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		<title>Hope for stranded passengers as some European airports open partially</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recent news have been dominated by the shutting down of the European airspace for days, which has happened for the first time in history, crippling the airline industry and leaving millions of travelers stranded around the globe. There are several stories of Dubai expatriates among others unable to return home, businesses suffering huge losses due [...]
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		<title>Dubai Shopping Festival 2009 &#8211; Looking for Electronics? Great offers from LG</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dubaigirl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are lots of very good deals out there this DSF 2009, from clothing and accessories to mobile phones and home appliances.  If you are looking to replace an old refrigerator or washing machine with a new one, you can check out the offer available with LG. This DSF, they will take back these old [...]
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		<title>Dubai New Year Celebrations Cancelled</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed has ordered the cancellation of all New Year celebrations in Dubai as an act of solidarity with the Palestinian people. There has been a lot of confusion over which or if any of the planned events will go ahead. If you have purchased tickets or made bookings, you may have to check with the venue for their [...]
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		<title>Join the Dubai Marathon Facebook Page &#8211; The Westin Dubai to host Worlds Richest Race</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Westin Hotel on Jumeirah Beach will be the new home to the world&#8217;s richest marathon. The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2009 will begin and end at the hotel. Check out the Facebook Page created for the Marathon, where runners and supporters alike can meet, become fans, share information and their training &#38; running experiences: [...]
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		<title>New UAE Visa Rules &#8211; Dubai Visas, Visits, Tourists and other Headaches</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
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