Saudi Arabia executes five Yemenis and displays corpses
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia executed five Yemenis on Tuesday for robbery and murder, then put their bodies on public display as a further punishment, state news agency SPA said. Full story
Gulf wealth funds raising private equity investments: study
DUBAI (Reuters) - Sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf Arab region are raising their allocations to private equity investments at a faster rate than other types of investment, U.S. fund manager Invesco <IVZ.N> says in a new study. Full story
Dubai laborers stage rare strike for more pay
DUBAI (Reuters) - Thousands of workers employed by Dubai's largest construction firm, Arabtec, stayed away from work on Sunday to back wage demands, a rare labor protest in the Gulf emirate, where trade unions are banned, staff said. Full story
Chilling out in sizzling Dubai's all-ice cafe
DUBAI (Reuters) - Honeymooners and other tourists from the Gulf are heading to the throbbing heart of Dubai to beat the summer heat by cooling off at the first "ice lounge" in the Middle East. Full story
Dubai hot spot is Chill Out ice bar
Tourists beat the heat in Dubai's Chill Out ice bar where customers are given jackets, boots and hats as they sit among ice sculptures sipping drinks. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Bank Muscat says mulling options to recover card fraud money
DUBAI (Reuters) - Bank Muscat <BMAO.OM>, the main victim of a $45 million global cyber heist, is examining all options to recover the money it lost in an unprecedented fraud brought to light by U.S. authorities. Full story
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Justin Bieber tackled at concert in Dubai
The teen singing sensation was tackled and knocked to the ground by security after a man rushed the stage during a concert in Dubai.
Earthquake rocks southeast region of Iran
The biggest earthquake to have hit the country in 50 years was felt as far away as India and Dubai, and there are conflicting reports about the number of deaths. NBC’s Ali Arouzi reports.
Largest natural flower garden opens in Dubai
Dubai's desert landscape is now home to the world's largest natural flower garden featuring more than 45 million flowers. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
All aboard: Dubai train turns into a catwalk
Models negotiated their way across a moving train that was used to host a fashion show in Dubai. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
Got milk? Café serves up ‘camel-lattes’
A café in Dubai is trying to give a modern twist to an old Bedouin tradition by offering camel products on its menu. TODAY.com's Katy Tur reports.
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