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Australia hits out over lengthy UAE court case AFP - Tue, May 21, 2013Foreign Minister Bob Carr has blasted as "indefensible" the length of time the legal process took in the United Arab Emirates after an Australian man was jailed for More »
- UAE public and private sector to get holiday on June … The 971 Report - Mon, May 20, 2013
The UAE has declared Thursday, June 6, as a public and private sector holiday to mark Al Isra'a Wal Miraj, the ascension of Prophet Mohammad. More »
- Emirates adding 3 more flights to Colombo Arab News - 14 hours ago
Emirates, a fast growing airline, said it will increase capacity on its services to Colombo from June 30, with the addition of three more flights per week.The More »
- UAE issues stamp to commemorate satellite IANS - 18 hours ago
Abu Dhabi, May 24 (IANS/WAM) Emirates Post has issued a stamp to showcase the UAE's achievement in the field of science and technology, and to commemorate the More »
- Bid to smuggle African ivory foiled in Dubai IANS - 18 hours ago
Dubai, May 24 (IANS/WAM) Dubai Customs has foiled a bid to smuggle 259 pieces of ivory that arrived from Africa at its Jebel Ali Customs Centre. More »
- CEO-elect of UAE's fraud-hit RAKBANK has quit-source … Reuters - 20 hours ago
By Stanley Carvalho ABU DHABI (Reuters) - The proposed new chief executive of National Bank of Ras al-Khaimah (RAKBANK), one of two banks which earlier this month More »
- Striking Dubai workers face mass deportation Aljazeera - Thu, May 23, 2013
Fallout from rare strike at Arabtec Construction continues, as many South Asian labourers ordered to leave the country. More »
- Dubai's striking workers in their own words Aljazeera - Thu, May 23, 2013
Labourers at construction giant Arabtec in the UAE complain of low pay, poor conditions and lack of annual leave. More »
- Indian flight attendant jailed in Dubai IANS - Thu, May 23, 2013
Dubai, May 23 (IANS) A court here has sentenced a male Indian flight attendant of Emirates airline to six months in jail for stealing credit cards from two More »
- Your UAE weekend: Live life to the max at National Extreme … Sport360 - Thu, May 23, 2013
Into your extreme sports like aggressive in-line skating, BMX and skateboarding? If the answer is yes, then you know how much of a ‘non-scene’ it practically is in More »
- Your UAE weekend: Plunge into history at Al Gaffal Dhow … Sport360 - Thu, May 23, 2013
To local pearl divers, the island of Sir Bu Naair is known as the pearl-shaped island. Marine environmentalists call it turtle island, while to Emirati poets it is More »
- Your UAE weekend: Rugby's finest do battle at Fighting … Sport360 - Thu, May 23, 2013
If the mood at the competitors’ hotel on Wednesday morning is anything to go by then boxing fans who head to Dubai Sports City for Fighting Chance Dubai this Friday More »
- Dubai court fines woman over loud TV volume 7DAYS - Thu, May 23, 2013
A noisy tenant who would watch her television at full volume has been hit with a fine after her neighbours got fed up and reported her to police. More »
- The real cost of sending your child to a Dubai Schoo … Souqalmal.com - Thu, May 23, 2013
The school fees are paid, which means you can strike that expense off your list for another 12 months. Or can you? If you haven’t factored in the added extras that More »
- Expat saves two women from their alleged traffickers … 7DAYS - Thu, May 23, 2013
A man helped a human trafficking victim escape her captors after she broke down in tears while they were alone in a bedroom, a court was told. More »
- Etihad appoints UAE national as GM in Belarus Arab News - Thu, May 23, 2013
Etihad Airways has appointed Mansour Al-Marzouqi as its new general manager in Belarus.Al-Marzouqi joined Etihad Airways’ graduate management program in 2007, More »
- Emirates and JetBlue deepen three-year partnership Arab News - Thu, May 23, 2013
JetBlue Airways, New York’s Hometown Airline, and Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier and one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, have announced More »
- UAE-Korea economic forum to be held in Seoul IANS - Wed, May 22, 2013
