Abshero stuns with 2:04:23 debut, Mergia clocks 2:19:31 in Dubai
27 January 2012 - Dubai, UAE - Ayele Abshero of Ethiopia turned the Marathon tide substantially on Friday when he ran the fastest winning debut in history, taking the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon title in an event record time of 2:04:23, which also makes him the fourth fastest man ever.
Distressed Dubai OFW going home
MANILA, Philippines — A distressed migrant Filipino worker in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is going home with the help of the Villar Foundation. Cynthia A. Villar, managing director of the Villar Foundation, handed to 27-year-old Hasmia Macaalay the financial assistance and airline ticket so she can finally go back to her hometown in Kabacan, North Cotabato.
Dubai's Staggering Growth Captured By NASA
Incredible photographs taken by NASA depicting Dubai?s rapid urbanization over the past 11 years??have emerged this week. The stunning still images ? 13 in total ? chronicle the construction of The Palm Jumeirah man-made island, as well as the development of inland residential areas and road systems in the UAE?s tourist metropolis. Taken by the ...
UAE economy set to grow 4%
DUBAI — The UAE economy is forecast to grow by at least four per cent in 2012, Economy Minister Sultan Al Mansouri said on Thursday.
Indian tycoons help Dubai on top of billionaire list
DUBAI, UAE: An influx of ultra-wealthy business tycoons from India has helped cement Dubai's position as the city with the most billionaires in the Middle East, according to a latest index that ranks Mumbai fifth largest hub of billionaires.
Indian Tycoons Help Put Dubai On Top Of Billionaire List
DUBAI, UAE, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- An influx of ultra- wealthy business tycoons from India has helped cement Dubai's position as the city with the most billionaires in the Middle East, according to a latest index that ranks Mumbai fifth largest hub of billionaires.
Lel to stake out his Olympic claim in Dubai - PREVIEW
25 January 2011 – Dubai, UAE - The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon – and IAAF Gold Label Road Race - which celebrates its 13th edition on Friday morning (27), has been a happy hunting ground for Ethiopian runners in the past, foremost among them former World record holder Haile Gebrselassie, who won here three times.
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Dubai, UAE, January 25, 2012: Dubai Airport Freezone's Director General, Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, met with Kazuyuki Hamada, Japan's Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, to discuss ways to strengthen industry relations between the two parties.
Business : UAE Exchange and UBI launch real-time account credit service
DUBAI - UAE Exchange, a leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, and Union Bank of India, or UBI, announced the launch of the real-time account credit service called “Union Flash Remit.”
Jumeirah to Operate Luxury Resort on Bali
DUBAI, UAE, January 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with PT Asia Pasifik Properti to operate ...
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