Emirates 24|7, he counts down the final slog
Dubai engineer jumps out from Air India plane

Overpowered cabin crew and opened emergency exit
'Witch' maid controlled family for 20 years

Saudi police arrest Indonesian maid on magic charges

Editor's Choice

Springs villa rents jump up by 20%

Greens, Downtown Dubai flats top rise: CBRE
Fat or not, Aishwarya to walk Cannes Red Carpet

Beti B may also be set for a Cannes debut
Crazy World: Man keeps son's bride as sex slave for months

Young woman learnt enough English after three months of torture to dial 999