Dubai, May 23 (IANS/WAM) The Third UAE-Korea Economic Partnership Forum begins May 27 in the South Korean capital city of Seoul. More »
- UAE leaders hold talks with foreign officials IANS - Wed, May 22, 2013
Abu Dhabi, May 23 (IANS/WAM) Leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have met senior officials of the US, the Czech Republic and Kenya and held talks on enhancing More »
- Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai contractor Arabtec said on Wednesday a four-day strike by foreign workers seeking higher pay was over and the emirate's police chief said More »
- Jet Airway's shareholders approve Etihad deal IANS - 7 minutes ago
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Jet Airways Friday said its shareholders have approved the company's plans to offload 24 percent stake to Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways for More »
- India's Jet Airways shareholders approve Etihad deal AFP - 2 hours 7 minutes ago
Shareholders of India's Jet Airways on Friday approved a deal in which Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad will take a 24 percent stake in the private carrier, media More »
- Jet Airways shareholders approve Etihad deal Reuters - 7 hours ago
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Shareholders in Jet Airways approved an agreed sale of a 24 percent stake in the airline to Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways, a senior executive at the More »
- UAE issues stamp to commemorate satellite IANS - 18 hours ago
Abu Dhabi, May 24 (IANS/WAM) Emirates Post has issued a stamp to showcase the UAE's achievement in the field of science and technology, and to commemorate the More »
- CEO-elect of UAE's fraud-hit RAKBANK has quit-sources Reuters - 20 hours ago
By Stanley Carvalho ABU DHABI (Reuters) - The proposed new chief executive of National Bank of Ras al-Khaimah (RAKBANK), one of two banks which earlier this month More »
- UAE leaders hold talks with foreign officials IANS - Wed, May 22, 2013
Abu Dhabi, May 23 (IANS/WAM) Leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have met senior officials of the US, the Czech Republic and Kenya and held talks on enhancing More »
- Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai contractor Arabtec said on Wednesday a four-day strike by foreign workers seeking higher pay was over and the emirate's police chief said More »
- Arabtec vows to hold worker strike organisers accountable 7DAYS - Wed, May 22, 2013
Strike organisers who stopped work at construction sites across Dubai and Abu Dhabi “will be held accountable for their actions”, the UAE’s largest construction More »
- UAE, Singapore discuss global development IANS - Wed, May 22, 2013
Abu Dhabi, May 22 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore have held talks over international development. More »
- UAE, China discuss economic relations IANS - Wed, May 22, 2013
Abu Dhabi, May 22 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have held talks over their bilateral economic relations. More »
- Forbes award for Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group Arab News - Wed, May 22, 2013
Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group has been ranked among the list of 100 most influential companies in the Arab world, according to Forbes magazine rated the More »
- Etihad welcomes airberlin pilots Arab News - Wed, May 22, 2013
Etihad Airways has plans to recruit more than 50 pilots from its partner airline, airberlin.The move comes as airberlin, Germany’s second largest carrier, continues More »
- Manchester City and Yankees launch new MLS team Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The New York Yankees and Premier League club Manchester City have formed a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to play in New York City More »
- Soccer-Manchester City and Yankees launch new MLS team Reuters Middle East - Tue, May 21, 2013
(Adds details) By Simon Evans MIAMI, May 21 (Reuters) - The New York Yankees and Premier League club Manchester City have formed a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to More »
- Sheikh Mansour & Man City complete MLS club deal Sport360 - Tue, May 21, 2013
Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan has continued to expand his sporting portfolio after it was confirmed Manchester City and the New York Yankees More »
- Jiu-Jitsu flourishes as Abu Dhabi Cup details announced Sport360 - Tue, May 21, 2013
The UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) has announced details for their upcoming season-ending showpiece, the Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Cup, returning for its second More »
- UAE ratifies prisoner exchange deal with India IANS - Mon, May 20, 2013
Dubai, May 20 (IANS) United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ratified a deal that allows the transfer of prisoners between his More »
- Abu Dhabi woman awarded compensation in car loan 'mix-up' case 7DAYS - Mon, May 20, 2013
A woman wrongly arrested at Abu Dhabi Airport for allegedly failing to pay back a car loan has been awarded Dhs150,000 in compensation. More »
- Expat maid held by Abu Dhabi police after 'rape' claim 7DAYS - Mon, May 20, 2013
A maid who claims she was sexually assaulted by her employer has been arrested for absconding, a source at the Philippines Embassy said. More »
- UAE, Algeria discuss relations IANS - Mon, May 20, 2013
Abu Dhabi, May 20 (IANS/WAM ) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Algeria have held talks to explore new ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas like More »
- Bid to smuggle African ivory foiled in Dubai IANS - 18 hours ago
Dubai, May 24 (IANS/WAM) Dubai Customs has foiled a bid to smuggle 259 pieces of ivory that arrived from Africa at its Jebel Ali Customs Centre. More »
- Striking Dubai workers face mass deportation Aljazeera - Thu, May 23, 2013
Fallout from rare strike at Arabtec Construction continues, as many South Asian labourers ordered to leave the country. More »
- Dubai's striking workers in their own words Aljazeera - Thu, May 23, 2013
Labourers at construction giant Arabtec in the UAE complain of low pay, poor conditions and lack of annual leave. More »
- Indian flight attendant jailed in Dubai IANS - Thu, May 23, 2013
Dubai, May 23 (IANS) A court here has sentenced a male Indian flight attendant of Emirates airline to six months in jail for stealing credit cards from two More »
- Mighty Mike targets Dubai title as next step to Taylor's crown Sport360 - Thu, May 23, 2013
Michael van Gerwen believes he has the ability to take Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor’s crown as the world’s No1 darts player as he aims to become the inaugural champion More »
- Dubai court fines woman over loud TV volume 7DAYS - Thu, May 23, 2013
A noisy tenant who would watch her television at full volume has been hit with a fine after her neighbours got fed up and reported her to police. More »
- The real cost of sending your child to a Dubai School Souqalmal.com - Thu, May 23, 2013
The school fees are paid, which means you can strike that expense off your list for another 12 months. Or can you? If you haven’t factored in the added extras that More »
- Expat saves two women from their alleged traffickers in Dubai 7DAYS - Thu, May 23, 2013
A man helped a human trafficking victim escape her captors after she broke down in tears while they were alone in a bedroom, a court was told. More »
- Wales all-action girl eager to make her mark at Fighting Chance Dubai Sport360 - Wed, May 22, 2013
One of the toughest tasks for the organisers of this Friday’s Fighting Chance Dubai at Dubai Sports City has been finding a bout for Welsh fighter Non Evans. More »
- Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai contractor Arabtec said on Wednesday a four-day strike by foreign workers seeking higher pay was over and the emirate's police chief said More »
- Recovering Dubai faces billions of maturing debt AFP - Wed, May 22, 2013
As debt-laden Dubai's economic recovery continues, with grandiose projects making a comeback, the emirate faces some near-term maturity of debt racked up during More »
- Darts stars excited yet wary of competing at Dubai Masters Sport360 - Wed, May 22, 2013
Darts legends Phil “The Power” Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld are anticipating a high-quality battle when they step up to the oche at the Dubai Duty Free Darts More »
