The Times and The Sunday Times, two well known newspapers in the world, will publish their international editions in the Middle East starting this May.
Licensing for The Times and Sunday Times in the region has been acquired by Saudi-based SAB Media. The paper will be published seven days a week and will be available in retail outlets or by subscription. The international editions are edited in London and will be printed in the UAE.
A recent survey found The Times to be the most trusted newspaper in the UK. It has one of the largest pools of foreign correspondents, with reporters based in locations around the world, including Beijing, Baghdad, Bombay, Delhi, Madrid, Moscow, New York, Paris, Tokyo and Washington.
The Sunday Times edition provides analysis of the week’s news stories, along with expanded coverage of sports, entertainment, lifestyle, food, travel and the arts.
The international edition will be published seven days a week, at 64 pages, with a 96-page Saturday edition and the 96-page broadsheet Sunday Times. In the UAE, the retail rate will be AED 7 for the daily edition and AED 15 for The Sunday Times; subscription rates will be AED 5 for the daily and AED 12 for the Sunday paper, with comparable rates around the region.
[Via Ad Blog Arabia]
Showing posts with label Dubai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dubai. Show all posts
Monday, May 21, 2007
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
New Mirdif Mall
The new mall to be located on Emirates Road and Tripoli Street, will house more than 430 shops with provision for eight anchor stores. It will be as big as the Mall of the Emirates.
Mirdif City Centre – to be completed in 2009 – will stretch across 183,400 square metres and cost Dh2.6 billion to build.The project is expected to generate more than 10,000 jobs.
The facility will also have parking for about 7,000 cars and a 14-screen multiplex cinema.Visitors to the centre can also dine in more than 60 multi-cuisine restaurants and cafes in two food courts.
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Mirdif City Centre – to be completed in 2009 – will stretch across 183,400 square metres and cost Dh2.6 billion to build.The project is expected to generate more than 10,000 jobs.
The facility will also have parking for about 7,000 cars and a 14-screen multiplex cinema.Visitors to the centre can also dine in more than 60 multi-cuisine restaurants and cafes in two food courts.
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Sunday, April 22, 2007
Dubai...
Dubai is like "Singapore on steroids", I just read that in an interesting blog An Englishman in Saudi Arabia.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Huge Dubai Creek Extension
A 13 kilometre extension to Dubai Creek, which will more than double its length, was approved yesterday by the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It will run from Ras Al Khor, which is the wetland at the end of the natural Creek, into the Gulf at Jumeirah, giving it two outlets to the sea.Read More [Via Metroblogging Dubai]
Monday, April 16, 2007
The Wafi Roberry
I dont know if you all heared but yesterday there was a roberry in wafi city...here is the story as people have told me...and u can check the video above...
two Audi A8 cars broke into wafi through the main entrance, they broke into one of the jewlery shops. there were six armored, masked and wearing all black men...they stole around 24 million, went out the other entrance...and some people say tha the cars were found a bit later set on fire...i also heared someone saying the robbery took about 1 minute and 50 seconds, while the police arrived after 3 minutes...
this is a really serious thing and its the first time it happens here in dubai and if they didnt get caught i think more people will be encouraged to do similar attempts...
but the weord thing that i opened Emirates Today and the only thing i found was a really short article about thee lines long in the right bottom end of the third page...
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Trucks Banned From Using The BB Bridge
Lorries, tankers and other heavy vehicles have been banned from using Dubai’s Business Bay Crossing.The order by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is intended to ensure the safety of drivers and keep traffic moving in both directions between Bur Dubai and Deira.
The ban applies to any vehicle weighing 2.5 tonnes or more and will be in force 24 hours a day as well as on all holidays.
It differs from the lorry bans on other crossings, which are lifted at certain times.
Maitha Mohammed bin Adai, Chief Executive Officer of the Traffic and Roads Agency at the RTA, called on lorry drivers and firms that owned heavy vehicles to obey the ban, which applies to the crossing and the roads leading to it. Salahaldin Al Marzoki, of the Traffic and Roads Agency, said the opening of the fourth crossing on the creek had helped to reduce traffic jams on the other three.
