ABU DHABI/DUBAI (Reuters) - When British banker Michael Tomalin took the top job at National Bank of Abu Dhabi in 1999, the lender had about $9 billion in assets - tiny by global standards - and its operations were largely confined to the oil-rich emirate of Abu Dhabi.Full story
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal says he is looking at the world's largest cities, including Shanghai, Moscow, London and New York, as possible locations to build a mile-high skyscraper that would be the world's tallest building by far. Full story
DUBAI (Reuters) - Millions of Iranians voted to choose a new president on Friday, urged by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to turn out in force to discredit suggestions by arch foe the United States that the election would be a sham. Full story
Tourists beat the heat in Dubai's Chill Out ice bar where customers are given jackets, boots and hats as they sit among ice sculptures sipping drinks. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
The teen singing sensation was tackled and knocked to the ground by security after a man rushed the stage during a concert in Dubai.
The biggest earthquake to have hit the country in 50 years was felt as far away as India and Dubai, and there are conflicting reports about the number of deaths. NBC’s Ali Arouzi reports.
Dubai's desert landscape is now home to the world's largest natural flower garden featuring more than 45 million flowers. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
Models negotiated their way across a moving train that was used to host a fashion show in Dubai. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
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epa01979833 Light installations mark the opening ceremony of skyscraper Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 04 January 2010. The tallest building in the world was officially inaugurated on 04 January 2010 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. Formerly known as the Bur
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The skyline is seen with the Burj Khalifa as ships dock at Port Rashid, in Dubai, in this May 26, 2013 file photo. After several sluggish years, mergers and acquisitions activity within the Middle East is showing signs of revival, giving hope to global banks which scaled back their regional operatio