- Dubai lifeguard jailed over drowning of swimmer 7DAYS - Wed, May 22, 2013
A lifeguard has been jailed for a month for causing the death of a swimmer in Dubai. More »
- Etisalat steps up CSR and sustainability services Arab News - Wed, May 22, 2013
Etisalat Group has launched its first major global Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability report in a bid to highlight and coordinate philanthropic and More »
- Dubai seizes 259 smuggled African ivory tusks AFP - Tue, May 21, 2013
A shipment of 259 elephant tusks smuggled out of Africa has been seized in the United Arab Emirates, the International Wildlife Fund for Animal Welfare said Tuesday. More »
- Indian student in Dubai ranked second in ISC exam IANS - Tue, May 21, 2013
Dubai, May 21 (IANS) An Indian student in a school here was ranked second in this year's Indian School Certificate (ISC) class 12 examination. More »
- Dubai comes to Davis Cup rescue after Myanmar issue Sport360 - Tue, May 21, 2013
The UAE has offered to host the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Groups III and IV tournaments, which were due to take place in Myanmar but were cancelled because of security More »
- Dubai's Drake and Scull wins $461 mln Saudi tower contract Reuters Middle East - Tue, May 21, 2013
* DSI wins $461 mln contract in Saudi Arabia - statement * Lamar Towers in Jeddah to be completed in Q4 2015 (Recasts, adds details on project) DUBAI, May 21 More »
- Dubai labourer's ear cut off in fight at work 7DAYS - Tue, May 21, 2013
Two workers are accused of slicing off part of a colleague’s ear in a Dubai brawl. The men appeared at Dubai Court of First Instance yesterday. More »
- A meeting of minds at Dubai Football Academies Forum Sport360 - Mon, May 20, 2013
For a second straight year, the annual Dubai Football Academies Forum returns to the emirate, bringing together some of the top football experts in the world with More »
- CEO-elect of UAE's fraud-hit RAKBANK has quit-sources Reuters - 20 hours ago
By Stanley Carvalho ABU DHABI (Reuters) - The proposed new chief executive of National Bank of Ras al-Khaimah (RAKBANK), one of two banks which earlier this month More »
- UAE golf round-up: Sharjah kids are showing progress Sport360 - Wed, May 22, 2013
It was graduation day for more than 70 members of Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club’s Junior Development Programme (SGSC JDP), as they went through the final grading and More »
- Son accused of killing mother with axe in Fujairah 7DAYS - Tue, May 21, 2013
A teenager has been arrested after allegedly killing his mum by attacking her with an axe. More »
- Round-up: Relegation fight goes down to the wire Sport360 - Sat, May 18, 2013
Dibba Al Fujairah stormed back from a goal down in the final 20 minutes to beat relegated Ittihad Kalba 2-1 and keep their faint hopes of Pro League survival alive. More »
- Al Ahli 3-0 Ajman: Red Knights secure second spot Sport360 - Sat, May 18, 2013
A brace from Luis Jimenez helped Al Ahli secure second place in the Pro League and a possible spot in the 2014 AFC Champions League qualifying round after handing More »
- Al Ahli eye runners-up spot against buoyant Ajman Sport360 - Sat, May 18, 2013
Al Ahli will tie up second place, and a possible spot in the 2014 AFC Champions League qualifying round, if they beat Ajman at the Zabeel Stadium this evening. More »
- Oliveira stands by Milla despite latest Jazira setback Sport360 - Thu, May 16, 2013
Al Jazira captain Ricardo Oliveira has defended under-fire coach Luis Milla after the Abu Dhabi side were confined to a trophy-less season by Ajman on Tuesday night. More »
- 'Abused' maid in Ras Al Khaimah rescued after Facebook plea 7DAYS - Thu, May 16, 2013
A housemaid has been spared the threat of further abuse at the hands of her employer after her plea for help went viral on facebook. More »
- Just the start for Cup winners Ajman & Kabi Sport360 - Wed, May 15, 2013
Ajman hero Boris Kabi believes their Etisalat Cup triumph is just the start for the Orange Brigade. More »
- Pressure mounts on Milla after Jazira's Cup loss Sport360 - Wed, May 15, 2013
Al Jazira coach Luis Milla insists it would be wrong to sack him after losing the Etisalat Cup final to Ajman. More »