There was, therefore, no justification for a lorry or tanker driver using the Business Bay Crossing. Any accident involving a heavy vehicle will cause massive damage, he said.
Bin Adai said work on another crossing, the Floating Bridge, had reached a key phase – the development of roads and interchanges on either side of the creek. He said: “This is one of a series of vital projects being undertaken to upgrade roads and crossings.” “The project is in line with RTA’s strategy and its continual efforts to keep pace with the construction boom and the emirate’s social and economic development, and to meet the needs of Dubai’s growing population.” The sixlane Floating Bridge is being built half a kilometre south of the Al Maktoum Bridge. It will link the area around Deira City Centre and the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club with a new intersection on Riyadh Street between Dubai Courts and Creek Park. The bridge will be constructed using 20-metre-wide hollow concrete blocks that will float on water. Work began at the end of last year and the project will cost Dh127 million.
[Via Emirates Today]
Burj Dubai Towers With Storeys
Burj Dubai, already the tallest structure in the Middle East and Europe, has set a new global record for having more floors than any other building in the world.
Currently at 120 storeys and 422.5 metres high, the iconic building developed by Emaar Properties is also one of the five tallest structures in the world.
Height-wise, the tower is now taller than the Empire State Building (381 metres) in New York City and the John Hancock Centre (344 metres) in Chicago – two of only five completed buildings in the world that have 100 storeys or more.
So far 304,800 cubic metres of reinforced concrete and 59,200 tonnes of reinforcing steel have been used in the construction of Burj Dubai.
“Burj Dubai is setting a new record with every passing day – in terms of height and the number of storeys,” said Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties.
“This is the accomplishment of teamwork, with the world’s best in engineering, construction and design services working together to create a new landmark not only for the UAE, but for the world,” he said.
Burj Dubai, designed by Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, is being constructed by high-rise experts, South Korea’s Samsung Corporation.Turner Construction International is the project and construction manager of the tower.
When completed, Burj Dubai will be the tallest building in the world in all four categories recognised by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). It ranks buildings on the basis of spire height, the highest occupied floor, roof height and pinnacle height.
Burj Dubai forms the epicentre of Downtown Burj Dubai, a Dh73 billion mixeduse project featuring residences, commercial space, hospitality projects and several retail outlets.
[Via Emirates Today]
Open-Door Jet Caper Lands Man In Cuffs
Dubai Police have arrested a troublesome passenger who caused panic among 300 odd passengers of an Emirates flight during the landing phase of a six-hour non-stop flight.
Emirates airline officials have confirmed a passenger, who during the landing opened the door of EK040 from Birmingham to Dubai on Thursday, has been detained by the Dubai Police for interrogation as part of its investigation into the strange and unprecedented incident in the aviation history of the UAE.
However, Emirates officials have categorically ruled out that the incident was part of a hijacking bid.
None of the 307 passengers on board were injured in the incident that caused a 30minute delay for passengers to disembark.
“While taxiing to the terminal building after landing at the Dubai International Airport on Thursday, an aircraft door on flight EK040 from Birmingham was opened by a passenger.This caused the emergency inflatable slides to automatically activate,” said Sarah Shaughnessy, the official spokesperson of Emirates.
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Emirates airline officials have confirmed a passenger, who during the landing opened the door of EK040 from Birmingham to Dubai on Thursday, has been detained by the Dubai Police for interrogation as part of its investigation into the strange and unprecedented incident in the aviation history of the UAE.
However, Emirates officials have categorically ruled out that the incident was part of a hijacking bid.
None of the 307 passengers on board were injured in the incident that caused a 30minute delay for passengers to disembark.
“While taxiing to the terminal building after landing at the Dubai International Airport on Thursday, an aircraft door on flight EK040 from Birmingham was opened by a passenger.This caused the emergency inflatable slides to automatically activate,” said Sarah Shaughnessy, the official spokesperson of Emirates.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Starbucks
i also searched starbucks...well nothing interesting except that i found out that starbucks is planning to open its largest branch here in dubai and its planned to open in the center of Mall of Arabia...
