U.S. and Israel spying behind BlackBerry woe: Dubai police (Reuters)

A family walks past a display of a BlackBerry smart phone at a shopping mall in Dubai August 1, 2010. REUTERS/Mosab OmarReuters - Concerns over Israeli access to BlackBerry data, and the use of the device by the United States to spy on the United Arab Emirates are behind the Gulf state's moves to curb the smartphone, Dubai's police chief said.



UAE to adopt new foreign trade policy

Abu Dhabi, Sep 2 The United Arab Emirates will rework its foreign trade policy to enhance the country's position in global markets, a minister said Thursday.


Dubai Creek Marina announces Middle East’s first Used Boat Show

United Arab Emirates: 44 minutes ago The Middle East's first and only 'Used Boat Show' has been officially announced by organisers Dubai Creek Marina, Dubai's leading full service marina situated within Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club on the banks of the stunning Dubai Creek.


Dubai Tea Trading Centre registers 26% growth in tea trade during first half of 2010

United Arab Emirates: 2 hours, 19 minutes ago The Dubai Tea Trading Centre , an initiative of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre , has announced a record 6.2 million kilos of tea transacted in the first six months of 2010.


Solar and Insulation Solutions are fastest route in energy saving…

Solar and Insulation Solutions are fastest route in energy saving quest for Abu Dhabi and Gulf region - Kingspan United Arab Emirates: 2 hours, 13 minutes ago Applauding today's formal introduction of the Abu Dhabi Energy Code, Kingspan Insulated Panels says companies can work to save even more energy and money - and easily comply with green ...


Man Believes $1 Million Bills Were Real?

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates Authorities say a man from the Ivory Coast is in custody in Abu Dhabi after he allegedly persuaded a woman to try to exchange two fake $1 million bills at the United Arab Emirates' Central Bank.


Dubai First appoints Amit Marwah as new Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications

United Arab Emirates: 1 hour, 27 minutes ago Dubai First, the consumer finance company from Dubai Group and member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of Amit Marwah as Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing and Communications.


Death sentence for heroin smuggler

Abu Dhabi // A drug trafficker who smuggled 8kg of heroin inside DVD, CD and video players was sentenced to death yesterday.


Now Amusing | Speed Racers

Rather than making the pilgrimage to the Ferrari museum in Maranello, Italy, fans of Italian sports cars might want to head to Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates, where Ferrari World Abu Dhabi opens Oct.


Imam of Ground Zero mosque say opposition is for benefit of elections

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, executive director of the Cordoba Initiative, poses at a hotel in Abu Dhabi Monday.