Tag: United Arab Emirates
7 killed in Dubai chopper crash
A helicopter has crashed off the coast of Dubai killing all seven people on board, the civil aviation authority said.[MORE]
Egypt tycoon charged with ordering hit on pop star
Egyptian tycoon Hisham Talaat Mustafa was charged overnight with paying $US2 million for the brutal killing of Lebanese pop singer Suzanne Tamim, reportedly his one-time lover.[MORE]
World's tallest building keeps getting taller
The Burj Dubai tower in the booming Gulf emirate of Dubai has now reached a height of 688 metres and is still growing, developers Emaar said.[MORE]
Thaksin sells Man City to Arabs
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has agreed to sell the English Premier League club Manchester City to a company in the Middle East.[MORE]
Thai king world's wealthiest royal: Forbes
Forbes magazine says Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the world's richest royal sovereign, with a fortune estimated at $US35 billion ($40 billion).[MORE]
UAE police seize 200 kilos of heroin
Police in Sharjah, a member of the United Arab Emirates, say they have busted a drug trafficking gang in possession of 202 kilograms of pure heroin.[MORE]
Dubai firm buys a stake in Cirque du Soleil
Istithmar World, the investment arm of Dubai World, and real estate developer Nakheel have purchased a 20 per cent stake in Cirque du Soleil for an undisclosed sum.[MORE]
Myer to unveil Middle East expansion
Myer has unveilled plans to open four new stores in the Middle East.[MORE]
Aust construction firm in Mid-East move
An Australian business is expanding into the Middle East to take advantage of a high demand for housing construction materials.[MORE]
UAE waives $US7b in Iraq debt
The United Arab Emirates has decided to waive Iraq's debt of just under $US7 billion, officials said as Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki visited the oil-rich Gulf state.[MORE]
Don't forget one-day cricket: Sutherland
Cricket Australia (CA) CEO James Sutherland has urged the cricket community not to get carried away with the success of Twenty20, and to devote attention to the 50-over form of the game.[MORE]
Abu Dhabi circuit to make Formula One debut
The World Motor Sport Council has announced that Abu Dhabi will make its debut on the 2009 Formula One calendar, with the Gulf venue scheduled to host the season's final Grand Prix.[MORE]
Rotating skyscraper plans unveiled
An architect has unveiled plans to build the world's first rotating skyscrapers.[MORE]
Gulf to earn $1.36 trillion from oil in two years: report
The oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are projected to earn close to $US1.3 trillion ($1.36 trillion) in oil revenue in 2008 and 2009, a Kuwaiti economic report said.[MORE]
UAE to deport Pakistan paceman Asif
Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif will soon be deported from the United Arab Emirates after Dubai public prosecutors dropped drug possession charges against him, an official said overnight.[MORE]
US reissues threat alert for UAE
The United States has reminded its citizens in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to remain vigilant to the threat of attacks after Britain raised its threat alert for the cosmopolitan Gulf Arab business hub.[MORE]
Cirque du Soleil 'not for sale'
The venerable Montreal-based circus troupe Cirque du Soleil has rejected British press reports that it is for sale.[MORE]
Britain warns of increased terrorism threat in UAE
Britain has warned its nationals travelling to the United Arab Emirates of a "high threat from terrorism", raising its alert for the Gulf Arab trade hub that is home to large community of British expatriates.[MORE]
Socceroos go down to Iraq
Stunning goal gives Iraq a 1-0 win over Australia in their World Cup qualifier in Dubai.[MORE]
Kewell backs 'young and fit' Socceroos
Harry Kewell says the Socceroos are prepared for Iraq to go on the offensive in their World Cup qualifier in Dubai. [MORE]
Asif protests innocence at drug hearing
Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif appeared before a Dubai prosecutor overnight on charges of possessing an illegal substance and will remain in detention until at least Sunday (local time), an official said.[MORE]
Verbeek may call on Coyne
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek says Chris Coyne may come into the side this weekend against Iraq to solve Australia's defensive problems.[MORE]
Kennedy joins Socceroos in Dubai
The Socceroos have welcomed the return of striker Josh Kennedy for this weekend's World Cup qualifier against Iraq.[MORE]
Pakistan's Asif arrested on drugs charges
Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif has been arrested at Dubai airport on charges of possessing illegal drugs, cricket officials said Tuesday.[MORE]
Verbeek leaves the door open for Neill, Kennedy
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek says prospective fathers Lucas Neill and Josh Kennedy may play a role in Australia's two World Cup qualifiers against Iraq and Qatar this month.[MORE]