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Dubai's Krispy Kreme
Well first of all to be honest...i have never heard of krispy kreme until a month ago when everybody started saying that it will open in dubai...I got to know that its a really well-known doughnut place and i also got excited about it...so today i went to krispy kreme to see what the fuss is all about...i bought like 6 different kinds and they are alll really good...but the Original Glazed one is just delicious...it was good enough to let me write a post about it :D for all of you who didnt try it, go and try the original galzed...
Galeries Lafayette To Open In Dubai Mall
More than three million square feet – 80 per cent – of the retail space in the Dubai Mall has been leased, according to a senior executive.
“We are quite selective, as we need the right tenant, the right store and the right merchandise,” Emaar Chairman Mohamed Ali Alabbar said, after announcing the launch of French department store Galeries Lafayette’s first foray into Dubai.
Dubai Mall, which is part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development, has a total gross building area of 5.8m sq ft, and leasable space of 3.77m sq ft.
“Our store will cover 192,000sq ft of retail space, and will be a key anchor tenant for Dubai Mall,” said Galeries Lafayette Group Chairman and owner Philippe Houze.
The department store will reflect a mix of European and Arabian culture and passion. “Dubai is our first step into this region. We see a lot of opportunities here, but we will go step by step,” Houze said.
Leading European brands have already ventured into Dubai, with the United Kingdom’s Harvey Nichols opening a store in the Mall of the Emirates, following a joint venture with Al Tayer Group. Saks Fifth Avenue, an American department store chain, has also opened a store at BurJuman.
[Via Emirates Today]
“We are quite selective, as we need the right tenant, the right store and the right merchandise,” Emaar Chairman Mohamed Ali Alabbar said, after announcing the launch of French department store Galeries Lafayette’s first foray into Dubai.
Dubai Mall, which is part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development, has a total gross building area of 5.8m sq ft, and leasable space of 3.77m sq ft.
“Our store will cover 192,000sq ft of retail space, and will be a key anchor tenant for Dubai Mall,” said Galeries Lafayette Group Chairman and owner Philippe Houze.
The department store will reflect a mix of European and Arabian culture and passion. “Dubai is our first step into this region. We see a lot of opportunities here, but we will go step by step,” Houze said.
Leading European brands have already ventured into Dubai, with the United Kingdom’s Harvey Nichols opening a store in the Mall of the Emirates, following a joint venture with Al Tayer Group. Saks Fifth Avenue, an American department store chain, has also opened a store at BurJuman.
[Via Emirates Today]
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Hooters Opening In Dubai Soon :s
I just found out that U.S. restaurant chain Hooters is planning to open at least one of its famous Hooters restaurant in Dubai sometime in the next 2 years. This is what Reuters reported yesterday ...
"The opening of Hooters in Israel is part of the chain's global expansion. Privately held Hooters said it planned to open 17 restaurants in Colombia, Dubai, Guam, New Zealand and India in the next two years."
With all the things taking place in Dubai, I don't know ... but I'm not surprised any more ...
[Via UAE Community Blog]
"The opening of Hooters in Israel is part of the chain's global expansion. Privately held Hooters said it planned to open 17 restaurants in Colombia, Dubai, Guam, New Zealand and India in the next two years."
With all the things taking place in Dubai, I don't know ... but I'm not surprised any more ...
[Via UAE Community Blog]
Monday, March 19, 2007
Jumeirah Beach May Be Closed From Next Week
A mystery behind the fencing of Jumeirah Open Beach has been solved after it was reported a property development is to take shape at the popular spot.
Joggers who found scaffolding around the beach early this week reported being told the area will be closed to the public from next week because of a new coastline property to be built by Zabeel Investments.
