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Euro football chiefs back Qatar 2022 winter switch

Euro football chiefs back Qatar 2022 winter switch

UEFA's 54 member associations back the move at a meeting in Croatia

Blatter admits 'politics influenced Qatar World Cup vote' FIFA: 'no grounds' for compensation over Qatar switch Australia will seek compensation for Qatar 2022 switch
Dubai's first Versace hotel won't open until end-2014

Dubai's first Versace hotel won't open until end-2014

Palazzo Versace was originally due to open 2009 but developer confirms it’s still 12 months away

Dubai’s Palazzo Versace resort opening pushed back until 2014 Dubai’s Versace needs $60m funding - sources Versace inks Dubai deal, eyes MidEast sales boost
Emirates reveals plan to launch flights to Boston

Emirates reveals plan to launch flights to Boston

Dubai airline says its eighth US route will start operating on March 10 next year

Two more Saudis die from MERS virus

Two more Saudis die from MERS virus

Health Ministry announces latest fatalities, bringing total to 49 in Gulf kingdom

Saudi Grand Mufti slams violence against non-Muslims

Saudi Grand Mufti slams violence against non-Muslims

Top cleric in Gulf kingdom condemns acts by 'greedy, vindictive and envious people'

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Signing a contract/lease? Read this now

Signing a contract/lease? Read this now

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Taxi training should be put in the fast lane

Taxi training should be put in the fast lane

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Why is the price of fashion rising too fast?

Why is the price of fashion rising too fast?

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Banking on freebies

Banking on freebies

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Politics & Economics»

We must "put an end" to slavery – UAE ambassador

Diplomat based in the UN said there was a need for more political will to combat the issue

Sheikh Mohammed: UAE needs "to get better ideas" UAE suspends quarry over violations EU poised to drop visa requirements for Emiratis
Dubai's JLT residents in fury over traffic chaos
Transport»

Dubai's JLT residents in fury over traffic chaos

Resident contemplate leaving development amid gridlock nightmare

Blatter admits 'politics influenced Qatar World Cup vote'
Sport»

Blatter admits 'politics influenced Qatar World Cup vote'

FIFA boss says European voters were swayed by economic interests in Qatar

Fox said to oppose Qatar World Cup switch Australia will seek compensation for Qatar 2022 switch FIFA medical chief backs Qatar 2022 winter switch
UAE's Etihad unveils big expansion plan for India
Transport»

UAE's Etihad unveils big expansion plan for India

More flights, bigger planes to be introduced on Indian routes later this year and in 2014

UAE and Bahrain top freedom report
Culture & Society»

UAE and Bahrain top freedom report

Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand topped the global rankings

Saudi's Nasair launches $22 fares
Transport»

Saudi's Nasair launches $22 fares

Promotional rate is for domestic flights and is to celebrate National Day

Egyptian security forces clash with armed groups near Cairo- TV
Politics & Economics»

Egyptian security forces clash with armed groups near Cairo- TV

Cairo Metro closed after trouble

Rouhani says Iran willing to forswear nuclear arms
Politics & Economics»

Rouhani says Iran willing to forswear nuclear arms

Stated in a US TV interview days before his appearance in New York at the UN

Opposition suspends role in Bahrain talks after deputy leader held
Politics & Economics»

Opposition suspends role in Bahrain talks after deputy leader held

Washington says "disappointed" opposition suspends involvement

Dubai tops list of best hotel investment in 2013
Travel & Hospitality»

Dubai tops list of best hotel investment in 2013

Despite the summer slump, the beachfront hotels in the emirate proved to be the best performing in the hospitality sector

Moody's cuts Bahrain's economic ratings
Politics & Economics»

