# Dubai

This year

2023

# Golf

Rory McIlroy holds off Patrick Reed to win Dubai Desert Classic

McIlroy birdied the final two holes at Emirates Golf Club to card a closing 68.

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Jan 30th 2023, 10:57 AM

Last year

2022

# New Season

Ireland 7s aim to 'dictate' way to Olympics qualification on the Series

Head coach Aiden McNulty’s squad are motivated to bounce back from World Cup disappointment.

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Nov 24th 2022, 6:30 AM

# DP World Tour Championship

McIlroy edges ahead of Fitzpatrick in race to be European number one

A superb 65 saw the Holywood man storm into contention in Dubai. He’s three shots off the lead ahead of the final round.

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Nov 19th 2022, 4:25 PM

# Dubai

McIlroy six off the lead after opening round at DP World Tour Championship

Shane Lowry is two further shots back as Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick set the early pace in Dubai.

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Nov 17th 2022, 8:56 PM

# Courts

Two Dublin women arrested after Dubai trip bid to halt prosecution for Covid quarantine breach

They claim that the charges against them are unconstitutional and that their trials should be halted.

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Nov 8th 2022, 7:04 PM

# Dubai

Fans' welcome 'exceeded expectations', says Djokovic on winning return

‘The [Australian Open] final, I was trying not to watch it, but then I had my household watching… so I had to follow it.’

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Feb 21st 2022, 9:58 PM

All time

# Afghanistan

Taliban government resumes issuing Afghan passports in Kabul

The international community has so far not recognised the present Taliban government that was formed soon after the chaotic withdrawal of US-led foreign troops.

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Dec 18th 2021, 2:41 PM

# Expo 2020 Dubai

Watch: Ireland leads world record-breaking attempt for most countries singing together at once

The Expo World Choir was led by renowned Irish conductor David Brophy.

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Dec 9th 2021, 7:05 PM

# Dubai

Ireland men's and women's squads announced for World Rugby Sevens Series opener

Anthony Eddy has selected two 13-player panels ahead of the new season, which begins in Dubai this weekend.

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Nov 24th 2021, 11:19 AM

# Going Strong

Lowry shares lead in Dubai while McIlroy slips shot off the pace

McIlroy fell behind with a double bogey on the final hole.

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Nov 19th 2021, 1:57 PM

# eurotrip

Dubai princess Sheikha Latifa pictured 'on holiday' in Spain

Sheikha Latifa had tried to flee the country in 2018 only to be detained by commandos in a boat off India.

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Jun 21st 2021, 8:33 AM

# United Nations

UN is still waiting for proof that daughter of Dubai's ruler is still alive

The 35-year-old daughter of Dubai’s ruler has not been seen in public since a foiled attempt to escape in March 2018.

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May 25th 2021, 2:16 PM

# Courts

Women who returned from Dubai can leave Mountjoy Prison but must stay in quarantine hotel, High Court rules

The High Court noted that there was a waiver scheme for persons who cannot afford the cost of quarantine.

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Apr 4th 2021, 6:04 PM

# international travel

Two women arrested after refusing to go to quarantine hotel after returning from Dubai

The women are due in court tomorrow morning.

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Apr 2nd 2021, 7:43 PM

# Princess Latifa

UN should seek release of Dubai princess and her sister, says Mary Robinson

Princess Latifa has called for police to reinvestigate the disappearance of her sister in 2000.

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Mar 12th 2021, 1:20 PM

# Princess Latifa

UN group is yet to receive proof that Dubai princess is still alive

Sheikha Latifa said in a video that she was being help captive and feared for her life.

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Mar 5th 2021, 9:01 PM

# Sheikha Latifa

Mary Robinson says she made 'mistake' and was 'naive' in case of Dubai princess

Dubai Princess Latifa Al Maktoum has claimed she is being held hostage in a ‘jail villa’, and fears for her safety.

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Feb 26th 2021, 9:23 PM

# Dubai

Dubai royal family says princess being 'cared for at home' after UN demands proof of life

The princess has not been seen in public since she attempted to escape from the emirate by sea in 2018.

