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I stumbled on Louise's profile on Facebook and shocked to read the above wall post from someone. How bitter could one get for only not winning in a game...

Where to Buy Pork in Dubai, UAE?

Pork Shop in SpinneysYes! Pork products are available for non-Muslims, in the entire UAE but Sharjah. The Emirates has been always respectful to other cultures and religions that select...

West rocks East! Kan ye believe?

Photo courtesy of Ahlan Live It's a wild wild West as Kanye kicked off the after-race concert with the highest intensity.World-class concert arena, check;Spectacular lights and sounds, check;  Overflowing beer,...

Teenage “Drug Users” Freely Board UAE Public Transport, Causing Chaos, Concerns

I am writing to create awareness about a disturbing incident that we witnessed. This story could just be so minimal for now, but if not addressed could grow inadvertently...

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It's my first time to see a Belly Dance perfomance in my nearly 4 years here in the UAE. Thanks to FORAC's Gabi ng Lagim even for this treat.   Click...

Halloween Party at the Desert

It was a post-Halloween party actually, as we weren't able to celebrate on Halloween eve itself because the nation was mourning the RAK Sheikh's unfortunate passing.  But still, the...

Check the spam folder or lose an ‘extra’ opportunity

Lately, I've been ignoring my Spam Folder as I rarely receive legit emails there. But it was a big fail yesterday. I should have checked and found the email...

Sharjah taxi driver returns our lost bag

It's nearly 5 minutes after we go down from the cab, when I learned that I left my wife's bag in there. We immidiately called the Sharjah Taxi Ofice...

Audition for Mission Impossible 4

This is the moment! You could end up rubbing elbows with Tom Cruise and Paula Patton. Mission Impossible 4, so far, the biggest Hollywood action film to be shot...

Top UAE / Dubai Job Search Engines

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Dubai Fountain View From The Top

Breathtaking view from our Presidential Suite room at 31st floor in Ramada Downtown Dubai

Ping Pong Dim Sum Dubai 1st Anniversary

We were among the lucky Ping Pong Dimsum Facebook fans to receive an e-invitation to come and devour their gorgeous complimentary food and drinks and mingle with fellow...

HP Supports, Awards Climb for Cancer Project

Big thanks to HP for the great support to Climb for Cancer Project - and for hosting a fab Iftar at Mazina in The Address, Dubai Marina titled, "An...

Cargo Plane crashes on a Dubai Highway – Khaleej Times

Khaleej Times reported:A cargo plane crashed on a busy highway in Dubai on Friday, setting some cars on fire, Al Arabiya television reported.A cargo plane crashed on a busy...

Climb for Cancer Wins HP Support

I really can't believe it. Now, I've won something again but this time, not for me. It's for a very very good cause. I nominated the Climb for Cancer...

Aramex Launches “Support Pakistan” Drive in UAE

Aramex, the global logistics and transportation solutions provider, today announced the launch of “Support Pakistan”, a disaster relief campaign in the UAE. In partnership with Emirates National Oil Company...

Mission Impossible 4 to Shoot in Dubai?

Rumors have been flying around that Mission Impossible 4 starring Tom Cruise, could be filmed in the futuristic emirate of Dubai. Emirates 24/7 website reported that some excutives of...

Hard Rock Cafe Dubai to Reopen at Dubai Festival City

Hard Rock Café Dubai will re-open as a new 26,500 square-foot restaurant at the Intercontinental Hotel end, Dubai Creek side of the DFC with a large indoor...

Ramadan begins Wednesday, August 11 in the UAE

Ramadan Kareem to my brothers and sisters in Islam! Ramadan officially begins tomorrow in the UAE - the Moonsighting Committee announced today. Jordan, Libya, Indonesia, Malaysia and Saudi...

Brit Stripping in Bikini at Dubai Mall: The Other Side of Story

From The Sun website:Tessa Meager, 28, was wearing a kaftan and white shorts while shopping with 10 year old, daughter Helen at Dubai Mall when a local woman stopped...

Ramadan in Dubai: Things to do and not to do during the holy month

Ramadan Kareem! Ramadan starts in a day or two. It's important for expats like me to also understand what this holy month is about - beyond just the fasting....

The Dubai Mall’s Statement Regarding the “Bikini” Incident

From the Dubai Mall Twitter (@dubaimallnews):The Dubai Mall is committed to ensuring the social and cultural morals of the UAE and encourages visitors to respect the country’s cultural...
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