- Ajman 2-1 Al Jazira: UAE minnows clinch Etisalat Cup Sport360 - Tue, May 14, 2013
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan's week went form bad to worse as his 'other' club Al Jazira crashed to a 2-1 defeat to Ajman in the Etisalat Cup final. More »
- Al Jazira v Ajman: Abdulkadir's men have revenge in mind Sport360 - Tue, May 14, 2013
Ajman boss Abdulwahab Abdulkadir is not reading too much into his side’s underdog status ahead of tonight’s Etisalat Cup final and believes victory is within reach. More »
- Al Jazira v Ajman: Mabkhout eyes Cup final repeat Sport360 - Tue, May 14, 2013
Ali Mabkhout knows exactly how important winning the Etisalat Cup can be. More »
- DNO shareholder to restructure, seek international listing Reuters Middle East - Tue, May 14, 2013
DUBAI, May 14 (Reuters) - RAK Petroleum, which owns 42.8percent of Norwegian oil firm DNO International, saidit would transfer all its assets to a newly created More »
- For banks in cyber heist, how to get their money back? Reuters - Sun, May 12, 2013
By Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) - Because the sums were large and such attacks are relatively new, the two Middle East banks hit in a $45 million (29.2 million More »
- Data in fraud compromised outside its environment - ElectraCard Reuters - Sun, May 12, 2013
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's ElectraCard Services said on Sunday that a data breach in a series of ATM fraud attacks in December appears to have happened outside of More »
- ElectraCard: data in fraud compromised outside its environment Reuters - Sun, May 12, 2013
MUMBAI (Reuters) - ElectraCard Services said on Sunday that a data breach in a series of ATM fraud attacks in December appears to have happened outside of its More »
- EXCLUSIVE - Indian card processor in $45 million heist is ElectraCard: sources Reuters - Sat, May 11, 2013
By Dinesh Nair and Jessica Dye DUBAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - One of the credit card processing companies whose security was breached in a $45 million global cyber More »
- EXCLUSIVE-Indian card processor in $45 mln heist is ElectraCard -sources Reuters Middle East - Sat, May 11, 2013
By Dinesh Nair and Jessica Dye DUBAI/NEW YORK, May 11 (Reuters) - One of the credit cardprocessing companies whose security was breached in a $45million global More »
- UAE's RAKBANK says no customers lost from cyber fraud Reuters Middle East - Fri, May 10, 2013
DUBAI, May 10 (Reuters) - National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah(RAKBANK) said on Friday that none of its customers had lost anymoney as a result of a cyber fraud which More »
- The craziest World Island idea ever The 971 Report - Thu, May 23, 2013
The $1.4bn World Islands just off Dubai are already home to the Lebanon clubbing island and Greenland - but there was once a crazier plan… More »
- Mostly Asian expat workers end rare UAE strike: company AFP - Wed, May 22, 2013
Thousands of mainly Asian expatriate workers in the United Arab Emirates have ended a strike they began at the weekend in a rare stoppage aimed at improving their More »
- Recovering Dubai faces billions of maturing debt AFP - Wed, May 22, 2013
As debt-laden Dubai's economic recovery continues, with grandiose projects making a comeback, the emirate faces some near-term maturity of debt racked up during More »
- Family budget – 10 ways to improve it Souqalmal.com - Wed, May 15, 2013
Saving money when you have a family to raise can be hard. But there are ways to reduce the family budget so that you can stash your cash in a savings account More »
- UAE regulator denies penalties for using Skype The 971 Report - Mon, May 13, 2013
The UAE telecom regulator has denied saying that those using Skype phone service could be fined up to AED1 million, UAE daily The National reported on Monday. More »
- After the UAE and Oman ATM scams whom should we trust? Souqalmal.com - Sun, May 12, 2013
It’s hardly a piece of news that anyone could miss. The story, which broke in most of the region’s newspapers over the weekend, detailed how a gang of criminals More »
- Beware: the Credit Bureau is watching you Souqalmal.com - Sun, May 12, 2013