Moody's cuts Bahrain's economic ratings

Ratings agency says further cuts could follow due to govt's weak fiscal position

Fitch upbeat on Bahrain's economic recovery Bahrain investment firm buys $50m UK assets Bahrain SWF Mumtalakat 2012 net loss narrows
The troubles with Doha's new airport
Transport»
The troubles with Doha's new airport
Hayat Sindi: Guiding light
Culture & Society»
Hayat Sindi: Guiding light
The new arms race
Technology»
The new arms race
From Nakheel to Seven Tides
Real Estate»
From Nakheel to Seven Tides
Eastern promise
Construction»
Eastern promise
Opportunity knocks
Construction»
Opportunity knocks
Tall stories in Dubai
Property»
Tall stories in Dubai
How Papa is grabbing a pizza the action
Retail»
How Papa is grabbing a pizza the action
Virgin looks past the Atlantic
Transport»
Virgin looks past the Atlantic
Qatar should give FIFA back the World Cup
Sport»
Qatar should give FIFA back the World Cup
Review: New Porsche Panamera
Cars & Boats»
Review: New Porsche Panamera
Why disappointed Apple enthusiasts are missing the point
Blogs»
Why disappointed Apple enthusiasts are missing the point
Dismantling Syria chemical weapons arsenal would be tough task
Politics & Economics»
Dismantling Syria chemical weapons arsenal would be tough task
French resentment builds over Qatari tax-free property empire
Politics & Economics»
French resentment builds over Qatari tax-free property empire
Abu Dhabi employees in fix over losing Dubai life
Real Estate»
Abu Dhabi employees in fix over losing Dubai life
Calls for a new bankruptcy law are getting louder
Politics & Economics»
Calls for a new bankruptcy law are getting louder
Inside the mind of Deepak Chopra
Industries»
Inside the mind of Deepak Chopra
Personal Tech»
$15,000 gold and diamond iPhones launched in UAE

$15,000 gold and diamond iPhones launched in UAE

Amodoria marks its arrival to the MidEast by introducing the solid gold collection

BlackBerry unveils Z30 as new flagship Smartphone
Fashion»
Muslim beauty pageant offers alternative to Miss World

Muslim beauty pageant offers alternative to Miss World

Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Brunei and Nigeria are represented in the third annual World Muslimah contest for the first time

Miss World opens in Indonesia
Sport»
Mike Tyson to visit Dubai for live show

Mike Tyson to visit Dubai for live show

American boxer features in one-man show directed by filmmaker Spike Lee

Doubts over Dubai Amir Khan boxing match
Sport»
Ronaldo-backed firm in deal to lease Dubai units

Ronaldo-backed firm in deal to lease Dubai units

Nakheel revealed Sports Stars Media will rent 12 apartments in Discovery Gardens

Shock images of flooded new Nakheel development
Photos»
Iranian lawyer freed from political imprisonment
Greek protests against far right
King Abdullah II of Jordan visits China
Best MidEast Cities for Hotel Invest 2013
Mexico floods leave thousands stranded
Real Estate»
Dubai's Burj al Arab set for the Vegas strip?

Dubai's Burj al Arab set for the Vegas strip?

Its only “a matter of time” US real estate expert says

Burj Khalifa builder questions Gulf’s desire for 'iconic' projects
Arts»
Olly Murs signs up for Dubai Jazz Festival 2014

Olly Murs signs up for Dubai Jazz Festival 2014

British pop star will perform a Valentine's Day gig as part of next year's festival

will.i.am, Timbaland to headline Dubai Music Week
Property»
UAE, Qatar miss out on best skyscraper gong

UAE, Qatar miss out on best skyscraper gong

Twisted Canadian towers trump Gulf state for Emporis Skyscraper Award

UAE has world's 'vainest' skyscrapers - study
Videos»
World heritage site restored in India
Belgium looks to BNP part sale
Violence in Greece after singer's murder
Assad denies gov't chemical attack
Travel & Hospitality»
Dubai nightclub to feature 'floating DJ booth'

Dubai nightclub to feature 'floating DJ booth'

New club will open in Sofitel hotel on the Palm this weekend

Style»
Doha expat to compete in Elite Model Look 2013

Doha expat to compete in Elite Model Look 2013

Australian teenager will represent the UAE and Qatar in the world final in China in November

Travel & Hospitality»
Ski Dubai to fund Antarctic penguin expedition

Ski Dubai to fund Antarctic penguin expedition

Indoor snow centre sponsors month-long project led by research scientist Dr Brent Stewart

Arts»
Saudi businessman behind controversial new Princess Diana movie

Saudi businessman behind controversial new Princess Diana movie

Exclusive: Arab invested in biopic, starring Naomi Watts, which has received scathing reviews from the British press

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    Muslim family furious after gifted hamper of wine

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    Monday, 16 September 2013 3:33 PM - Manzar Abbas
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    Qatar should give FIFA back the World Cup

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Arabian Business - 2013-09-15

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Guiding light
Inventor, scientist, entrepreneur, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and Shura Council member Hayat Sindi is a role model for young people in the Gulf. The Saudi national speaks exclusively to Arabian Business about the fear of failure and how her passion to succeed keeps driving her forward.

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