Feb 16, 2009 -
Dubai in dock over Israeli tennis star's ban
(CNN) -- Dubai could lose its place on the Women's Tennis Association Tour calendar after Israeli Shahar Peer was denied entry to compete at this week's event, the WTA supremo warned Monday.
Peer was scheduled to fly into the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, but was informed Saturday night by telephone that she would not be granted a visa.
WTA Chairman and CEO Larry Scott said the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour "will review appropriate future actions with regard to the future of the Dubai tournament."
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Apr 19, 2008 -
I give Madonna a lot of shit. Nine times out of ten, I really can’t stand the woman, what with her fake accent and over-muscleyness. But I gotta hand it to her, Madge makes bank, and I’m pretty sure I’d be willing to trade lives with her… right about…..
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Apr 07, 2008 -
David Beckham has presented his lavish Dubai mansion to his mother and father-in-law as a gift.
The L.A. Galaxy star bought the property for just $1.6 million in 2002 - but the waterfront villa, set on a palm-shaped artificial island, is now reportedly worth an estimated $16 million.
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Jun 02, 2008 -
Soon-to-be father of six Brad Pitt is one busy daddy – as he's been named designer of a green hotel and resort in Dubai.
"Whilst acting is my career, architecture is my passion," Pitt, who is also building affordable, environmentally-friendly homes in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward, said in a statement. The 44-year-old movie star will be part of a team of design consultants for the 800-room, five-star hotel spearheaded by L.A.-based architecture firm GRAFT.
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Mar 14, 2008 -
TV star Britney Spears has been offered $4 million to perform a single song to a group of rich sheikhs in Dubai, reports The Daily Star.
Brit, who's currently on a $1,500 per week debit card allowance has been approached by Pakistani Sheeraz Hasan to perform 'I'm A Slave 4 U' to an elite audience.
Included with the $4 million she was offered luxury accommodation on her own private island.
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Sep 15, 2009 -
Dress: A vintage find from a flea market in Singapore
Belt: Yeap, a vintage steal from my mom
Ring: Huge black and faux gold ring, Forever21
Location: Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai, UAE
Location: International City, Dubai, UAE
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Nov 17, 2008 -
Israel touts some of the world’s best solar technology advances, but its Middle East neighbor Dubai, says it is planning to set up the region’s largest solar energy manufacturing plant. They are expected to start producing by the last quarter in 2010, and will manufacture photovoltaic panels that can generate 130 megawatts of power annually.
The building plans call for a 1 million square foot plant, with solar panels to be produced as big as 5.7sqm.
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Jul 07, 2009 -
I believe this was taken in Duabi (could be wrong). And Dubai is beautiful.
But I have a personal problem with this photo because I have seen too many like it.
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Nov 18, 2009 -
By JASON STRAZIUSO, Associated Press Writer Jason Straziuso, Associated Press Writer – 32 mins ago
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NAIROBI, Kenya – Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama on Wednesday for the second time in seven months, though private guards on board the U.S.-flagged ship repelled the attack with gunfire and a high-decibel noise device.
A U.S. surveillance plane was monitoring the ship as it continued to its destination on the Kenyan coast, while a pirate said that the captain of a ship hijacked Monday with 28 North Korean crew members on board had died of wounds.
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Dec 02, 2008 -
An absolute stunner during Dubai's fashion week, this vibrant frock is one of PlanetTogs' absolute favorites! Made of raw silk and drizzled with Swarovski crystals, the colorful layered portrait collar creates a shawl-like effect. Wear for cocktails at the Burj Al Arab.
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