Is Dubai's building boom an oasis, or a mirage?

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

I'm leaning over the edge of the viewing platform on the world's tallest building, the 2,723-foot Burj Khalifa in Dubai. From 124 stories above the ground I can see mile upon mile of high-rise offices, housing developments and port facilities, ...
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Qantas Looks at Splitting Licenses Amid Interest From Emirates

Source: Bloomberg.com

Qantas Airways Ltd. (QAN), seeking to turn around losses on international flights, is looking at getting separate licenses for its international and domestic businesses amid interest from Emirates Airline in an enhanced tie-up between the c ...
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More global carriers to spread wings in India

Source: Economic Times

MUMBAI: The rough weather in the aviation industry in India doesn't seem to have deterred ventures by foreign carriers. Not just Mumbai and Delhi, but Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Amritsar have also attracted more or new flights.A ...
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Racing: Parish Hall trainer prays for double

Source: The Scotsman

Parish Hall attempts the first leg of a remarkable Classic double in the Abu Dhabi Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh today. Last year’s shock Dewhurst Stakes winner bypassed the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket earlier this month due to the rain-softened gr ...
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Camper leads leg seven

Source: Radio Sport

Camper Team New Zealand has pulled off a bold daring manoeuvre and now finds itself leading leg seven of the Volvo Ocean Race. Two days ago they were dead last, 80 nautical miles off the lead and struggling to stay in the leg. Howe ...
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Abu Dhabi Country Club Women's Tournament

Source: Olymipique Lyonnais

After a long night's travel, the Lyon delegation, comprising nine players, arrived in Abu Dhabi at 10:30am to take part in the This competition, which serves as a dress rehearsal for the Ramadan Cup (July 2 ...
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Daddy too long even if Hall is in the next parish

Source: The Independent

He may be a stickler for doing things right, but that does not prevent Jim Bolger making up his own rules. Quite the reverse, in fact, and such is his record that few would presume to tell him that he might be pushing convention too ...
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Born To Sea to pull the hood over rivals' eyes

Source: Irish Times

RACING: BORN TO SEA, the last produce of a legendary mother, can produce a series of firsts in the opening Irish Classic of 2012 at the Curragh today. The son of Urban Sea, who can count Sea The Stars and Galileo as brother ...
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A Smart tip for Haydock

Source: The Northern Echo

It will take less than a minute it win it, but what a fascinating race this afternoon's betfred.com Temple Stakes is at Haydock, due off at 3pm. Many people will be looking at Group 1 winner Tangerine Trees who impress ...
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