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Man jumps to his death from 30th floor of Jumeirah Lakes Towers building - GulfNews
The witness, who did not wish to be identified, said he saw the dead body at the podium in JLT Icon 1. “The body was a mere four metres away from me but it was not clear whether it was a human body or not,” the witness said, adding that it was a very ...
Two firms likely to lead next sale of GM shares - GulfNews
The US, which invested $49.5 billion in GM during its 2009 bankruptcy and restructuring, is still talking with other banks about underwriting roles, and a decision hasn't been made, said a person who asked not to be identified revealing private plans. ...
Rival bid takes shape for Warner Music - GulfNews
The brothers, private-equity billionaires, are weighing an offer of $8.35 to $8.50 a share, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are private. Warner Music had earlier agreed to be bought for $8.25 a share, ...
Iran ties and Yemen crisis to dominate Gulf summit - GulfNews
"Gulf leaders will discuss the [financial] support to Bahrain and Oman," a source who declined to be named told Gulf News. "The developments in Yemen are also expected to be discussed." His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President ...
Pacqing a punch among the Satwa piracy brigade - GulfNews
"They were more creative with the DVD cover of Pacquiao's last fight because it had his picture," said a woman, who refused to be identified. Her copy cost her Dh10. Sales were brisk this time, she added, saying she didn't have to wait for three hours ...
GM stock buyback urged as share price remains low - GulfNews
The US Treasury planned to wait for GM's first-quarter earnings before deciding whether to sell more of its investment in the nation's largest automaker, a person familiar with the matter said last month. The Treasury can sell some of its remaining 500 ...
Unrest claims more lives in Syria - GulfNews
"Banias is now surrounded from all directions, not a single person can go in or out," said the resident, who did not wish to be identified for fear of reprisals. The witness said that electricity and phone lines had been cut off, and residents were ...
trumped-up charges aim to break people's will - GulfNews
The activist, who asked that his name not be used for fear of government reprisal, said many people were afraid to leave their homes. Suheir Atassi, a pro-democracy activist, asked her Twitter followers to stop calling her mobile phone because security ...
Iraq police, army on high alert against Al Qaida revenge attacks - GulfNews
He spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the information. A US official, also speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the raid was on a mansion close to Islamabad. The operation also left three other men and a woman ...
One $27m terrorist killed, nine more to go - FBI - GulfNews
He spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the information. A US official, also speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the raid was on a mansion close to Islamabad. The operation also left three other men and a woman ...
Exposing animal cruelty in UAE - GulfNews
An official from Sharjah Municipality, who declined to be named, said that two veterinarians are stationed at the Sharjah Animal Market on two separate shifts. He said: "It is the veterinarian's responsibility to carry out regular inspections of the ...
Philippine rescuers search for dead in landslide - GulfNews
Government officials have decided to shift from rescue to retrieval operations, said a source who requested anonymity. "It means that heavy equipment will be used to finally clear the landslide. Efforts will not be made to prevent those who were ...
Obama regime in a quandary - GulfNews
"We already have sanctions," a senior administration official said. "We could pursue whether there are additional ways to tighten pressure, but I don't want to suggest there is anything imminent." Some of the administration's hesitation is doubtless ...
Petrol supply situation at Emarat pumps improving - GulfNews
Abu Dhabi: The petrol supply situation at Emarat pumps is improving, a source said yesterday. "The supply situation continues to improve. One more petrol tanker has landed today ... the product is coming in ...
Fuel shortage at Emarat pumps will be resolved in 2 to 3 days - GulfNews
"The [problem] will be resolved in 2 to 3 days," said the official, who asked not to be named. He did not say how many petrol stations were affected but local media reported around 60 out of 180 stations were out of petrol or facing shortages. ...
Italy's Draghi on track to replace Trichet - GulfNews
The officials, all of whom requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of issue, said no viable alternative to Draghi has emerged since leading contender Axel Weber, the outspoken head of Germany's Bundesbank, withdrew his name from consideration two ...
Containing Iran, a GCC strategy - GulfNews
Statements from sources close to the body have emphasised the importance of strengthening the GCC's military progress. For the foreseeable future, regional security and internal stability are the GCC's priority. Like the Americans and the Soviets in ...
UAE special forces free UAE vessel - GulfNews
"The decisive operation is evidence of the determination of the UAE Government to respond swiftly and deal firmly with any acts of piracy," the source said. He added that the operation also indicates the UAE's determination not to subject to such ...
Medical specialists look for greener pastures - GulfNews
DUBAI: Medical professionals in Dubai's government-run hospitals are making a beeline for Abu Dhabi and private hospitals for better pay, a source said. While the exact numbers are unknown, around 20 nurses and ...
Army clamps down on turmoil in Syria port city - GulfNews
A resident of Latakia, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Gulf News that the situation was very bad. “About 10 people were killed, four of them from the security forces. People have chosen to remain indoors and youth in three main Sunni ...
UAE to start oil exports via Fujairah - GulfNews
... pipeline that will enable it to bypass the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway by exporting as much as 1.8 million barrels a day via Fujairah, where plans for a grassroots refinery are also regaining momentum, a person close to the situation said. ...
One more dead as looting continues in Sohar - GulfNews
"Places like hospital, big stores or banks are now being guarded prominent Sohar citizens so that trouble makers don't target them," a doctor in Sohar told Gulf News on the condition of anonymity. One long-time expatriate in Sohar lamented that people ...
One dead, dozen injured as Oman protest turns ugly - GulfNews
"Some vehicles near Labour Department and Municipality offices were set on fire," a long-time Oman resident expatriate told Gulf News on the condition of anonymity. "Neither police station nor any government building is on fire," stressed the ...
Kuwait economy faces pressing need to diversify - GulfNews
"Things will stay as is, and no major changes are expected to materialise," an oil expert who asked to remain anonymous told Gulf News. The bottom line is that Kuwait has considerable oil reserves, and the country will continue to use them as a ...
Peaceful protests spread to other parts of Oman - GulfNews
"We hardly felt protests are being held in town," a Muscat resident who is in Salalah said over the phone on the condition of anonymity. The peaceful protests, however, are spreading to other towns as well. Reports coming in say that there were ...