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Liable to the Libyans

Liable to the Libyans

With the news that doctors were ‘encouraged’ by the Libyans to conclude that the Lockerbie bomber had only three months to live, and Jack Straw’s admission of using the prisoner to secure trade deals, the UK can no longer deny the obvious.

September 6, 2009 3:21
 

Straw admits trade deal influenced Lockerbie bomber release

UK Justice Secretary Jack Straw admitted that trade and oil influenced the nation’s decision to release the...

September 6, 2009 12:01
 
Movie mishap leaves UK government red-faced

Movie mishap leaves UK government red-faced

Thanks to a 25 year-old error, retailers in the UK can sell videos with sexual or violent content to children for the next three months without any fear of prosecution.

August 31, 2009 2:50
 
Cars and the crisis

Cars and the crisis

Car makers worldwide have been affected severely by the economic slowdown. However, the situation seems to be improving in some regions, with governments taking steps to help recovery.

August 26, 2009 11:26
 
Holidaying in the US vs holidaying in the UK

Holidaying in the US vs holidaying in the UK

Dubai residents are out on vacation. So, based on our travels, we check out which western country has cheaper deals. And which country gives the best memories.

August 11, 2009 4:06
 

Al Fahim named Pompey chairman

UAE tycoon Sulaiman Al Fahim was named Pompey chairman after passing the...

July 21, 2009 7:24
 
Al Fahim to finalize Portsmouth deal on UK trip this month

Al Fahim to finalize Portsmouth deal on UK trip this month

UAE businessman Sulaiman Al Fahim is flying to the UK on Thursday to finalize his takeover of Portsmouth FC...

July 15, 2009 12:42
 
5 links between UK football clubs and the UAE

5 links between UK football clubs and the UAE

A member of the ruling family in the UAE has denied buying a stake in an English premier league club. But the ties between the UAE and football clubs in the UK seem to be building.

June 24, 2009 1:51
 
License to lick

License to lick

A company in the UK has released ice-lollies in the shape of 007 actor Daniel Craig. We want some.

June 9, 2009 2:58
 
Quick tourism facts from around the world

Quick tourism facts from around the world

Dubai saw tourism revenues fall 15 percent in the first quarter of the year. We check out some global tourism trends during the same period.

May 19, 2009 12:53
 
Where should Dubai draw the line?

Where should Dubai draw the line?

The censorship of a book from the literary festival in Dubai has let to anger and indignation among the participating authors. But is Dubai justified in its step?

February 21, 2009 9:29
 
The Queen’s not coming to town

The Queen’s not coming to town

UK’s Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled her visit to the Gulf because she has too much work to do. How sad.

February 8, 2009 2:56
 
An endless shopping binge

An endless shopping binge

The QIA just reportedly pumped around $150m for a stake in a UK-based property developer.

September 28, 2008 10:45
 
A matter of pride

A matter of pride

Why are Middle East travelers turning into UK shopaholics?

September 17, 2008 3:22
 
Abu Dhabi has the means to take City to the top

Abu Dhabi has the means to take City to the top

Gulf money has the potential to change England’s footballing order.

September 1, 2008 12:22