Dubai

Dubai (/dˈb/ doo-BY; Arabic: دبي Dubayy, Gulf pronunciation: [dʊˈbɑj]) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature. The city of Dubai is located on the emirate's northern coastline and heads up the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. Dubai is to host World Expo 2020.

Dubai has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. By the 1960s Dubai's economy was based on revenues from trade and, to a smaller extent, oil exploration concessions, but oil was not discovered until 1966. Oil revenue first started to flow in 1969. Dubai's oil revenue helped accelerate the early development of the city, but its reserves are limited and production levels are low: today, less than 5% of the emirate's revenue comes from oil. The emirate's Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become iconic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Dubai has been criticised for human rights violations concerning the city's largely South Asian workforce. Dubai's property market experienced a major deterioration in 2008–09 following the financial crisis of 2007–08, but the emirate's economy has made a return to growth, with a projected 2015 budget surplus.

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Dubai: RTA proposes expansion of intercity bus service to aid passenger commute across UAE

Khaleejtimes 20 Nov 2024
“The discussions covered internal bus routes within various areas of Dubai and intercity routes connecting Dubai with other emirates across the UAE,” RTA noted. “The session concluded with several actionable suggestions and observations, including the potential expansion of the Dubai bus network and intercity bus service ... Dubai ... Dubai ... UAE Dubai....
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Riders, RTA propose expanding Dubai Bus network

Gulf News 20 Nov 2024
Dubai ... Driver steps out, truck falls into sea off Dubai Watch ... It is worth noting that buses contribute effectively to the integration of the public transport network in the emirate of Dubai through their fleet that includes advanced buses characterised by comfort and safety....
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Int’l air services to begin soon from Raipur airport

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
Raipur ... The meeting focused on enhancing air connectivity in the state and developing regional airports ... Considering the growing international passenger traffic in Chhattisgarh, CM Sai discussed the need for direct flights from Raipur to Singapore and Dubai, noting that these routes have substantial passenger demand and would be commercially viable ... ....
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COP29 gets boost from Rio as G20 leaders back increasing climate finance from ‘billions to trillions’

Urdu Point 20 Nov 2024
... year at COP28 in Dubai, the G20 leaders did ‘welcome the balanced, ambitious outcome’ of those talks, diplomats and experts noted.</p><p>The G20 communiqué comes as the clock ticks down on COP29, which is set to wrap up this Friday in the Azerbaijan capital, Baku....
photo: AP / Kamran Jebreili, File
People stand on the observation deck of the Dubai Creek Harbour in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, June 18, 2023, to view the city skyline with the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa.
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Dubai welcomes over 68 million visitors during first 9 months of 2024

Khaleejtimes 19 Nov 2024
Dubai International (DXB) Airport is on track for record-breaking annual traffic, after an impressive performance in the first nine months of the year ... Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, noted a significant shift in traffic patterns, with direct passenger traffic surpassing transfer traffic ... He also noted the airport's exceptional year, stating....
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Shaun Agostine premieres ‘Sound of My Music’: A world-first 360° concert in Dubai

Khaleejtimes 19 Nov 2024
Internationally renowned and award winning piano virtuoso and composer Shaun Agostine is set to captivate Dubai audiences with a groundbreaking live music experience — Sound of My Music ... Shaun Agostine shared his excitement for the Dubai premiere ... Debuting this show in Dubai is a thrill, and I am excited to share this journey with my audience....
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Beumer Group expands local and international operations from Dubai CommerCity

Gulf News 19 Nov 2024
Torben Busch, Chief Executive Officer of Beumer Group, emphasises that choosing Dubai CommerCity as a hub for its operations has been instrumental in enhancing the Group’s operational efficiency and growth strategy. Busch notes significant advancements being made in the logistics sector in the UAE, particularly in Dubai....
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Thank You for Emitting: The Hypocrisies of COP29

Dissident Voice 19 Nov 2024
The Climate Change Tracker’s November 2024 notes this year was one characterised by “minimal progress, with almost no new national climate change targets (NDCs) or net zero pledges even though government have agreed to (urgently) strengthen their 2030 targets and to align them with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement.”....
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UAE: Doctors warn against using sleeping pills without medical prescription

Khaleejtimes 19 Nov 2024
But how can individuals recognise if they are becoming dependent on sleeping pills? Dr Kareem noted several signs ... Dr Shadi Sharifi, a neurologist board-certified in sleep medicine at Saudi German Hospital Dubai, noted that sleep patches help reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and maintain a longer sleep pattern....
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Rory McIlroy finds motivation in legacy-building after roller-coaster season

The Irish Times 18 Nov 2024
As he put it after his latest win in Dubai, one which brought his total of professional wins on the many tours to 41, “I just want to be the best golfer that I can be ... Rory McIlroy brings season of fluctuating fortunes to rest on a high note in Dubai. ....
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Fuel prices to drop on Tuesday

Manila Bulletin 18 Nov 2024
The Department of Energy (DOE) noted that the week-on-week Dubai crude price increased by $1.70 per barrel, while the Philippine peso depreciated by P0.23 against the US dollar, weakening to P58.49 from P58.26 ... Capital Economics noted that investors are concerned about potential ......
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People buy fruits at a hypermarket in Moscow, Russia, on Nov. 3, 2023 The shelves at Moscow supermarkets are full of fruit and vegetables, cheese and meat. But many of the shoppers look at the selection with dismay as inflation makes their wallets feel empty.
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Russia is locking up butter as inflation crisis reaches new heights

CNN 18 Nov 2024
While it is difficult to be precise about the exodus, the Atlantic Council noted that “if seven hundred thousand Russians now registered as living in Dubai is any indication, the émigrés may number far more than one million.” Despite its surprising resilience over the past few ......
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Rory McIlroy wins sixth title as best in Europe with Dubai victory

Beijing News 17 Nov 2024
Rory McIlroy recorded a pair of victories on Sunday, winning the DP World Tour Championship by two strokes and securing his third straight Race to Dubai title and sixth overall ... McIlroy was clearly emotional after the win, noting the ups and downs of a tumultuous year....

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