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First UAE arthouse cinema opens in Dubai Mall

Culture & Society
The Picturehouse will only show indie films, represents 'a new wave of cinema in the UAE'.



Monday, 23 November 2009

Dubai residency visas increase this year - officials

Culture & Society
New centres being opened to cope with demand, more people moving to Dubai.

Dubai residency visas increase this year - officials

Tickets go on sale for Rihanna NYE bash

Culture & Society
Emirate's Palace gig confirmed, tickets priced from AED395 for standard to AED1,695 for full VIP.

Tickets go on sale for Rihanna NYE bash

Saturday, 21 November 2009

High quality services for UAE pilgrims in Medina

Culture & Society
UAE Haj Mission official inspects residential buildings in Medina meant for UAE pilgrims.

High quality services for UAE pilgrims in Medina

Thursday, 19 November 2009

UAE announces Eid and National Day holidays

Culture & Society
Labour Ministry announces private sector holidays for Eid Al-Adha, National Day.

UAE announces Eid and National Day holidays

Saturday, 14 November 2009

30,000 Kuwait gov’t staff get pay without work - paper

Culture & Society
Another 20,000 public sector employees attend work for just 1-2 hours a day maximum.

30,000 Kuwait gov’t staff get pay without work - paper

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Iraq bids to lure tourists

Culture & Society
After years of war and strife, Iraq is now taking an assertive step forward in promoting tourism in the country.

Iraq bids to lure tourists

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

69% of Mideast CFOs expect upturn in 2010

Culture & Society
Deloitte survey of chief financial officers in region reveals optimistic mood among most.

69% of Mideast CFOs expect upturn in 2010

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Watch the Berlin Wall in chocolate!

Culture & Society
French chocolate master Patrick Roger creates reproductions of parts of the Berlin wall in chocolate.

Watch the Berlin Wall in chocolate!

Sunday, 08 November 2009

Philippines cancels licences after Dubai jobs scandal

Culture & Society
Seven recruitment agencies closed down after 137 Filipinos 'win' bogus jobs - report.

Philippines cancels licences after Dubai jobs scandal

Saudi Arabia expects 2.5m hajj pilgrims this year

Culture & Society
Officials finalise action plan details to cater for influx of visitors to the kingdom.

Saudi Arabia expects 2.5m hajj pilgrims this year

Saturday, 07 November 2009

Some Muslims fear backlash after Fort Hood shooting

Culture & Society
Arab & Muslim Americans braced for possibility of verbal or physical attacks.

Some Muslims fear backlash after Fort Hood shooting

Dubai Police seize 1.5m drug pills between Jan-Sept 09

Culture & Society
Dubai Police manages to uncover and foil several drug trafficking operations - official.

Dubai Police seize 1.5m drug pills between Jan-Sept 09

UAE to be among top tourist hubs in 5 years - survey

Culture & Society
'Obama effect' bags top-brand spot for US this year for first time - Country Brand Index.

UAE to be among top tourist hubs in 5 years - survey

Qatar centre spreads moderate Islam, dialogue

Culture & Society
Center to also work for women's rights, fight misconceptions about their status under Islam.

Qatar centre spreads moderate Islam, dialogue

Sunday, 25 October 2009

At least 132 dead in twin Baghdad bombings

Culture & Society
Car bombs targeting two gov't buildings also wound more than 500 others.

At least 132 dead in twin Baghdad bombings

Friday, 23 October 2009

Saudi issues guide to nationals on how to behave abroad

Culture & Society
Saudis advised not to smack their children or make gestures to the opposite sex.

Saudi issues guide to nationals on how to behave abroad

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Kuwait women can get passport without man's approval

Culture & Society
Ruling is the latest gain for women in Kuwait since they were granted right to vote in 2005.

Kuwait women can get passport without man's approval

Dubai to probe rising temperatures in city

Culture & Society
The new project will examine reasons behind higher temperatures recorded in some parts of the city.

Dubai to probe rising temperatures in city

Drugs haul worth $28m seized off coast of Oman

Culture & Society
US Navy on anti-piracy patrols seize and destroy four tonnes of hashish from boat.

Drugs haul worth $28m seized off coast of Oman

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