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 Customs awarded 2025 Golden Peacock National Quality Award

Eye Of Riyadh 28 Apr 2025
The award was presented to Dubai Customs by H.E ... She noted that winning such a credible and high-profile award reaffirms Dubai Customs’ commitment to applying top-tier quality and governance practices, further cementing its status as a leading institution both locally and internationally....
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From Dubai to Salalah: Filipino chef adds Omani twist to viral Dubai chocolate

Gulf News 27 Apr 2025
Dubai. Dubai-based Filipino chef Nouel Catis, the creative force behind the viral pistachio kunafa chocolate, is now taking his artistry to Oman’s Salalah with a tempting new creation ... “We’ve taken the original essence of Dubai Chocolate – decadent, layered, and nostalgic – and infused it with Dhofar’s unique identity....
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Dubai: Where do most tourists fly in from? Full list revealed

Khaleejtimes 27 Apr 2025
“The robust growth demonstrates the city’s continued global appeal, building on the overall 9 per cent growth in 2024 to 18.72 million international overnight visitors, and putting Dubai on course to set new benchmarks (in tourism) following consecutive record years (starting in 2023),” DET noted....
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Gabby Allen kisses boyfriend Casey O'Gorman from the crowds as he runs the London Marathon ...

The Daily Mail 27 Apr 2025
Her post comes after she recently clarified her relationship status on her Instagram stories after speculation about her jetting off alone to Dubai.Read More. Gabby Allen puts on a sizzling display in a busty pink bikini on holiday in Dubai ... 'Side note ... alone to Dubai ... 'Side note....
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This Expert Surgeon’s Journey to Advanced Aesthetic Treatments

Gulf-Times 27 Apr 2025
Halcyon Medical Centre, which he founded in 2011, has expanded from Lahore to prestigious locations in London and Dubai ... Tahir has noted. 'What works in London might need subtle adjustments for Dubai or Lahore.'His client base includes royals, celebrities, politicians, and models worldwide....
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Tired of red lights? Dubai’s RTA deploys AI to cut traffic signal wait times by 20%

Gulf News 26 Apr 2025
Dubai. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is applying AI to transform traffic signal control across the city, aiming to reduce waiting times for motorists by up to 20 per cent ... “RTA’s AI signal control system is shaping a safer, smoother future for mobility across Dubai,” the RTA noted....
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Sheikh Hamdan announces Dubai AI Week 2026: Double the scale, global participation expected

Gulf News 25 Apr 2025
Dubai ... Dubai AI Week ... Sheikh Hamdan also noted that Dubai’s goal is to embed AI skills and applications across schools, universities, research centres, innovation hubs, and data ecosystems, while continuing to foster an environment that enables the creation and scaling of billion-dollar AI ventures ... Dubai AI Week 2025 ... Dubai ... Dubai....
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Hamdan bin Mohammed directs Dubai AI Week to return in April 2026 with double scale, ...

The Gulf Time 25 Apr 2025
DUBAI/WAM ... Sheikh Hamdan also noted that Dubai’s goal is to embed AI skills and applications across schools, universities, research centres, innovation hubs, and data ecosystems, while continuing to foster an environment that enables the creation and scaling of billion-dollar AI ventures ... The Dubai AI Week Hackathon....
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Hamdan bin Mohammed directs Dubai AI Week to return in April 2026 with double the ...

Emirates 24/7 25 Apr 2025
His Highness also noted that Dubai’s goal is to embed AI skills and applications across schools, universities, research centres, innovation hubs, and data ecosystems, while continuing to foster an environment that enables the creation and scaling of billion-dollar AI ventures ... Dubai Assembly for AI ... Dubai AI Festival ... Dubai AI Seal....
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DHA signs MoU to train leadership in AI

Tahawultech 25 Apr 2025
DubaiDubai Health Authority ... Al Ketbi noted that the programme is part of the DHA’s ongoing efforts to upskill its leadership, enabling data-driven strategic decision-making and the adoption of smart technologies that reinforce Dubai’s global competitiveness in digital health....
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Highlighting global connectivity, ATM 2025 set to welcome over 55,000 attendees

The Daily Tribune - Bahrain 25 Apr 2025
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, organised by RX Global, will run from 28 April to 1 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, expecting over 55,000 attendees from 161 countries ... Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director at RX Global, noted increased participation from Asia, Europe and the Americas....
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Britain's biggest divorces: The largest settlements ever in UK courts include £554m awarded to Princess ...

The Daily Mail 25 Apr 2025
Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, with his ex-wife Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan ... The Dubai ruler's record split with his second wife ... The Scotland-loving ruler of Dubai, however, had to compromise to the extreme after he was sued by the second of his six publicly known wives....

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