Torture tape delays U.S.-UAE nuclear deal, say U.S. officials

"A videotape of a heinous torture session is delaying the ratification of a civil nuclear deal between the United Arab Emirates and the United States, senior U.S. officials familiar with the case said. In the tape,...

EMIRATS ARABES UNIS: Domestic workers face abusive employers

"DUBAI, 2 July 2006 (IRIN) - On an almost daily basis, immigrant domestic workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), face mistreatment and sometimes physical abuse, according to human rights activists.Noor arrived...

Arsenal to face United in Champions League Semi

Manchester United will face Arsenal in the semi-final of the Champions League. The Premier League sides notched wins over Porto and Villarreal respectively with Gunners routing the Spanish side 3-0 and winning...

Dubai, via Sheikh Zayed Rd.

One among the world's best places - hails to be Dubai among the emirates. The city has flourished to a great extent that the expats over here are a bit overwhelmed with the question: what next? The huge sky...

Dubai summer surprises

There is a season for everything, but for every season, here there is something or the other to attract more of the public to Dubai. The heat of the summer in Dubai is something unimaginable, at the same time...

Airbus wins 65% of orders against Boing in LCC Gulf market

Dubai Airbus  could win 65%  of the new aircraft orders in from gulf carriers against Boeing.The LCC low cost carrier market prefers Airbus A320.   " Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of...

Why the UAE has the best economic outlook « Peter J. Cooper’s Weblog

"The UAE bourses have also weakened but the local economic outlook remains strong, and given the terrible prospects elsewhere, the Emirates probably has the best economic prospects in the world for at least the next few years. "

United Arab Emirates is no place for old cars

In Dubai, the average age of vehicles is just 5.6 years, so the new rule that has just been put in place to start January 1 2009 will not affect many residents.""There are only 10,277 vehicles that are 20 years...

Iran builds marine offices on disputed island of Abu Musa

Iran has set up a marine rescue center and a registration office for ships and sailorsoffice in Abu Musa island at the Persian Gulf.  What makes meaninful this governmental initiative is the fact tha the...

Update Airbus A380 Jumbo Emirates Airlines , landed on schedule NY

Update Aug 1.st 2008 The Emirates Airline's Airbus A380 arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York after its maiden flight August 1, 2008. The Gulf-based carrier, owned by the government of...

Arsenal Linked With Xabi Alonso

Arsenal have been linked with possible move for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. Liverpool’s hoped-for signing of Aston Villa’s Gareth Barry has stalled, and their proposed sale of Xabi Alonso to Juventus has collapsed - but now Arsenal are being linked with both...

TURBO charged event set to give petrol heads a buzz in Abu Dhabi

"Abu Dhabi (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - The internationally acclaimed CMPi, is set to captivate car and bike enthusiasts from around the world with their recently announced festival; 'TURBO: For A Custom Nation'.'For avid motor enthusiasts looking to experience the very...

Will the UAE suffer or prosper in the global economic slowdown? « Peter J. C...

" It is tempting therefore to conclude that the global economic slowdown is going to have no impact on the Emirates. Indeed, the oil boom should be seen largely as a beneficial phenomenon with any problems being those of success and not failure. But beneath the surface there...

UAE land World Club Cup 2009 and 2010

"Sydney (ANTARA News/dpa) - The football World Club Cup will leave Japan after 28 years to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates in 2009 and 2010, the ruling body FIFA announced on Tuesday.The FIFA executive committee awarded the event to the UAE which beat rivals Japan and...

Emirates Airline’s 62% profit hike is a proxy for Dubai « Peterjcooper’s...

Emirates Airline posts a record $1.4 billion profit and set for amazing expansion.

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