Dubai Group buys major stake in gold company

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Dubai, Sept 23, 2008 (WAM) Dubai Group, an investment arm of Dubai Holding, has acquired 18 per cent of Australian gold mining firm Citigold in its first precious metals sector acquisition that als

DGCX takes lead in commodity derivatives market

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Dubai, Sept 23, 2008 (WAM) - The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) said it has become a leading newcomer in the international derivatives space this year, spurred by strategic product laun

Dubai Metro makes way for people with special needs

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Dubai, Sept 23, 2008 (WAM) - The Dubai Metro will have special facilities for people with special needs, including audio-visual guidance devices and display of information in a way to suit the requ

US International Religious Freedom Report 2008 praises UAE

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WAM Abu Dhabi, Sept 22, 2008 (WAM) - The US International Religious Freedom Report 2008, released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, commends the policy of religious tolerance ad

Etihad plans to carry 25 million passengers by 2020

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Abu Dhabi, Sept.22, 2008 (WAM) - Etihad Airways has set its sights on flying 25 million passengers a year by 2020, according to the Abu Dhabi-based airline's chief executive, James Hogan, and doubl

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