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Saudi food inflation at record high in April
A steady rise in food prices over the past few months pushed inflation in this sector in Saudi Arabia to its highest level in April while the general inflation rate in the world’s largest oil exporter remained high compared to other ...
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England braced for Mourinhos Chelsea return
Jose Mourinho looks set to be welcomed back to Chelsea with open arms, but his reputation has been sullied during his three-year stint at Real Madrid and he will return to Stamford Bridge with several thorny issues to address. Having been released from his contract by Madrid, the charismatic but controversial Portuguese is now widely expected to return to Chelsea, with some British bookmakers ...
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Sharon Stone sticks with her Basic Instinct
Sharon Stone poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the film "Behind the Candelabra" in competition during the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. (REUTERS) Sharon Stone (REUTERS) Sharon Stone arrives for the screening of the film "Behind the Candelabra" presented in Competition at the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. Cannes, one of ...
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Dubais GEMS to open new Wellington school in Sept
The GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail, will offer the National Curriculum for England to students in the primary years initially, but will grow to Year 13 in the coming years, the educator said in a ...
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Dubais TECOM shakes up real estate business
TECOM Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Holding, has announced a new operational structure it says will help it develop further its business ...
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Malaysia FA Police to Investigate Match-Fixing Claims
(Reuters) - Claims of match-fixing in a Malaysian league fixture will be investigated by the country's Football Association (FAM) and sports minister on Thursday, local media reported, with the police urged to protect players from bookmakers. The second tier Malaysian Premier League match between Kuala Lumpur and Sime Darby was under suspicion, local daily The Star reported. The ...
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College student kills 18-foot long record Burmese python
University of Florida scientists examined the snake and found that it was 128 pounds and female, not carrying eggs at the time. The previous record length for a Burmese python captured in the wild in Florida was 17 feet, 7 inches. This Burmese python is now documented to have set a record as the longest Burmese python captured in Florida. ...
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Cops rid Mamzar area of motorbike ruckus
Residents of the Al Mamzar area in Dubai and visitors to the Mamzar beach have been rid of a noisy, pesky motorbike rider thanks to the quick response by Dubai Police to ...
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Garcia apologises for fried chicken comment on Woods
Sergio Garcia of Spain (L) talks with Luke Donald of England and Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium (R) on stage at the European Tour Dinner, prior to the BMW PGA Championship, at the Sofitel Hotel, Heathrow Airport on May 21, 2013 in London, England. ...
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IPL spot-fixing gallery of shame Sreesanth in court
Shanthakumaran Sreesanth (C) sits in a police vehicle as he leaves the Saket district court in New Delhi. Three Indian cricket players were refused bail on Tuesday after they appeared in court on spotfixing charges as police announced the arrest of a Bollywood actor over the scandal. (AFP) Shanthakumaran Sreesanth (R) sits in a police vehicle as he leaves the Saket district court in New Delhi. ...
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And the winner of Dancing With the Stars Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough
Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. The 26-year-old country singer won the show's mirrorball trophy Tuesday. Pickler and her professional partner, Derek Hough, earned two sets of perfect scores Monday night and another on Tuesday. Judges' scores combined with viewer votes determine the winner. ...
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Husband fights with cheating wife boyfriend escapes from window
A lover was seen on video jumping out of a window and making a safe landing thanks to the local fire department, after the husband of his lover suddenly came home, according to video uploaded to the internet. The man was caught red handed cheating with another man's wife in Brazil. Instead of dealing with the consequences, he decided to leave, but not by using the front door of the ...
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Outlook promising unemployment and diversifying economies still an issue in Dubai - IMF
Resolute policy action will be necessary this year The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not concerned about Dubai's ability to repay its estimated $48 billion of debt obligations, according to the director of its Middle East and Central Asia department.Masood Ahmed was speaking to reporters in the emirate on Tuesday as part of the IMF's regional economic outlook update for the ...
