Japanese man run over in Sharjah… driver flees
He was crossing the road A 41-year-old Japanese man died in Sharjah after he was run over by a car, whose driver fled the scene without trying to help the victim. Police said the Japanese […]
Year: 2016
Hotel occupancy in UAE rises, ADR drops
Hotels in the Middle East reported mixed August 2016 results, while hotels in Africa posted mostly flat results in the three key performance metrics when reported in U.S. dollar constant currency, according to data from […]
Ali Saleh Alshunnar becomes youngest Emirati to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Ali Saleh Alshunnar recently beat his brother’s record as youngest Emirati to climb Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, at only 15 years old. Standing at 5,895 metres above sea level, Kilimanjaro is the highest free […]
Major deal: UAE netball scores for women’s sport
RU-Active is poised to put netball on the UAE map sealing a three-year sponsorship deal with leading international skin care brand Dermologica raising the profile of women’s sport in the region. Sportswear supplier BLK, will […]
New ‘pink’ dishes to support breast cancer awareness
In partnership with the Breast Cancer Arabia Foundation, La Cantine du Faubourg— the multi-sensorial urban French dining destination which combines food, lights, music, video and art— is offering some of its menu’s classics in pink, […]
A world without much growth but not without hope
Ø World still lacks remarkable growth – US disappoints Ø Equities more at risk than bonds Ø Bank of Japan needs to deliver Ø Better news from China – good news for EM equities Ø […]
Pakistan rout World T20 champions West Indies in Dubai
Pakistan romped to an emphatic nine-wicket win over World Twenty20 champions West Indies in the series opener at Dubai International Stadium on Friday night. Left-arm spinner Imad Wasim took a career best five for 14 […]
Sneak peek into Ranbir, Aish’s ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’
Running high on emotions, this latest offering by Karan Johar promises to attract Bollywood crazy fans to the cinemas this Diwali. ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ releases last week of October.
Al Barari’s ex-CEO launches new firm, plans to develop residential communities
KOA, a real estate concept that aims to bring a new definition to residential living in the UAE, announces its launch in the Dubai market this winter. Founded by Mohammed Bin Zaal, former CEO of […]
ICC Academy to offer Level 3 cricket coaching in UAE
The International Cricket Council Academy (ICC Academy) announced that it will be hosting its first Level 3 Coach Education Course from December 4 to 9 at its world class venue in Dubai Sports City. The […]