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Dubai's economy: no oasis...Gulf Arab region this year. It was made possible by investors' confidence that Abu Dhabi stands behind Dubai, said Tristan Cooper, a Dubai-based Middle East sovereign analyst at Moody's Investors Service. ``Assumed backing from Abu Dhabi... In this article: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Deutsche Bank AG, and Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
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L.A. Times - Babylon & Beyond | 12 hours ago
DUBAI: Now, she can look pious in hijab and cool in her shades
...shades from high-end brands are common among women in the shopping malls of Saudi Arabia and Dubai these days. Olivier Auroy, head of Fitch in Dubai, hopes that the young trendsetters will drop their designer shades for BQ.
In this article: Fitch, Persian Gulf, Chanel, Los Angeles Times, Gucci, and Saudi Arabia
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AP Online | 1 day ago
Ex-spy, submarines, Dubai co. part of Fla. lawsuit
...building. Then, Jaubert said he was given an ultimatum - either pay up or never leave Dubai. Jaubert was charged in February 2008 in a lawsuit in Dubai with embezzlement of government funds, breach of trust and benefiting from...
In this article: Florida, Stuart, Fla, Puerto Rico, and Associated Press
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Times of India | 2 days ago
In Dubai, thriving Indian clubs with a dark side?
...immaculate throughout the evening, says the Dhamaal founder is almost unique in the Dubai entertainment sector. Clearly, even the dark side of Dubai may have its silver lining and hearts of gold. Young women dressed in provocative mini...
In this article: Recession and Small business
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Lee Westwood of England wins Dubai, money titles
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Lee Westwood of England has won the European Tour's first Race to Dubai after capturing the Dubai World Championship by six strokes with an 8-under 64 in the final round. Westwood finished at 23-under...
In this article: Lee Westwood, England, Rory McIlroy, Dubai World Championship, Northern Ireland, and United Arab Emirates
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Westwood's 66 maintains 2-shot lead in Dubai
...a 66. Westwood opened up a five-shot advantage over Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, his only remaining rival for the Race to Dubai. Should he win both titles, Westwood will receive $2.75 million and become Europe's No. 1 player for the...
In this article: Rory McIlroy, Madrid Masters, Alexander Noren, Padraig Harrington, Seve Ballesteros, Northern Ireland, and Europe
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washingtonpost.com | 4 days ago
Westwood and McIlroy continue Dubai battle
DUBAI (Reuters) - Britons Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy continued their Race to Dubai battle in Saturday's Dubai World Championship third round. Westwood was pushed all the way again by his arch-rival McIlroy, who leads the European Tour's...
In this article: Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy, Madrid Masters, and Dubai World Championship
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Dubai (in Arabic: دبيّ, ) is one of the seven emirates and the most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. The Dubai Municipality is sometimes called Dubai city to distinguish it from the emirate.
Written accounts document the existence of the city for at least 150 years prior to the formation of the UAE. Dubai shares legal, political, military and economic functions with the other emirates within a federal framework, although each emirate has jurisdiction over some functions such as civic law enforcement and provision and upkeep of local facilities. Dubai has the largest population and is the second largest emirate by area, after Abu Dhabi. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the only two emirates to possess veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature. Dubai has been ruled by the Al Maktoum dynasty since 1833. Dubai's current ruler, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is also the Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE.
The emirate's main revenues are from tourism, real estate and financial services. Revenues from petroleum and natural gas contribute less than 6% (2006) of Dubai's US$ 37 billion economy (2005). Real estate and construction, on the other hand, contributed 22.6% to the economy in 2005, before the current large-scale construction boom. Dubai has attracted attention through its real estate projects and sports events. This increased attention, coinciding with its emergence as a Global City and business hub, has highlighted labor and human rights issues concerning its largely foreign workforce.
- Name:
- Emirate of Dubai
- Local Name:
- إمارة دبيّ
- Type:
- Emirate
- Government type:
- Constitutional monarchy
- Founding Date:
- December 02, 1971
- Founder:
- Maktoum bin Bati bin Suhail (1833)
- Total Area (km):
- 4114
- Metro Area (km):
- 1287.4
- Time Zone:
- UAE standard time
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