Dubai weekly news round up

Posted by lbug

March 22, 2009

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Following on from last week’s rather in depth one story post, this week sees the exact opposite – a short, bulleted look at some of the top Dubai related stories from the last few days.

If you want to find out more about any of the stories links to the original sources are provided.

Dubai government in decency clampdown – As if they didn’t have enough problems as it is, the government of Dubai has hit upon a brilliant scheme to kill off tourism for good, reports The Times. Under new laws tourists caught drunk, dancing, holding hands, kissing or wearing inappropriate clothing could face prison or a fine.

Dubai misses out on Indian Premier League – Following on from last week’s post, The Telegraph reports that the 2009 IPL will be held in either England or South Africa. The cricket tournament clashes with a general election in India, and the government cannot provide adequate security for both events. Unfortunately Dubai and the other possible UAE venues are already committed to hosting a series of games between Pakistan and Australia.

And finally…

Emirates Gatwick bomb alert a hoax – according to the BBC, police have arrested a man in his twenties over the scare which caused the airport to be closed for a short time this morning. After a passenger found a warning note aboard the plane, it was landed, then evacuated and searched by Sussex Police and Explosive Ordinance Disposal officers who concluded it was the work of a prankster.

More soon.

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