Man machine-guns his mom and sister in Saudi
A Saudi man used a machine gun to kill his mother and sister at their home in the Gulf kingdom before he handed himself over to the police. Newspapers said the murder sent shock waves in […]
Month: September 2016
Marriott completes takeover of Starwood Hotels
Marriott International has completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, creating the world’s largest and best hotel company. Marriott now offers the most comprehensive portfolio of brands including leading lifestyle brands, a significant […]
Sword-wielding Briton storms royal palace in Kuwait
A drunk British man armed with a sword tried to storm Al-Shaab Palace, the main office of Kuwait’s Prime Minister, but was arrested by guards. Newspapers said the 32-year-old Briton was with another man when he […]
Topless woman recruited to control speedsters
A Russian village has adopted a novel strategy to avert and reduce the increasing traffic accidents due to speeding. Topless women holding placards warning of speed limits walk the roads in Severny village. These scantily-dressed […]
Banks say UAE bankruptcy law will bring benefits
UAE banks hailed the bankruptcy law introduced recently, saying it will bring benefits to the financial sector in the country. The banks discussed the law at a meeting yesterday of the Advisory Council of the […]
Dubai property brokerage to recruit 240 staff
Business is booming and following new tie-ups and freshly-inked deals, Tamleek Real Estate Co. have announced their intention to recruit an additional 240 staff to keep up with the surge in business, up from the […]
Gitex Shopper to showcase top 2-in-1 convertibles and laptops
With their functionality, flexibility and mobility, 2–in–1 convertible laptops are one of the fastest growing devices in the industry according to PCMag, and Gitex Shopper will be showcasing the latest models when it opens next […]
Grooms in Saudi must have pre-marriage drug test
Men seeking to marry Saudi women must have drug tests before the marriage, a newspaper in the Gulf kingdom reported on Thursday. The decision by “high authorities” aims to prevent marital and family problems that […]
Girl asks court to recognise her as male
In a rare legal case, a girl from another Gulf country has filed a court case to seek official recognition of her as a male after undergoing a sex correction operation. The court is to […]
New mall to create 8,000 jobs… click for details
In the lead-up to the soft opening of Mall of Qatar, it has been revealed that the multi-billion dirham project in Qatar — designed to serve as the region’s ultimate shopping, entertainment and dining destination […]