12% of Dubai’s energy from nuclear power by 2030

Twelve per cent of Dubai’s energy will come from nuclear power by 2030, Saeed Al Tayer, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, said on Monday.

But Al Tayer also said that Dubai did not plan to build nuclear power plants of its own but would import power from other nations. More >

Dubai Gold Securities’ trade up 230%

http://price-of-gold.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/gold-price-of-dubai-title.jpgTrading of Dubai Gold Securities (DGS) on Nasdaq Dubai rose to 6,075 securities in August, a 230 per cent increase from 1,840 in July, and up from 636 traded in the whole of the first half of the year, Nasdaq Dubai said in a statement. More >

Maradona makes winning start in Dubai

http://imgstore.liveoddsandscores.com/thumb_473/201105/c4e2c114a2ffbf51a5110960c25b1baa.jpgDiego Maradona had a winning start as Al Wasl coach on Sunday.

Maradona’s team scored two late goals for a 3-1 win over 10-man Ittihad Kalba in a pre-season friendly. More >

Two more arrested from Dubai march to support Hazare

Two more men have been arrested in connection with a march to show solidarity with the Indian activist Anna Hazare, who is on a hunger strike in New Delhi pressing for a stronger anti-corruption bill. More >

Dubai Cares launches girls’ 
education drive

Dubai Cares, the philanthropic organisation, will address the importance of education for girls in developing countries as part of an annual Ramadan initiative. Titled ‘Girls’ Education Campaign 2011’, the month-long project aims to raise monetary funds and awareness through channels and activities. More >

Dubai replaces head of offshore financial centre

http://www.bestwaytoinvest.com/UserFiles/Image/Dubai-international-financial-center.jpgThe ruler of Dubai has replaced Ahmed Humaid al-Tayer as the governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre, the emirate’s offshore financial centre and a significant strategic asset, shortly after he was dropped as chairman of the country’s largest bank.

In a statement on the website of the United Arab Emirates on Monday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum said he had appointed Abdullah Mohammed Saleh, currently chairman of the Dubai Financial Services Authority, as the new head of the centre. More >

Splash swimming with Coleen in Dubai

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/07/18/article-2015856-0D0C46FC00000578-715_634x425.jpgWith his penchant for being in the water it could be that little Kai Rooney could be destined for a career as a swimmer.

But yesterday he seemed to show an interest in diving as he stood tentatively on the edge of the pool.

As Coleen kept a close watch on her little boy he seemed ready to jump in but at the last moment he slipped and took a tumble ending up on his bottom with a look of surprise on his face. More >

Dubai Police get tough on beggars

http://gulftoday.ae/uploads/images/2011/07/11/98097_1.jpgThe Dubai Police are taking stringent measures to curb begging activities in the emirate and the whole country in view of the holy month of Ramadan.

The police are coordinating with other countries where beggars come from to the UAE and have intensified inspection campaign in Dubai, a top official said. More >

Dubai’s foreign trade rises 34% in Q1

Dubai’s direct foreign trade increased 34 percent to AED183bn ($49.8bn) in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period the previous year, Dubai Customs said on Tuesday.

The emirate’s freezone activity increased 23 percent to AED95bn compared to AED78bn in the first quarter of 2010. More >

The venerable Ivy aims to grow on Dubai

http://www.shannonparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/SVDP-Presentation-by-St.-Conaires-R.jpgDes McDonald is the chief executive of Caprice Holdings, which oversees the London celebrity restaurant The Ivy. He spoke about localising the restaurant’s offerings for its first international location, which opened in Dubai this month. More >