The beach is one of the greatest attractions of Dubai for tourists and residents alike. Zabeel Investments confirmed it is building a new coastal development off Umm Suqeim along Jumeirah Beach. The project will comprise residential, commercial and hospitality facilities, reflecting a beachfront lifestyle.
“Located on the prestigious stretch in Umm Suqeim, the development will cover both existing and reclaimed land and will overlook the Burj Al Arab which is just down the coast.
“The development will add to the existing beachside environment.The new project will further extend Dubai’s coastline and provide additional opportunities for a beachfront lifestyle,” said Mohammed Ali Al Hashimi, Executive Chairman of Zabeel Investments.
Refusing to reveal details about the project, he said: “We are in the early stages of this development and will shortly announce details of the project when it’s finalised.” Upon visiting the beach, Emirates Today found a 17-km iron fencing is being built along the beach stretching from Burj Al Arab to Port Rashid.
A worker who declined to reveal his name said: “We don’t know whether the beach is being fenced off to facilitate the new construction along the coastline, but we are also making gates that will allow access to the beach.” It was also said, though not officially confirmed, that the fence is being built to restrict entry to the beach through tickets.
The contracting company building the fence said it has no idea what, if any, construction project is being built on the beachfront.
“We have received the contract to construct a fence. Beyond that we have no clue,” said an official from PHD Modular Access, the company executing the contract.
Joggers who found scaffolding around the beach early this week reported being told the area will be closed to the public from next week because of a new coastline property to be built by Zabeel Investments.
The beach is one of the greatest attractions of Dubai for tourists and residents alike. Zabeel Investments confirmed it is building a new coastal development off Umm Suqeim along Jumeirah Beach. The project will comprise residential, commercial and hospitality facilities, reflecting a beachfront lifestyle.
“Located on the prestigious stretch in Umm Suqeim, the development will cover both existing and reclaimed land and will overlook the Burj Al Arab which is just down the coast.
“The development will add to the existing beachside environment.The new project will further extend Dubai’s coastline and provide additional opportunities for a beachfront lifestyle,” said Mohammed Ali Al Hashimi, Executive Chairman of Zabeel Investments.
Refusing to reveal details about the project, he said: “We are in the early stages of this development and will shortly announce details of the project when it’s finalised.” Upon visiting the beach, Emirates Today found a 17-km iron fencing is being built along the beach stretching from Burj Al Arab to Port Rashid.
A worker who declined to reveal his name said: “We don’t know whether the beach is being fenced off to facilitate the new construction along the coastline, but we are also making gates that will allow access to the beach.” It was also said, though not officially confirmed, that the fence is being built to restrict entry to the beach through tickets.
The contracting company building the fence said it has no idea what, if any, construction project is being built on the beachfront.
“We have received the contract to construct a fence. Beyond that we have no clue,” said an official from PHD Modular Access, the company executing the contract.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
‘Ireland’ sold for Dh142m
The deal brings the total number of islands sold on The World to 40 per cent, the statement said.
Irish developers John O’Dolan, Noel Connellan, Ray Norton and Andrew Brett, who jointly purchased “Ireland”, said they will develop a project called Ireland In The Sun – a 225,000-squarefoot resort with a collection of homes, apartments, restau rants and retail amidst beaches, boating and leisure opportunities.
“We are delighted that Ireland will be developed with a distinct Irish theme reflecting the culture and heritage of Ireland. These are the type of developments we welcome on The World,” said Hamza Mustafa, General Manager of The World.
In true Irish tradition, O’Dolan presented Mustafa with a bowl of shamrock, customary for Irish business people and diplomats, while standing on the island of “Ireland”.
“The World is one of the most innovative developments I have ever seen and I admire the vision that is behind this project. The islands are truly spectacular and we look for ward to developing Ireland, which will provide the Irish homeowners with their very own place they can call home in the sun,” O’Dolan said.
The World is a series of 300 manmade islands shaped to form the map of the world and is located 4km off the Dubai coast. The project measures approximately 9km in width and 7km in length. It covers more than 9.5 million square metres and is visible to the naked eye from space.
