Man dies while calling for prayers
An old Syrian man died while calling for prayers at a mosque near his home in Saudi Arabia, a newspaper reported on Wednesday. The man has just climbed the podium in the mosque in the […]
Year: 2016
Al-Futtaim launches 2017 Land Cruiser… click to know the price
Al-Futtaim Motors, distributor of Toyota in the UAE, has announced the launch of the rugged 2017 Land Cruiser, featuring a host of exterior and interior upgrades, as well as a plethora of new safety features […]
‘Strawberry quick’ is not drug: Dubai Police
Dubai Police have denied social network rumors that drug dealers are selling strawberry containing narcotics to school children in the emirate and threatened to take measures against the rumor mongers. Police quickly reacted to reports […]
Indian prodigy 1st amateur to win Mena Golf Tour
Indian Rayhan Thomas created history, becoming the first amateur to win a Mena Golf Tour event when he claimed the Dubai Creek Open in a playoff on Wednesday. Starting the day tied for the lead […]
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 […]
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 […]