United Arab Emirates
A small slice of Wollongong in Dubai, where the export of Australian education is big business
This year almost 700 students in the United Arab Emirates will graduate from the University of Wollongong without ever stepping foot in NSW.
- by Lucy Cormack
Latest
Sassy Trucker stuck in Dubai after clash with car rental company
American influencer Tierra Young Allen has been stuck in Dubai for months in the latest case showing the limits of speech in the United Arab Emirates.
- by Jon Gambrell
A $5 billion gamble? Casino to land in Gulf state where gambling is outlawed
Gambling is still prohibited in the UAE under Islamic law, an offence punishable by heavy fines or up to two years prison, and casinos are not legal – yet. But regulatory change is afoot, as a desert island prepares for a luxury gaming resort.
- by Lucy Cormack
Fire engulfs high-rise apartment in the United Arab Emirates
Footage shows a corner of the building engulfed in flames reaching from the ground level to the top, with debris falling to the street below.
Analysis
Climate policy
Leaders gathered for nine days of climate talks. It took them eight to agree on an agenda
The UN chief launched a scathing attack on world leaders after delegates at a climate conference in Bonn couldn’t even agree on an agenda for the meeting.
- by Nick O'Malley
Emirates’ new superjumbo seats touch down in Melbourne
Passengers flying from Melbourne will finally be able to book the airline’s premium economy class.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Airline review: Older plane offers extra space in economy (if you choose wisely)
Flying an Etihad Dreamliner, rather than this older Boeing 777, is a better option - unless you can nab one of these seats.
- by Craig Platt
‘Prices should come down’: Emirates boss eyes lower ticket prices as airlines boost capacity
Emirates Airline President Sir Tim Clark has said Australian travellers could expect a drop in prices in the future as the airline sets to increase flight capacity to pre-pandemic levels in Australia by mid-year.
- by Najma Sambul
Deep Dive Dubai: Take a dip in the world's deepest pool
The complex comprises of 14 million litres of crystal clear fresh water and three levels of exploration staggered over a depth equivalent to the length of a 777 Boeing aircraft.
- by Jenny Hewett
‘Realistic’: UAE appoints oil chief to be COP28 president
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber’s appointment is the first time a serving oil boss has taken over the presidency of the summit.
- by Emma Gatten
Japanese company’s lander rockets headed to moon
With Sunday’s launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida, ispace is on its way to becoming one of the first private entities to attempt a moon landing.
- by MARCIA DUNN