The World, whose sales are by invitation only, is now 92 per cent reclaimed, Nakheel’s statement said, with full reclamation for all islands and breakwaters expected to conclude on schedule by the end of 2008. Nine islands, including “Ireland”, have been sold so far this year.
[Via Emirates Today]
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Business Bay Bridge Is Half Opened
The newly opened Business Bay Bridge remained relatively quiet yesterday, but offered little to the congestion on Garhoud Bridge at peak hours, Emirates Today observed.
Between 1pm and 2pm yesterday, a day after its official opening, the new bridge presented an unusual sight for Dubai motorists, who associate crossing the creek with heavy traffic.
Driving in both directions on the bridge, which connects Oud Metha Road in Jeddaf with Al Rabbat Road in Deira, was a stress-free experience as there were very few cars using the new facility.
This was in marked difference to the other three crossings, which motorists said were much busier at that time.
Just 1.5 kilometres away from Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Bridge provides an easy link for motorists using the Al Khail, Ras Al Khor and Dubai-Al Ain Roads looking to cross the Dubai Creek to the other side of town. Heavy vehicles have been banned from using the new road link.
The bridge is currently operating at half capacity with only three lanes open from Deira to Jeddaf and two lanes in the opposite direction.
The whole project is expected to be completed within two to three months, when there will be 13 lanes servicing traffic in both directions.
Motorists coming from Al Khail Road or the Dubai-Al Ain Road are required to take the Bu Kadra Interchange in the direction of Al Wasl Hospital and go onto Oud Metha Road, from where there are plenty of signs showing the way for the new bridge. Once past it, drivers go on Al Rabbat Road where a new interchange offers connections to Ghusais, Sharjah, Nad Al Hammar, Al Warqa’a, Rashidya and further to Emirates Road.
The new link also offers an easy connection for motorists coming from the Airport Tunnel into Jeddaf.
The new bridge is part of the Dh1.8bn Ras Al Khor project, which will eventually provide a free-flow connection between the Airport Tunnel and Interchange One on Sheikh Zayed Road, also known as the Defence Roundabout.
Commuters yesterday welcomed the move, with many saying it is good to have another alternative to Garhoud Bridge where a Dh4 road toll will be introduced from this July.
However some motorists said they did not know about the opening of the bridge.
“This morning I saw the messages saying the Business Bay Bridge is now open displayed on the electronic message boards,” said Rachel, who lives in Sharjah.
“But I did not know which bridge this was. I though the project was called Ras Al Khor Bridge.This should have been made clear to the public in advance.”
Between 1pm and 2pm yesterday, a day after its official opening, the new bridge presented an unusual sight for Dubai motorists, who associate crossing the creek with heavy traffic.
Driving in both directions on the bridge, which connects Oud Metha Road in Jeddaf with Al Rabbat Road in Deira, was a stress-free experience as there were very few cars using the new facility.
This was in marked difference to the other three crossings, which motorists said were much busier at that time.
Just 1.5 kilometres away from Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Bridge provides an easy link for motorists using the Al Khail, Ras Al Khor and Dubai-Al Ain Roads looking to cross the Dubai Creek to the other side of town. Heavy vehicles have been banned from using the new road link.
The bridge is currently operating at half capacity with only three lanes open from Deira to Jeddaf and two lanes in the opposite direction.
The whole project is expected to be completed within two to three months, when there will be 13 lanes servicing traffic in both directions.
Motorists coming from Al Khail Road or the Dubai-Al Ain Road are required to take the Bu Kadra Interchange in the direction of Al Wasl Hospital and go onto Oud Metha Road, from where there are plenty of signs showing the way for the new bridge. Once past it, drivers go on Al Rabbat Road where a new interchange offers connections to Ghusais, Sharjah, Nad Al Hammar, Al Warqa’a, Rashidya and further to Emirates Road.
The new link also offers an easy connection for motorists coming from the Airport Tunnel into Jeddaf.
