Topic: Fujairah

UAB profit rises to Dh330m as assets soar 40%

Loans and advances increase 46%. United Arab Bank (UAB) yesterday reported Dh330 million net profits for 2011, up 7.1 per cent over the Dh308...

Swimming tragedy sparks hi-tech safety drive

The death of a competitor in an open water race has prompted swimming chiefs to introduce high-tech sonar equipment to keep athletes safe at the world championships in Shanghai.World governing body FINA invested $300,000 in two sonar units which are ...
While you can't visit the Alps, Grand Canyon or Yellowstone Park by cruise ship, many of the world's most intriguing places are best explored by...
Marine fuel supplier Chemoil Energy Ltd. (AV5. SG) Thursday said it expects the construction and expansion of its storage facilities in Fujairah...

USA swimming to probe Crippen's death

"USA Swimming?s investigation will examine exactly what happened to Crippen, why it happened and what can be learned to keep such an incident from happening again," the American federation said in a statement.The probe will be independent of the investigation ...
By Michael Casey. . DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — United Arab Emirates swimming officials said Sunday that “overexertion” led to the death of U.S...

UAE opens naval base to guard oil exports

Almost all oil exports from OPEC's fourth-largest producer now go through Gulf waters and the narrow strait which separates the UAE from Iran before reaching the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.The opening ceremony for the new base, in the ...

UAE opens naval base to bypass Hormuz

Almost all oil exports from OPEC's fourth-largest producer now go through Gulf waters and pass the narrow strait, which separates the emirates from Iran, before reaching the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.The new base is located in the emirate ...

Middle East Travels

My Middle East Travels as a sailor put me to the test, including personal beliefs and the formidable feat people must endure with the heat of the desert and the abundance of crude oil in the Middle East kingdoms (countries). Fujairah, UAEMeanwhile ...

Top 10 places to see in UAE

1 Fujairah Thenaturally beautiful countryside around Fujairah is a world away fromcity life and provides ample opportunity to explore wadis, forts andwaterfalls. While not as barbaric as other forms of bullfighting, animal lovers may still want to shy away.2 Musandam Ifyou ...