Saturday 4th July, 2009
The Michael Jackson show will roll on long after he is gone
The NationalMichael Jackson, right, poses with his children, Michael Joseph Jr, left, Paris Michael Katherine, centre, and Prince Michael II, front centre, and real estate developer Mohamed Hadid and his...
July 4 fireworks but not such a big bang
The National... on fireworks, including one that lasted an impressive eight minutes. But this year, amid the worst job market in decades, the 26-year-old...
in the public eye
The NationalFrom his hotel-trashing, womanising early days to his current domestic, financial and career stability, Johnny Depp has played out the past 25 years in the spotlight. Ahead of the release of Public...
Dubai's bling is recession proof
The NationalWhen it comes to accessories, some people in the UAE have always felt the need to have the glitziest, blingest phone, watch or car they can afford. Even in the present financial climate there are...
UN chief denied visit to Suu Kyi
The NationalLast Updated: 2009 10:42PM UAE / 2009 6:42PM GMT BANGKOK // The United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, was in Myanmar yesterday to press for political reform in the...
Pakistani helicopter crash kills all 26 aboard
The NationalLast Updated: 2009 10:43PM UAE / 2009 6:43PM GMT ISLAMABAD // At least 26 security personnel on board a military helicopter were killed yesterday in north-western Pakistan when it...
Sahara pipeline plan to feed west African gas to Europe
The NationalNigeria, Algeria and Niger have signed an agreement to build a pipeline across the Sahara that would link Europe to big west African gas reserves.The Trans-Sahara Pipeline project, which would cost...
Imperious Federer is on the brink
The NationalLast Updated: 2009 10:05PM UAE / 2009 6:05PM GMT Roger Federer, majestic as ever, made it a record seven Wimbledon finals in a row yesterday by clinically disposing of German veteran...
Busy day for double sister act
The NationalLast Updated: 2009 10:04PM UAE / 2009 6:04PM GMT It is going to be a busy Fourth of July for the all-conquering American Williams sisters after they coasted into another doubles...
Cafes are new venues for art promotion
Gulf NewsCafés in Dubai are growing in popularity as venues for showcasing new talented artists. One such artist is Emirati Nasser Al Mansouri, whose photographic work was showcased at French...
Arabic daily defies court ban
Gulf NewsArabic daily newspaper Emarat Al Youm is continuing to publish, despite a Federal High Court ruling upholding a 20-day ban. The defamation conviction suspended the newspaper for 20 days with...
Hayes takes break in historic Greenland quest
Gulf NewsDubai-based British explorer Adrian Hayes and his two Canadian colleagues Devon McDiarmid and Derek Crowe of The Emirates NBD Greenland Quest were forced to take a pause in their historic...
Charity group to hold information session for trek
Gulf NewsAn information evening for trekkers planning to hike in Nepal later this year is going to be held this week. The hike is part of a Gulf for Good challenge to raise money for children in need....
Ministry to study different options for private schools
Gulf NewsAbu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education is studying different options for private schools following a non-governmental curriculum, following the ministry's decision to delay the reopening of schools...
Flu prevention measures limited as holidays loom
Gulf NewsDubai/abu Dhabi: Vaccines for H1N1 are still under clinical tests and the only precautions travellers can take when going abroad on their annual vacations is to keep away from suspected cases...
Summer buying spurs sales of retail gold in Abu Dhabi
Gulf NewsAbu Dhabi: Retail gold sales in Abu Dhabi jumped over 30 per cent in June due to holiday buying which is expected to stay robust into the first-half of July, traders said on Thursday. "Sales...
Intersat Africa extends support to students
Gulf NewsStudents from the Universal American School in Dubai (left to right) Homam Zituni, Nader Sayes, Aya Gawda, Alexander Koch, Fadi Al Garawan, Noufel Al Barwani, Abdo Hamdi, Yassin Al Shehabi, Abdullah...
Child casualties rising fast in Abu Dhabi
Gulf NewsAbu Dhabi: The number of children involved in road accidents in the capital has risen to such an extent that the percentage may now be indicative of a phenomenon, according to the Abu Dhabi Police....
US embassy, consulate in UAE to be closed on Sunday
Gulf NewsThe US embassy and consulate will be closed on Sunday, in observance of Independence Day, according to a press release issued by the embassy in Abu Dhabi. America is celebrating its...
Protect yourself from intense glare of sun, doctors say
Gulf NewsWith the temperature rising to peak levels, summers in the UAE promise to test the endurance levels of everyone who dares to go outdoors. While a little sun now and then is harmless and even...
Man found murdered in Sharjah
Gulf NewsA man's body was found in the Umm Khanour area on Thursday. Sharjah Police confirmed the man was found with his legs bound together with rope and that he had head injuries. The Indian was...
Cartoons bring honour to Gulf News
Gulf NewsCartoons and caricatures connect everybody with their line of humour. The terrible almost becomes tolerable. The prestigious World Press Cartoon competition honours the people...
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