The new bridge is part of the Dh1.8bn Ras Al Khor project, which will eventually provide a free-flow connection between the Airport Tunnel and Interchange One on Sheikh Zayed Road, also known as the Defence Roundabout.
Commuters yesterday welcomed the move, with many saying it is good to have another alternative to Garhoud Bridge where a Dh4 road toll will be introduced from this July.
However some motorists said they did not know about the opening of the bridge.
“This morning I saw the messages saying the Business Bay Bridge is now open displayed on the electronic message boards,” said Rachel, who lives in Sharjah.
“But I did not know which bridge this was. I though the project was called Ras Al Khor Bridge.This should have been made clear to the public in advance.”
[Via Emirates Today]
Monday, March 12, 2007
Dubai International Airport Resumes Normal Operations
Dubai International Airport resumed normal operations at 1400hrs following an eight-hour closure. The airport closed all operations following an accident involving Biman flight BG006 at 0630hrs this morning.
The closure affected a total of 71 flights, of which 36 flights – that were ex-Dubai – were cancelled while 35 incoming flights were diverted to airports in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, and to Muscat (Oman), Kuwait and Shiraz (Iran). Less than 20 minutes after returning to normal, Dubai International Airport received its first flight, an Emirates airline flight from Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Sunday, March 11, 2007
Russel Peter Tickets
Russell Peters has added more gigs to his Dubai tour to satisfy the cravings of his fans. The organiser, Midas Promotions, has announced a third and fourth date for Canadian comic Peters’ tour in Dubai.
Peters, whose second show sold out within just 30 minutes, will take to the stage twice in one evening to satisfy the overwhelming demand of his Dubai fans.
Canada’s finest will perform on March 18 at 7pm and then again at 10pm at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom.
“The response to Russell Peters’ shows has been uprecedented. The demand for tickets has been so great, that the Time Out Ticket online store crashed at one point, due to the sheer volume of fans logging on to purchase tickets.
“Although Russell Peters is on the final leg of an extremely demanding world tour, he did not want to disapoint fans in Dubai, so he agreed to perform two more dates, said Mel Tyer, group operations director, Midas Promotions.
“Many fans had been left disappointed following the ticket sales frenzy that took place after the first and second shows went on line.
“However, fans will now get another chance to purchase tickets when they go on sale today at 6pm.”
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Metro Work Goes Underground
The Dubai Metro project is moving forward at a rapid pace. Right on schedule, work will soon start from the Jebel Ali Industrial station, moving towards Dubal station, and from Al Barsha station moving towards Tecom station.
Digging for the second tunnel will begin from March 25 from Al Rigga towards Deira City Centre. As a result, traffic in this area will be affected temporarily, and travellers are advised to take alternative routes. Efforts have been made to minimise vibrations to buildings along the route of the tunnel.
For the two new stations, there will be seven launching girders working on the Red Line with one already in operation near Interchange 5.5 on Sheikh Zayed Road.
This machine has completed laying six spans of track, each span 38 metres long, said Adnan Al Hammadi, Director of the Construction Department at Dubai Rail.
Progress is most visible in the construction of the 44.1 kilometres of elevated track on which the Metro’s trains will travel.The track is supported by an estimated 1,171 steel and concrete piers, which will be tested to take up to four times the expected load.
The viaduct along which trains will run will be laid out by seven machines called “launching girders”, which will lift the viaduct segments and lay them on the piers.
“We have chosen this method because it provides the best mechanism method of construction that has minimum disturbance to traffic,” said Al Hammadi.
Work is progressing on the line’s four underground stations in Deira and Bur Dubai. Motorists on Sheikh Zayed Road have already had the first glimpses of what the Metro’s 44.1 kilometres of elevated tracks will look like.
Behind the Dubai Municipality building, where Union Square station is located, a $7 million (Dh25.7 million) tunnel-boring machine has already started its journey, which will eventually see it passing under Dubai Creek and into the BurJuman Metro station.
“The operation went very smoothly from day one,” said Al Hammadi.
He said since the digging operation started, there have been no cases of water leakage anywhere.
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