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Qatar, France set to discuss Rafale jet deal

Qatar, France set to discuss Rafale jet deal

French official says talks planned during President Francois Hollande's state visit this week

Dubai chosen for global launch of new BlackBerry Q5

Dubai chosen for global launch of new BlackBerry Q5

Research in Motion says new smartphone will be launched at opening on Dubai store

MidEast users wary of posting web comments - survey

MidEast users wary of posting web comments - survey

Less than half of region's users believe it is safe to post political opinions on the internet

Flydubai set to launch business class cabins
Travel & Hospitality»

Flydubai set to launch business class cabins

New services set to start in October as budget carrier reshapes its aircraft configuration

Google chief slams Gulf Twitter-related detentions
Media»

Google chief slams Gulf Twitter-related detentions

Senior exec at internet giant says jail sentences could lead to violent protests in region

Dubai's RTA chief happy with Al Sufouh testing
Transport»

Dubai's RTA chief happy with Al Sufouh testing

Transport boss sees technical tests of trams in France ahead of arrival in Dubai in December

Boeing Dreamliner jet diverted over new concerns
Transport»

Boeing Dreamliner jet diverted over new concerns

Latest problem comes eight weeks after Boeing's newest aircraft resumed service in the Gulf

New Dreamliner too small for us, says Emirates
Transport»

New Dreamliner too small for us, says Emirates

US plane maker Boeing has launched the larger 787-10 version at the Paris Air Show

UAE's Masdar launches Seychelles wind farm
Energy»

UAE's Masdar launches Seychelles wind farm

New clean energy project will power more than 2,100 homes in holiday hotspot

SolarWorld seeks nod to make Qatar shareholder
Energy»

SolarWorld seeks nod to make Qatar shareholder

Gulf state keen to invest to take 29% stake in German solar energy company

Kuwait's Zain eyes acquisitions in IT industries
Technology»

Kuwait's Zain eyes acquisitions in IT industries

Mobile operator aims to exploit rising demand for data to offset falling call, text income

Family affair
Property»
Family affair
New world order
Transport»
New world order
Top 10 apps to download in Dubai
Personal Tech»
Top 10 apps to download in Dubai
Bagging rights
Retail»
Bagging rights
Making a meal of it
StartUp»
Making a meal of it
Time for take off
Transport»
Time for take off
Stay classy
Travel & Hospitality»
Stay classy
Inside a royal super yacht
Cars & Boats»
Inside a royal super yacht
Gateway to India
Travel»
Gateway to India
Meet Kuwait's cable guy
Technology»
Meet Kuwait's cable guy
Don't forget the people
Construction»
Don't forget the people
Twist in the tale
Real Estate»
Twist in the tale
Trouble in turkey
Politics & Economics»
Trouble in turkey
Hard times for Iran
Politics & Economics»
Hard times for Iran
Is this the end of the Dubai rally?
Markets»
Is this the end of the Dubai rally?
Style»
Dubai tailors offer body scanning for the perfect fit

Dubai tailors offer body scanning for the perfect fit

Fashion meets technology with a wave of hi-tech-driven fashion stores rolling out in the GCC

Sport»
Sheikh Mohammed's horse wins big Royal Ascot race

Sheikh Mohammed's horse wins big Royal Ascot race

Dawn Approach brings Godolphin relief from recent horse doping scandal in the UK

Sport»
Dubai sports ambassador wins Chinese legal battle

Dubai sports ambassador wins Chinese legal battle

Football legend Diego Maradon sued Chinese firms for using his name in an online game

Style»
Dubai unveils first 24 carat gold shoes

Dubai unveils first 24 carat gold shoes

The designs are part of Italian designer Alberto Moretti’s latest collection in Dubai Mall

Photos»
Cars & Boats»
$1.2m hybrid McLaren P1 almost sold out in the UAE

$1.2m hybrid McLaren P1 almost sold out in the UAE

Just one of the 20 McLaren P1 cars reserved for the UAE remains unsold ahead of Nov launch

Travel & Hospitality»
Emirates to expand Arabic inflight entertainment

Emirates to expand Arabic inflight entertainment

Movie content to increase by 50% while TV offering will nearly double from July

Culture & Society»
Saudi's Grand Mufti vents against horse statues

Saudi's Grand Mufti vents against horse statues

Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh orders demolition of 'sinful' statues on Jazan roundabout

Videos»
Sport»
Spaniard Flores quits as coach of Dubai soccer club

Spaniard Flores quits as coach of Dubai soccer club

Former Atletico Madrid coach going back to Spain after 18-month stint as manager of Al Ahli

Cars & Boats»
Golden motorhome goes on sale in Dubai

Golden motorhome goes on sale in Dubai

Vehicle with onboard fireplace and pop-up bar valued at just over $3m

Lifestyle»
Elaf Group to open new hotel in Makkah

Elaf Group to open new hotel in Makkah

First of four new planned new properties poised to open before Ramadan

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    Saudi Arabia to rehire Indian maids on lower wages

    The problem with many South Asians in general and Indians in particular is that greed has no limit for them. No matter how much they get, which is often... more

    Wednesday, 19 June 2013 10:59 AM - Fahd
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    Gulf airlines told not to carry US whistleblower

    In those so called democratic (they should change it to Hypocratic) there is freedom of speech but no freedom after the speech.
    When the guys speaking... more

    Wednesday, 19 June 2013 12:00 PM - Last of the mohicans
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    New Dreamliner too small for us, says Emirates

    If Boeing can develop a 777 that can fly for 20 hours, then why bother flying through Dubai? Most EK traffic is transfer passengers. 20 hours nonstop would... more

    Wednesday, 19 June 2013 5:04 PM - John Harte
  • 35
    Saudi Arabia to rehire Indian maids on lower wages

    The problem with many South Asians in general and Indians in particular is that greed has no limit for them. No matter how much they get, which is often... more

    Wednesday, 19 June 2013 10:59 AM - Fahd
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    Female UAE expats face new visa curbs

    @anguilla: Kalba town is part of the Sharjah Emirate.
    along with khor fakkan and dibba al hisn.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_%28emirate... more

    Friday, 14 June 2013 6:23 PM - omar faris
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    Saudi's Grand Mufti vents against horse statues

    I am wondering why this article is being published here? it is really useless. anyway, I in certain ways agree with the Mufti. god bless Saudi Arabia more

    Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9:27 AM - Faisal
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    Are there too many Brits in the UAE?

    @ Henry, enough of whining, the host country does not need you, it is your employer that needs your services and you know well enough that you can be made... more

    Saturday, 1 June 2013 11:32 AM - Zain
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    Rights group urges UAE not to deport strikers

    Organizations like HRW, Green peace, ILO, UNHCR are so self serving that it is amazing they still exist! they spend 60/70 percent of their budgets (meant... more

    Thursday, 30 May 2013 7:53 PM - Navin
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    Saudi Arabia to rehire Indian maids on lower wages

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