Night practice is a vital aspect of 24 hours endurance racing and if session in darkness this evening at Dubai Autodrome is anything to go by then Porsche teams, including last years winning outfit Land Motorsport, are looking potent.

DUBAI, Jan. 14th, 2010: The government of Dubai today announced that it is fully prepared to host the headquarters of the United Nations if its officials decide to move from New York where the international organization is currently housed.

Track action started today for tomorrow’s (Friday) Dunlop Dubai 24 Hours of Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Qualifying for the Dunlop Dubai 24 Hours of Dubai took place today at Dubai Autodrome and the Imsa Performance Matmut Porsche took pole position in an action packed session. 72 of 78 entered cars set times for the event which is held under the patronage of His Highness Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Dubai records stability in apartment, villa prices: Asteco Report – Dubai Real Estate News – UAE Property Market Trends and Agent Reviews.

Two men are facing charges in Dubai for allegedly offering sexual services on the internet. They faced Dubai’s Criminal Court of First Instance on Tuesday.

Property stocks drag Dubai to new one-month low

DUBAI — The Dubai government is prepared to host the United Nations headquarters on its soil, an idea suggested by two real estate and architecture columnists of the US business magazine Forbes, official news agency Wam said.

DUBAI — The budget for the year 2010 announced last week shows that the Government of Dubai wants to strike a balance between the need to boost economic growth and to support welfare of the community, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry said on Thursday.

DUBAI — Property stocks on Thursday dragged Dubai’s benchmark index to a fresh one-month low as investors resume selling after an initial rally, with Dubai’s debt problems pushing investors to exit the market despite positive international markets and stable oil prices.

The 4th edition of Art Dubai is slated to exhibit artworks from over 60 emerging and established contemporary galleries around the globe.

Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) — Dubai, the Gulf emirate that just inaugurated the world’s tallest building, said it is ready to host the United Nations headquarters if the organization decides to relocate from New York City.

Hoesbach, Germany – January 14, 2010 – ASC, a global provider of solutions to record, analyze and evaluate communications, today announced it will open a new branch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on February 1, 2010, at the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), headquarters building, Suite A 206-1.

Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) — Dubai World, the state-owned holding company seeking to alter the terms of about $22 billion of debt, plans to meet with creditor banks next week to complete a standstill agreement, a banker participating in the talks said.

Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) — Dubai, the Gulf emirate that just inaugurated the world’s tallest building, said it is ready to host the United Nations headquarters if the organization decides to relocate from New York City.

Dubai, Jan 14 (DPA) The Gulf emirate of Dubai said Thursday it would welcome the chance to succeed New York City as the venue of the United Nations headquarters, should the organisation decide to move.