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Will Emirates love for environment drive in hybrid cars
Manufacturers are waiting for interest in hybrids to grow Hybrid cars are reaching the Gulf in limited numbers. But those who want to do their bit for the environment, or make a statement, will have to dig deep into their resources -- the niche here is dominated by prestige, performance marques such as Porsche, Lexus, BMW and McLaren Automotive.And for now, these companies are not particularly ...
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Great Family Summer Getaways with Emirates Holidays
With summer just around the corner - now is the time to plan your next family getaway. Emirates Holidays has announced several holiday offers - from immersing yourself in the amazing world of Harry Potter, to soaking in the rich history and culture of Vietnam, or enjoying magical moments at a Disney park, to having the adventure of a lifetime on a South African safari - these holidays will bring ...
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Top Stories on Dubai Chronicle on May 22nd
Dubai was urged to regulate the speed with which its real estate market grows by IMF’s senior official Masood Ahmed. The director of IMF’s Middle East department warned that if the emirate does not take measures today, this may again result in a "boom-bust cycle." ...
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China arrests 13 over protest rumours
BEIJING (AFP) - Chinese authorities have arrested 13 people for Internet posts that sparked a rare protest in Beijing, highlighting tensions between officials and migrant workers, police said.The 13 held include the boyfriend of Yuan Liya, a 22-year-old woman who fell to her death from a shopping mall, igniting the hours-long protest by hundreds of people earlier this month, Beijing police said ...
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Underdogs Australia Ready for Ashes Scrap-Clarke
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Back from Dubai with Legend goodies
Okoroike had, on May 10, emerged one of the winners of the Legend Real Deal Consumer Promo. By this, he earned himself a trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirate, where he has an open cheque to purchase whatever his heart chose - perhaps excluding whole houses or ...
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How you can get free legal advice in Dubai
Dubai Courts has introduced free electronic legal consultancy, case registration and records revision services to help inform the public about their rights and obligations and judicial procedures and to promote efficiency. In coordination with prominent Dubai lawyers, the Courts is offering free electronic legal consultancy to the public under a new initiative called ‘Shoor’, ...
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Burj Al Arab voted Best Hotel in the World
Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel, won two esteemed Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) in the ‘Best Hotel in the World’ and ‘Best Hotel in the Middle East’ categories at the ULTRA Award Ceremony held at The Dorchester hotel in London on Monday. The ULTRAs reflect the combined opinions of the readers of Ultratravel - the Daily ...
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Video Your exclusive tour aboard Mariner of the Seas’ docked in Dubai
It is being hailed as the last of the great voyagers and the Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas is on its maiden call to Dubai, docked at Port Rashid. The luxury liner can carry more than 3,800 passengers. The 1,020-feet-long cruise ship sailed from Galveston, Texas, dropped anchor at Barcelona before making its maiden voyage to Dubai on ...
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Supreme Federal Court verdict on illegal organisation case on July 2
The State Security Department of the Supreme Federal Court, presided over by Chief Justice Falah Al Hajiri, resumed its sessions on Tuesday morning to hear the defence of the accused individuals in the secret illegal organisation ...
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Bollywoods Sanjay Dutt sent to Pune prison to serve jail term
Indian actor Sanjay Dutt gestures before leaving his residence to surrender to a special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (TADA) court in Mumbai on May 16, 2013. ...
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Dubai sets sail for a billion-dirham cruise industry by 2020
Its full speed ahead for Dubai as it sets sail for a bullish cruise tourism sector that has chartered a course to generate more than Dh1 billion in annual income by 2020. Speaking ...
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Olympics may be Dubai's next goal
Dubai is famous for being ambitious, sometimes to its detriment, but mostly to its advantage. It was ambition that made it the city the way it is now. For some, the recent announcement of a possible Olympic bid may seem overly optimistic, but what are Dubai’s chances realistically?
Dubai does nothing half-heartedly. Fifteen years ago, Dubai was just another city in the Gulf, there was nothing particularly special about it, apart from the fact that, for western workers, it was an attractive location because of the lack of income tax, but this it had in common with many other GCC cities. Read more
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