If you want a new credit card or loan, you might want to consider your financial behaviour over the last few years. A new credit bureau is setting up shop and soon More »
- Emirates annual profit jumps 52% to $622 mn AFP - Thu, May 9, 2013
Dubai's Emirates Airline said on Thursday it posted $622 million in annual net profits in 2012-2013, a 52 percent boost on the previous year, as passenger numbers More »
- Are you using your credit card for the right reasons? Souqalmal.com - Thu, May 9, 2013
In our increasingly cashless society, there is no doubt we all need a credit card. But to to ensure you don’t run up debts, make sure you are using it to pay and More »
- Dubai repays $910 mn matured bonds: govt AFP - Sun, May 5, 2013
The Dubai government said Sunday it has repaid in full $910 million of maturing bonds, declaring it reflected a commitment of the indebted Gulf emirate to honour More »
- Credit cards that allow you to travel in style Souqalmal.com - Sun, May 5, 2013
If you are jetting off on holiday or a business trip anytime soon, then you might want to check your credit card to see if it will allow you into an airport lounge. More »
- Japan signs nuclear cooperation deal with UAE AFP - Thu, May 2, 2013
Japan and the United Arab Emirates signed on Thursday a nuclear cooperation agreement during a visit by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who stressed Tokyo's cooperation More »
- Emaar considers new world's tallest tower for Dubai The 971 Report - Wed, May 1, 2013
The company behind the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, could be about to trump its own record with an even taller building and that too could be in Dubai More »
- How much does smoking cost you? Souqalmal.com - Mon, Apr 29, 2013
If you decide to give up smoking today, there will not only be huge benefits for your health but also your bank balance. But how much does your habit cost you? Our More »
- Why it pays to get maternity cover – but make sure you get it in time Souqalmal.com - Thu, Apr 18, 2013
The post Why it pays to get maternity cover – but make sure you get it in time appeared first on Souqalmal.com.Having a baby in the UAE can be expensive and your More »
- Expats should save in Saudi to reap the rewards Souqalmal.com - Wed, Apr 17, 2013
For any new expat moving to Saudi Arabia, now has never been a better time to save. Why? Because their salary will be extremely competitive and they will most More »
- Abu Dhabi Louvre displays first art collection AFP - Tue, Apr 16, 2013
The Louvre Abu Dhabi gallery on Tuesday unveiled more than 130 artworks from the museum's first permanent collection, ranging from paintings by Picasso and Mondrian More »
- Direct debit system to revolutionise UAE banking sector The 971 Report - Mon, Apr 15, 2013
It may be standard elsewhere, but paying by direct debit does not exist in the UAE – until now. More »
- Mad scramble at Dubai villa launch The 971 Report - Sun, Apr 14, 2013
Dubai is once again witnessing a mad rush by investors eager to book new properties, reminiscent of the heydays before the recession. More »
- Dubai rents rise by 4% The 971 Report - Wed, Apr 3, 2013
Average apartment and villa rentals in Dubai increased 3% and 4% respectively in the first quarter of 2013, representing a 19% and 20% rise year-on-year, a new More »
- VIDEO: Egypt's Abou-Treika wants Bani Yas stay Sport360 - 5 hours ago
Mohamed Abou-Treika bowed out a winner at Bani Yas on Thursday night before refusing to rule out return to the UAE Pro League club. More »
- Horse racing-UAE to make doping horses a criminal offence Reuters Middle East - Thu, May 23, 2013
By Martin Dokoupil DUBAI, May 23 (Reuters) - Giving anabolic steroids to horses will become a criminal offence in the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Sheikh More »
- Mighty Mike targets Dubai title as next step to Taylor's crown Sport360 - Thu, May 23, 2013
Michael van Gerwen believes he has the ability to take Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor’s crown as the world’s No1 darts player as he aims to become the inaugural champion More »
- Wales all-action girl eager to make her mark at Fighting Chance Dubai Sport360 - Wed, May 22, 2013
