How Dubai Became Dubai
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nextcity.org ^
| 2/27/2013 | Daniel Brook
... Indeed, until President George W. Bush’s post-9/11 declaration —“Either you are with us or you are with the terrorists” — the Emirati royals really were with both; the UAE played the seemingly impossible game of being friends with both the Americans, for whom Dubai serves as the largest overseas naval port,
and the man who had declared war on America. Hardly dyed-in-the-wool jihadis, the Emirati royals likely saw bin Laden as an eccentric buddy — part of their social milieu of Gulf Arab millionaire heirs but with an added frisson of radical chic.” ... “While in the foreign concessions...
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Photos That Could Only Have Been Taken In Dubai
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idistracted.net ^
| October 26, 2015
Dubai is a seemingly magical place. It’s
the global capital of excess, and a vacation destination for the world’s most powerful and wealthy people. It’s like a Middle Eastern Vegas with much taller buildings and a much more complicated political character. Check out these sick pics that could only be taken in Dubai.
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Slaves of Dubai
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Vice ^
| 08/08/2012 | Ben Anderson
Most people know Dubai for its massive skyscrapers and luxurious hotels, but few know that the city was built by modern-day slaves. For
months, the BBC's Ben Anderson hung out around the glittering, insane towers springing up in Dubai trying to infiltrate the community of expatriate workers who are putting them up. What he found when he finally got in was that the jewel of the Arab world is almost entirely built upon imported slave labor...
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Obama gets new home in Dubai
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gulfnews.com ^
| sharmila dhal
Dubai: Obama has just got a new home in Dubai. "He definitely has a personality you can't ignore," said Emily Ann Herbert, a 30-year-old Australian who signed him in on Monday night. "He
commands attention and knows exactly what he wants." But no, she's not talking about the US President here. Obama is her new pet, an abandoned Persian cat she has rehomed. Put up for adoption by Dubai-based animal group Friends of Animals, Obama was high-strung and temperamental, but he had little difficulty finding a new home, thanks to his illustrious name. "Yes, I took him in because of...
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Is Dubai Safe for Americans
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10/09/23 | Tnoldman
I have family members in Bali wanting to travel to Dubai and then home to the USA. Is that a wise route or even possible now with the War in Israel. I think it's a bad choice. What
do my Freeper friends suggest? Are there travel restrictions in place?
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The Dark Side of Dubai
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FR | Feb 17 | AI
What are the strict rules in Dubai? AI Overview Dubai has strict rules that adhere to Sharia law, including rules on public displays of affection, dress, and drug use. Public
displays of affection Public displays of affection (PDA) are not tolerated, including kissing and hugging Married couples can hold hands, but other PDA is illegal Dress Women should dress modestly outside of resorts Shopping malls often have dress codes Immodest dress, such as bare arms, low necklines, and short shorts, is not permitted Drug use Dubai has a zero tolerance policy for drugs, including prescription medicines that contain codeine Possessing...
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Dubai’s First Dog Water Park
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Dubai Post ^
| 04May 2021 | Amal Al Marzouqi and Sara Al Marri
Caring for pets during the hot summer months can be difficult , but Dubai always has innovative solutions to offer! Water-loving
dogs can now enjoy their very own spa day at “Petsville” in Al Quoz with the latest pet attraction “Aqua Pawk” consisting of two refreshing & safe pools for dogs. Since the opening of pools last month, “Petsville” has become one of Dubai’s success stories offering the perfect place for pups to cool-off in the scorching summer heat, and a distinctive addition to the Dubai’s pet care facilities.
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Slaves of Dubai (2012)
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Vice ^
| 8/8/2012 | Ben Anderson
Most people know Dubai for its massive skyscrapers and luxurious hotels, but few know that the city was built by modern-day slaves. For
months, the BBC's Ben Anderson hung out around the glittering, insane towers springing up in Dubai trying to infiltrate the community of expatriate workers who are putting them up. What he found when he finally got in was that the jewel of the Arab world is almost entirely built upon imported slave labor...
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The wisdom of the founder of Dubai
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email from friend | 5/13/2021 | unknown
The founder of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid, was asked about the future of his country, and he replied, "My grandfather rode a camel, my father rode a camel, I ride a Mercedes, my son rides a Land Rover, and my grandson is going to ride a Land Rover…but my great-grandson is going to
have to ride a camel again." Why is that, he was asked? And his reply was, “Hard times create strong men, strong men create easy times. Easy times create weak men, weak men create difficult times. Many will not understand it, but you have to raise warriors, not...
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Dubai to Have Tower Dangling in the Air?
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Khaleej Times ^
| March 28, 2017 | Bernd Debusmann Jr.
An artist's impression of how the proposed asteroid-suspended Analemma Tower would look. The
building will be suspended from an asteroid orbiting 50,000kms from the earth A New York-based firm is proposing that Dubai be the site of a futuristic, asteroid-suspended skyscraper that orbits around the world. The speculative Analemma Tower - which is being proposed by the Clouds Architecture Office - is designed to be suspended downward on an asteroid orbiting 50,000km from earth. It would orbit in a figure-eight pattern across the northern and southern hemispheres in a 24-hour cycle each day. A design close-up of the asteroid from...
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IS OBAMA BUYING A DUBAI MANSION?
