UAE Sheiks Making Moves Into English Soccer
Region: United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi billionaire Sulaiman Al-Fahim, CEO of developer Hydra Properties, bought Manchester City Football Club from former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was forced to sell the team after Thailand froze his assets. The cost, £200 million ($360 million), is insignificant for al-Fahim, who is funded by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheik Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Little was known about the dea... more
Views: 1427Michelle, What Were You Thinking?
Region: United Arab Emirates
In a story that has to fall into the “what was she thinking” category, British businesswoman Michelle Palmer, 36, has been tossed into a Dubai jail after being caught having sex on the beach. And what is Michelle's profession? She works in the country for a publishing firm. Publishing firms generally suggest “media,” which in turn suggest “informed.” Michelle, what were you thi... more
Views: 1476Horrific accident on Shaikh Rashid Road in Dubai
Region: United Arab EmiratesFive people, including three women, died after a mini-bus swerved and rammed into a car on Shaikh Rashid Road on Sunday, said Salah Bu Farousha, Head of Dubai's Traffic Prosecution. The mini-bus on way to Bur Dubai from Deira swerved near Dubai Police Officer’s Club, landed on the opposite side of the road and rammed into a car. The Egyptian driver of the mini-bus, three Filipina women and an Indian w... more
Views: 1688Bush Says World Must Act On Iran As Soon As Possible
Region: United Arab EmiratesGeorge W. Bush had said in his speech that Iran threatened the security of all nations. In regards to Iran, Bush said that the country must be confronted before it was too late to act. This was in Abu Dhabi, located in the United Arab Emirates. This is in the latest leg of Bush’s tour of the Middle East. He had also urged the region to embrace a path of democracy. At the same time, the IAEA, the atomic wa... more
Views: 804Info about DUBAI
Region: United Arab Emirates
Know about DUBAI Currency Dirham (Dh): 1 Dirham – 100 Fils. Languages Spoken Arabic, English, Hindi & Urdu to an extent Airport Dubai International Airport, Airport Road Tel: 00 971 (0) 4 224 5555 Hotels Burj Al Arab, Beach Rd, Umm Suqeim Grand Hyatt Dubai, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Rd, World Trade Centre Roundabout Taj Palace Hotel, Deira Exclusive Business Tips G... more
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