One of the toughest tasks for the organisers of this Friday’s Fighting Chance Dubai at Dubai Sports City has been finding a bout for Welsh fighter Non Evans. More »
- Meydan education programme: Handing the reins to UAE youth Sport360 - Wed, May 22, 2013
I made the drive down to Meydan racecourse countless times before but never had I taken that right turn towards the stables, where some of the world’s most pampered More »
- UAE golf round-up: Sharjah kids are showing progress Sport360 - Wed, May 22, 2013
It was graduation day for more than 70 members of Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club’s Junior Development Programme (SGSC JDP), as they went through the final grading and More »
- Ashraf and Ahmed lead the way as Wings soar to Gold Cup Sport360 - Wed, May 22, 2013
A five-wicket haul by Waseem Ashraf followed by a splendid half century from Ashfaq Ahmed helped Wings XI win the 5th Al Dhaid Gold Cup 40-over tournament, More »
- UAE banking on experience at Asian Snooker Team Champs Sport360 - Wed, May 22, 2013
The UAE will once again be banking on the experienced duo of Mohamed Shehab and Mohammed Al Joaker to deliver the goods at the Asian Snooker Team & Six-red More »
- Darts stars excited yet wary of competing at Dubai Masters Sport360 - Wed, May 22, 2013
Darts legends Phil “The Power” Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld are anticipating a high-quality battle when they step up to the oche at the Dubai Duty Free Darts More »
- Are you King of the Rock? Represent the UAE at Alcatraz Sport360 - Tue, May 21, 2013
Red Bull are calling all UAE ballers to sign up to their King of the Rock qualifiers for the chance to pit their wits against the world’s top talent in a More »
- UAE 'lottery winner' to achieve lifelong dream at Iron Man Hawaii Sport360 - Tue, May 21, 2013
UAE resident Michael Haseldine will be tackling a “lifelong goal” when he takes his place at the start line of the Iron Man World Championships in Hawaii. More »
- Early start for 2013/14 Pro League season Sport360 - Tue, May 21, 2013
The 2013-14 UAE football season will kick-off on August 30 with the Super Cup, the Pro League Committee has confirmed. More »
- Jiu-Jitsu flourishes as Abu Dhabi Cup details announced Sport360 - Tue, May 21, 2013
The UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) has announced details for their upcoming season-ending showpiece, the Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Cup, returning for its second More »
- Humaira crowned UAE's lady cricketer of the year Sport360 - Tue, May 21, 2013
Humaira Tasneem added another feather to her well-decorated cap when she won lady cricketer of the year at the annual Shyam Bhatia awards. More »
- Dubai comes to Davis Cup rescue after Myanmar issue Sport360 - Tue, May 21, 2013
The UAE has offered to host the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Groups III and IV tournaments, which were due to take place in Myanmar but were cancelled because of security More »
- A meeting of minds at Dubai Football Academies Forum Sport360 - Mon, May 20, 2013
For a second straight year, the annual Dubai Football Academies Forum returns to the emirate, bringing together some of the top football experts in the world with More »
- Ex-Monaco boss making use of his survival skills in the UAE Sport360 - Mon, May 20, 2013
Al Dhafra coach Laurent Banide has done it before. Having taken over the Western Region club with just 11 Pro League games gone, and as many points garnered, the More »
- Olaroiu: Al Ain must add new players to defend league title Sport360 - Mon, May 20, 2013
Cosmin Olaroiu believes changes will need to be made if Al Ain are to win a third Pro League title in a row next season. More »
- Abu Dhabi Sailing Club coast to Emirates Palace victory Sport360 - Sun, May 19, 2013
A five-man crew from Abu Dhabi Sailing Club took top honours in the weekend’s inaugural Emirates Palace Invitational Match Race following a two-day unbeaten run More »
- Dubai-based Saudi woman makes Mount Everest history Sport360 - Sun, May 19, 2013
Dubai-based Raha Moharrak has made history by becoming both the first Saudi woman and youngest Arab to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain. More »