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The Coach's Team ^
| 12/30/16 | Gene Tierney
Is outgoing US President Barack Obama buying a palatial mansion in Dubai; a lavish, overseas residence in order to impress those who will select the new UN Secretary General when Ban Ki-moon steps down at the end of this year? A
Bill Still report gives some credence to this internet buzz by claiming it originates in “…a Russian, Foreign Intelligence, non-classified report." Adding further drama to the Obama family mystery, the Militarycorruption.com website exclusively says, "We don't buy the official line" from Navy Third Fleet Commander, Vice-Admiral Nora Tyson who claims Navy Rear Admiral Rick Williams, the esteemed newly appointed...
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Trumps thank Dubai for love and friendship
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Khaleej Times ^
| Feb 18th, 2017 | Bernd Debusmann Jr
American President Donald Trump's two eldest sons - Donald Jr. and Eric - were in Dubai on Saturday to mark the official opening of the opulent Trump International Golf Club at a lavish party attended by a veritable "who's who" of Dubai's glitterati. Since
January, Donald Jr. and Eric have overseen a trust that includes the Trump Organization's businesses and projects, a move which President Trump said was designed to avoid conflicts of interest while he holds office. The occasion marks their first overseas business trip since their father was inaugurated. During a brief speech made to a crowd of...
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Dubai airport says still top for international traffic
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AFP ^
| January 24, 2017 | Staff
Dubai International cemented its title as the world's busiest airport for international passengers in 2016, with a 7.2 percent increase in traveller numbers to 83.6 million, its operator said Tuesday. Dubai Airports said "near record numbers" in December had pushed annual traffic at the Gulf hub to 83,654,250 passengers, compared with 78,014,838
in 2015.
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Do You Know This Woman, Asks Dubai Police
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Emirates 24/7 ^
| 6/15
Do you know this woman, asks Dubai Police Woman was found dead in Al Rashidiya Police Station area By Mohamed Al Sadafy Published Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Dubai Police’s detectives are seeking public's assistance in identifying the woman in the picture. The
body was found in Al Rashdiya area and is currently at the Dubai Police Forensics, to determine the cause of death. The white woman is 155 centimeters tall, weighs 56 kg and is in her thirties. She was found wearing a long Arab dress and green Adidas trousers underneath. Any information to help identify the deceased can be...
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First Robotic Cop Joins Dubai Police
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Emirates 24/7 ^
| Thursday, June 01, 2017
After bringing in Lamborghinis and Ferraris to patrol roads, Dubai police have enrolled a robotic officer, the first in a unit that aims to make up a quarter of the force by 2030. The
robotic cop stood to attention Wednesday night at the foot of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, as tourists and passersby snapped selfie souvenir photos by its side. Wearing a police cap and moving on wheels, the robot features a computer touch-screen on its chest that can be used to report a crime or inquire about speeding tickets
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Pope Francis may attend COP 28 in Dubai
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Aletia ^
| October 21, 2023
Pope Francis may attend COP 28 in DubaiThe Pope has reportedly expressed his desire to attend the United Nations climate conference, but the trip has yet to be confirmed.Pope Francis could take part in the international climate conference to be held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, Reuters reported on
October 19, 2023. There he will voice his call to halt the climate catastrophe, a call he recently renewed in the apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum, published at the beginning of October. No final decision yetFrancis wants to go to Dubai, the Pope’s secretary of state Cardinal Pietro Parolin...
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Stephen Paddock in Dubai, UAE in May, 2016
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I can place Stephen Paddock in Dubai, UAE in May, 2016 with 100% confidence. Significant?
Should I contact someone, like the FBI?
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Can the Dubai Model Inspire Arabs?
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Townhall.com ^
| January 1, 2016 | Daniel Pipes
DUBAI - At a time of civil war, anarchy, extremism, and impoverishment in the Middle East, the city-states of Dubai and Abu Dhabi stand out as the places where Arabic speakers are flourishing, innovating, and offering a model for moving forward.But can it last? I
recently visited the United Arab Emirates to seek answers.To begin with, some basic facts: Once called the Trucial States by British imperialists, the UAE consists of seven small monarchies bordering the Persian Gulf. They banded together in 1971, as the British retreated, to form a single federation.The country has been doubly blessed: oil and gas...
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Camel Hospital Opens in Dubai
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Deutsche Welle ^
| 12/19
While hospital care for race horses is highly sophisticated and available worldwide, the same is not the case for camels. A
new hospital has been opened in Dubai with state-of-the-art equipment especially made for them. A $10.9 million (€9.21 million) camel hospital has opened in Al Marmoum, Dubai with state of the art treatment on a par with that offered for racehorses. Director of the hospital Mohamed Al Bulooshi said "There are a lot of equine hospitals because horses have existed for centuries as have their races but for camels, no." "We are very interested in preserving our heritage," he...
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Fire rips through Dubai skyscraper
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BBC ^
| Feb 20, 2015
A fire has swept through the Torch skyscraper in Dubai, one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. Strong
winds helped the blaze to spread across the 336.1m (1,105ft) high building in the marina district. One eyewitness told the BBC "there was debris flying everywhere, falling into neighbouring buildings". Later reports said the fire was under control. It is not known what caused the blaze. Hundreds of people were evacuated and there are no reports of any casualties. 'Like Titanic' Footage posted on social media showed what looked like molten glass and pieces of masonry falling down.
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