United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Monkeys And Vodka: Clubbing in Dubai

A chic nightclub in the glittering, moneyed Gulf city of Dubai, has found itself in very hot water for allowing a monkey onto its premises. The concern? Animal abuse. Photos showed ...

United Arab Emirates

Masdar City, Green Desert Paradise Or Disappointing Mirage?

The Solar Impulse flight aims to show that clean technologies exist. Masdar City, the plane's dep...

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Louvre Abu Dhabi, A French Museum Rising In The Desert

ABU DHABI — The indefatigable Jean Nouvel, 69, can be proud of his project. For that matter, he is. The star French architect shakes hands, hugs, ...

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Fishermen, Bullfights And The Emirates' Economic Boom

FUJAIRAH — Once they’ve finished, the fishermen of Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates, drag their boats up onto the beach, sit in the shade ...

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Western Culture In Abu Dhabi Breeds Exploited Workers

-Commentary- For years, major sporting events have been hosted in the superbly wealthy Gulf States. Now, renowned Western cultural institutions are ...

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Welcome To Dubai's Youth Hostel, An Oasis In The Urban Jungle Of Development

DUBAI - Beer? Of course not! Sayed Kamal looks at his guests with astonishment. Alcohol is only served in the big hotels. This is a youth hostel! It is in fact the only ...

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How Persian Gulf Airlines Surged To Top Class Of Travel Industry Pack

SANTIAGO - Last year in London, engineers from Airbus presented ...