(CNN) — The Dubai Miracle Garden is certainly aptly named considering ... Rahhal, the man behind the attraction, told NBC News. "I hope people will understand that this country is not only for extremes in concrete and steel. "This country is given ... ( read original story ...)
Now, pass through Sharjah immigration in 20 seconds
Sharjah: Now, flying out of Sharjah International Airport has ... now they pass through the smart system in less than 20 seconds,” Al Midfa told Gulf News, during the launch. As many as 16 Smart Gates have been installed at the airport’s passport ... ( read original story ...)
British newspaper editor ‘admits he accidentally killed wife by throwing a hammer at her in their Dubai home’
Francis Matthew, the editor-at-large of the Gulf News newspaper, has been charged with murder after admitting to detectives that he killed his wife Jane, 62, during a row at their coastal Dubai house last week, authorities said. The death of Mrs Matthew ... ( read original story ...)
Sharjah – A City That Made Reading a Lifestyle
The story of Sharjah’s momentous cultural experience began more than four decades ago, inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, who realised the great value of ... ( read original story ...)
Lower Sharjah rents a boon for tenants
The growth in supply of affordable properties in Dubai and flexibility by landlords on rental terms is exerting pressure on house rents in Sharjah. Tenants, who were earlier priced out of Dubai, can now consider moving back to the emirate. They are also ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai: UK journalist charged with wife’s murder
A British journalist at a newspaper in Dubai has been charged with murdering his wife, the emirate's government says. Francis Matthew, editor-at-large of Gulf News, was arrested after his wife Jane Matthew, 62, died on 4 July. The Government of Dubai's ... ( read original story ...)
British expat, 60, who told police his wife was murdered by burglars ‘confesses that he killed her by throwing a HAMMER at her during a row at their home in Dubai’
A British newspaper executive has confessed to killing his wife by throwing a hammer at her during a row, authorities in Dubai said yesterday. Francis Matthew, editor-at-large of the Gulf News, called police last Tuesday, claiming his 62-year-old wife Jane ... ( read original story ...)
UAE’s main state oil company eyes partnerships, share float
The United Arab Emirates' main state oil company said on Monday that it is seeking to create joint ventures with international investors and is considering floating shares in some of its businesses in an effort to raise billions of dollars. The Abu Dhabi ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi’s Oil Producer May Sell Shares in Units to Expand
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. may sell minority stakes in some of its service units and will seek international partners as the producer of most of the crude in the United Arab Emirates seeks to boost growth and expand operations. The company known as Adnoc ... ( read original story ...)
Blaze hits Dubai apartment building
Dubai: A fire erupted at a residential building in the Al Muraqabbat area of Dubai on Sunday. Dozens of families were evacuated from the four-storey building when the fire broke out at 3.16pm. The blaze was brought under control by Dubai civil defence at 3 ... ( read original story ...)