Dubai witnessed a 165-fold increase in population between 1950 and 2020.
That's according to the Government of Dubai Media Office, which published an infographic charting the growth of the emirate's population over the 70-year period.
In 1950, the population was just 20,000 and the numbers soared to 3.3 million in 2020.
By 2040, the number of people living in Dubai is forecast to reach 5.8 million.
UAE petrol prices to increase in February
Petrol prices is the UAE are set to increase in February, after remaining unchanged in January, the UAE Fuel Price Committee announced on Friday.
'UAE Innovates 2025' celebrates a decade of innovation
The UAE Innovation Month, 'UAE Innovates 2025', kicks off on Saturday, February 1, celebrating a decade of groundbreaking innovation across the country.
Ajman Police return missing child within an hour
Ajman Police returned a missing seven-year-old child to his parents within an hour of going missing in the Manama area of the emirate.
Sharjah Taxi serves 7.4 million passengers in 2024
Sharjah Taxi has announced impressive results for 2024, transporting over 7.4 million passengers, with an average of 20,200 riders per day.
New Salik pricing comes into effect
Dubai's toll gate operator Salik’s new dynamic pricing structure officially came into effect on Friday, charging drivers an additional 50 per cent during peak hours.
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Musicians and music, entertainers and entertainment, industry gossip and songs selected by you, get ready to bring your night time to life! Every evening from eight, Mark Lloyd brings you an energetic mix of local and international content and contests, featuring an array of celebrity interviews and entertaining anecdotes. Get involved in the show and pick your favourite jukebox hits, every night from 8pm - 11pm.
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Dubai Eye complements the conversation with the music you love from the eighties, nineties and newer.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
