Four women in pink remain on standby 12 hours a day, seven days a week, to come to the aid of their “sisters” in the Gulf emirate of Dubai. The four — two medics and two drivers — are leading a pilot project for a women-only pink ambulance service that …
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Dubai Miracle Garden: world’s largest natural flower garden
(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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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More rain, wind, and dust to hit UAE
Dubai: While dust and sand will affect various parts of the UAE, the weather forecast for the eastern region is the opposite – with more rainfall on Sunday. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) expects temperatures in the coastal …
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UAE No Paradise for Migrant Workers
A glittering metropolis rising from the desert has all the makings of a mirage, and many heading to the United Arab Emirates for work know to keep it that way. Karen Young did. She was a political science professor at the American University of Sharjah …
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Dubai’s white point system to be rolled out across UAE
The white point system – currently being implemented by the Dubai Police – will now be rolled out all across the UAE. The system will not only reward points to good drivers but also honour them for abiding by traffic laws, said Major Mohamed Saif Al Zafin …
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Man jailed in UAE for having sex with friend’s wife
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court of First Instance handed down the sentences to the Pakistani man and two Filipina women. Official court documents stated that the two men were staying in the same apartment in Abu Dhabi with their Filipina wives. They had been …
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Respected British expat journalist, 60, is held in Dubai on suspicion of killing his wife at their family home
A British newspaper executive is being quizzed by police in Dubai on suspicion of killing his wife. Expat Francis Matthew, 60, editor-at-large of the Gulf News, has been in custody since last Wednesday. Matthew’s 62-year-old wife Jane was found dead at …
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Dubai salesman jailed for Facebook sex tape threat
Dubai: A salesman lost his appeal and will be jailed for three months for sending SMSs to his ex-fiancee threatening to publish their sex tape on social media if she married someone else. The 32-year-old Lebanese salesman had threatened to kill the 27-year …
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