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New year, cheaper beer: Dubai cuts alcohol tax

Dubai (AFP) - Dubai has dropped a 30 percent tax on alcohol sales in an apparent bid to lure tourists as competition rises between major cities in the wealthy Gulf.

AFP

Dubai ends 30% tax on alcohol sales, fee for liquor licenses

Dubai has ended its 30% tax on alcohol sales in the sheikhdom and made its required liquor licenses free to obtain

The Independent UK

Nick Kyrgios accuses Lleyton Hewitt of “throwing me under the bus” after late no-show

The 27-year-old Australian pulled out of the inaugural United Cup at the 11th hour due to an ankle injury he sustained in Dubai last week, but was criticised by team captain Lleyton Hewitt

Daily Mirror

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Dubai approves extradition of financier accused of tax fraud

A court in Dubai has approved the extradition to Denmark of a British financier accused of orchestrating a $1.7 billion tax scheme

The Independent UK

Key suspect in Danish tax fraud could be extradited from Dubai, Denmark says

The Danish foreign ministry on Thursday said a Dubai court had ruled that the main suspect in a dividend tax fraud case can be extradited to Denmark for prosecution, although the decision will be appealed.

Reuters

Vicky Pattison on regret for 'vapid' past as volunteer work puts life in perspective

The former Geordie Shore star says she no longer thinks taking time to party in Dubai is an effective use of time having helped out at a soup kitchen over the Christmas period

Daily Mirror

Jobs for Emiratis: UAE pushes work for own citizens

Dubai (AFP) - With foreign workers making up the vast bulk of private sector jobs in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf's second-largest economy wants to boost opportunities for its own citizens.

AFP

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John Fury praised by UFC legend for ripping off shirt and confronting Jake Paul

The elder Fury, whose sons are world heavyweight champion Tyson and Love Island star Tommy, has been praised by UFC legend Chael Sonnen for his outburst towards Jake Paul in Dubai

Daily Mirror

The crazy Conor McGregor stories of 2022 from 'sex act video' to photo with one of 'Dubai two'

UFC star Conor McGregor didn't make headlines for his sporting achievements this year, however he still made the news on several occasions in 2022

Dublin Live

Iran Reroutes Plane Carrying Football Star’s Wife

Iranian authorities rerouted a flight bound for Dubai on Monday and prevented the wife and daughter of former national soccer team captain Ali Daei, who has supported anti-government protests, from leaving the country, state media reported. Amid a concerted clampdown, Tehran also said the arrests in Iran of citizens linked…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'I was a dancer at a luxury Dubai attraction but had to learn to walk again after a life-changing injury'

A community has come together to help Mererid Rees get the treatment she needs

Wales Online

Iran reroutes flight, orders football legend's family off

Tehran (AFP) - Iranian football legend Ali Daei, who has backed protests following Mahsa Amini's death, said Monday an airplane from Tehran to Dubai had been rerouted and his family ordered off.

AFP

GCC Real Estate Sale Transactions Reaches $143.1 Bn

Real estate sale transactions in the GCC over Jan-Oct 2022 reached $143.1 billion, eclipsing the full-year figure of 2021, which was $136.9 billion. According to Kuwait-based KAMCO Investment Company, the total value of the region was nearly 21 percent higher year-on-year compared to the corresponding period from January to October…

Asharq Al-Awsat

We tried the Edinburgh cafe that looks like the inside of a Barbie dreamhouse

Opening on December 9, EL&N chose Edinburgh’s new shopping hotspot for their latest cafe, with venues already popular in the likes of London and Dubai.

Edinburgh Live

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AFP

Djokovic hopes for warm welcome on Australian Open return

Dubai (AFP) - Novak Djokovic is hoping he will receive a warm welcome from the public when he returns to the Australian Open next month, now that the drama surrounding his vaccination status and deportation is officially behind him.

WEKU

Filipino workers in Dubai gather to celebrate Christmas far away from home

Filipino workers come to the United Arab Emirates seeking opportunity and to support relatives back home. Christmas isn't a UAE holiday, so many will work — but also manage to find joy and community.

Manchester Evening News

'Mystery Christmas deal' sees holidays to Dubai, New York, Mexico and Bali for £89 - and it's not a glitch

The holiday deal looks too good to be true, but it's not a glitch

Liverpool Echo

Wowcher 'Mystery holiday' deal could get you a trip to New York or Dubai for £89

You could be lucky enough to bag a long-haul holiday for just £89, or a mini-break in one of 80 European destinations

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Dubai’s Global Village to Celebrate 2023 7 Times on New Year

The Global Village is organizing a counting down event to midnight from seven different time zones from around the world. A special countdown will precede the start of the year in each of these countries, after which fireworks will light up the skies. Pavilions celebrating the cultures of each of…

Liverpool Echo

Ben Doak and two Liverpool team-mates may cause Jurgen Klopp transfer rethink

Bobby Clark and Ben Doak both assisted Darwin Nunez in Liverpool's 4-1 win against AC Milan, while Stefan Bajcetic's performances in Dubai drew plaudits too

AFP

Yemen's women chafe under tightening Huthi restrictions

Dubai (AFP) - Yemeni student Abir al-Maqtari dreamt of studying abroad but amid a tightening of restrictions on women echoing religious regimes in Iran and Afghanistan, Huthi forces blocked her from leaving.

Bangkok Post

Aloft features German delicacy

Aloft Bangkok is bringing Re:fuel On Wheels, a currywurst food truck to Sukhumvit 11, selling the famous German street food in a variety of flavours ranging from original to Thai twist.

AFP

'Djokovic needs to be playing at all costs,' says Kyrgios

Dubai (AFP) - Nick Kyrgios believes Novak Djokovic "needs to be playing at all costs" and is happy the Serb will be allowed back into Australia to compete in the opening Grand Slam of the season in Melbourne next month.

Daily Record

Kieran Tierney takes on Moussa Dembele as ex Celtic teammates rock BLINDFOLDS in hilarious Dubai challenge

The duo took part in a social media challenge for Emirates and were left red-faced by their efforts.

Daily Mirror

Liverpool used Dubai trip to rediscover secret "principles" to reset Premier League form

Liverpool return from the World Cup break with a Carabao Cup clash with Manchester City where they will hope to put the ideas from their camp in Dubai into practice

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