Dubai’s political system
The Government of Dubai can be described as a constitutional monarchy, with founder Maktoum bin Bati bin Suhail’s descendents ruling since 1833.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the current Emir and Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Crown Prince.
The reigning Al Maktoum is also the Vice President and Prime Minister of the Emirates [...]
Don’t forget Earth Hour Dubai – 20:30 local time
Just a reminder that Earth Day is upon us.
Do your bit by switching off your lights for one hour (not recommended if you work underground!). If the Burj al Arab and the Government of Dubai can do it so can you.
To find out more visit: http://www.earthhour.org/home/ae:en.
Dubai weekly news round up
Following on from last week’s rather in depth one story post, this week sees the exact opposite – a short, bulleted look at some of the top Dubai related stories from the last few days.
If you want to find out more about any of the stories links to the original sources are provided.
Dubai government in [...]
Dubai government moves to stabilise economy
In response to growing fears about its economy, the notoriously secretive Government of Dubai has broken with tradition by disclosing details of its finances, merging and nationalising banks and financial groups and putting the brakes on its property market which many fear is on the brink of collapse.
The following figures were stated:
Dubai’s borrowings: $10 billion
Sovereign [...]