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• 2 new diseases could both spark global outbreaks

  (AP) -- Two respiratory viruses in different parts of the world have captured the attention of global health officials -- a novel coronavirus in the Middle East and a new bird flu spreading in China .Last week, the coronavirus related to SARS spread to F   Read more »

• Justin Bieber fined for speeding in Dubai, report say

  Justin Bieber is used to fans snapping his photo. Dubai police say he also triggered some speed cameras while driving a white Lamborghini during his stop in the Gulf city.Dubai newspapers on Tuesday quoted a police official saying the megastar racked up   Read more »

• Trump plans golf course in Dubai desert

  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Donald Trump plans to extend his golfing empire to the Middle East , opening a course in the desert outskirts of Dubai in the latest sign the emirate's crisis-hit property market is recovering.According to a report on the F   Read more »

• Justin Bieber attacked by fan on stage during Dubai concert

  Megastar singer Justin Bieber is known for his slick dance moves on stage. But spinning away from a mash-up between security guards and a rogue fan has become the hit of his concert in Dubai.Mobile phone video popped up across the Web on Monday showing a   Read more »

• Qatar Airways plans Philadelphia expansion

  (AP) -- The head of fast-growing Qatar Airways says it plans to add Philadelphia to its routes next year as part of alliances with American Airlines and other U.S.-based carriers.Qatar Airways is locked in fierce competition with rival Gulf carriers Etih   Read more »

Around the web

• Cultural institute's anniversary fete

  Staff Reporter / 24 May 2013 South Indian actress and classical dancer Laxmi Gopalaswamy will inaugurate the eighth anniversary celebrations of KalaGram, a leading music and dance institute, at Emirates Theatre, Dubai, today. Saarang 2013 will see 40 cul 22 m ago from Khaleej Times Read more »

• Day Twelve Arrival in Singapore

  A very short blog as not very much happened! We were lucky enough to get an email while we were on our stop in Dubai offering us a Business Class upgrade for our flight home to Melbourne from Singapore for only $300!! Naturally we replied immediately and 22 m ago from Travel Blog Read more »

• Dubai among top four in prime global cities index

  Issac John / 24 May 2013 Dubai recorded 18.3 per cent surge in luxury home prices to rank among the top four in Prime Global Cities Index as prime property prices across the world fell by 0.4 per cent in the first quarter 2013. While Tokyo led worldwide 26 m ago from Khaleej Times Read more »

• 3 nights in Dubai from NZ$70*

  May 2013 3 nights in Dubai from NZ$70* Tempo Holidays is offering three nights’ accommodation in Dubai from just NZ$70* per person twin share for travellers with return Emirates flights to the city. The rate applies to stays at the Howard Johnson hotel and 5/23/13 from Scoop - New Zealand News Read more »

• Calcutta calling in fixing probe

  thereafter also made calls to people stationed in Calcutta, the sources said. “A person named Salman made the calls from Dubai,” Delhi police commissioner Neeraj Kumar confirmed to Metro. But he remained tight-lipped on the “Calcutta connection” that had brought 5/23/13 from Calcutta Telegraph Read more »