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Feb 19th 2021, 8:12 PM

# Shut Doors

Dubai closes pubs and bars following spike in Covid-19 cases

Crowd limits are being imposed in cinemas, hotels, shopping centres and other locations.

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Feb 1st 2021, 10:45 PM

# Desert Classic

Lowry and Harrington break into top ten in Dubai as Casey leads entering final round

Shane Lowry shot 67 today while Harrington hit 69.

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Jan 30th 2021, 1:05 PM

# Unimpressed

Celtic confirm second coronavirus case as Lennon blasts 'hypocrisy'

The manager and 13 players were forced to self-isolate for draws against Hibernian and Livingston in the past week.

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Jan 18th 2021, 3:57 PM

# Under fire

Ireland captain McCabe and Arsenal team-mates apologise for controversial Dubai travels

Gunners boss Joe Montemurro has spoken out about the disappointment at the club.

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Jan 15th 2021, 9:06 AM

# Spain

Christy Kinahan Senior 'faces extradition from Dubai' if he fails to appear in Spanish court

A Spanish official has said an international arrest warrant will be issued if he fails to appear at his passport fraud trial.

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Oct 1st 2020, 12:02 PM

# CALICUT

At least 16 dead and dozens injured after plane skids off runway in India

The plane crash landed at Calicut International Airport in the South Indian State of Kerala.

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Aug 7th 2020, 10:40 PM

# Ring of Fire

Partial solar eclipse wows stargazers in Africa, Asia and the Middle East

It was known as a ‘ring of fire’ because the moon covered most, but not all, of the sun

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Jun 22nd 2020, 3:20 PM

# gangland ireland

The curious case of Daniel Kinahan: Cocaine scion or boxing power broker?

This week, the courts got an insight into Daniel Kinahan’s own fight to persuade the world he is not the crime boss Ireland believes he is.

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May 17th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Pace Man

Tullamore man Conroy scores five tries as Ireland 7s notch first win in Dubai

The former Connacht academy flyer was in prolific form in a victory over Scotland.

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Dec 6th 2019, 2:42 PM

# the big stage

Ireland slip to narrow defeat in first game as a core team on the World 7s Series

Tries from Terry Kennedy, Jack Kelly, and Aaron O’Sullivan weren’t enough against the US.

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Dec 5th 2019, 3:16 PM

# Dubai

Chef Gary Rhodes died of head injury, family confirms

Rhodes died at his home in Dubai on Tuesday.

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Nov 29th 2019, 7:49 AM

# medal alert

World Bronze for Cork's McCarthy as discus hero lands Ireland's first medal in Dubai

Niamh McCarthy was flying the flag at the World Para Athletics Championships.

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Nov 12th 2019, 6:05 PM

# Princess Haya

Estranged wife of Dubai ruler asks UK court for forced marriage protection order

The couple are locked in a legal battle in London over the welfare of their two children.

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Jul 31st 2019, 11:03 AM

# Dubai

Irish woman killed in Dubai bus crash named as 27 year-old teacher from Dublin

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing consular assistance.

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Jun 7th 2019, 9:22 PM

# LGBTQ

Little Mix sang in front of a rainbow flag in Dubai where homosexuality is still illegal

“I’m so incredibly emotional.”

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Mar 25th 2019, 5:50 PM

# Seventh Heaven

Sam Bennett wins final stage of UAE Tour in sprint finish

Bennett won the seventh stage of the inaugural race in Dubai.

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Mar 2nd 2019, 3:38 PM

# On the brink

'I just started laughing when I birdied 15': Relaxed Shane Lowry ready for final stretch in Abu Dhabi

The Offaly man leads the way heading into the final round of the HSBC Championship in Abu Dhabi.

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Jan 18th 2019, 8:28 PM

# runaway princess

Princess who flew Mary Robinson to Dubai says the Latifa saga is 'a private family matter'

Princess Haya says she wanted counself from the former Irish president.

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Jan 5th 2019, 1:32 PM

# charge

Rory McIlroy shoots 67 to surge into contention in Dubai

The 29-year-old is just three shots off the pace at the DP World Tour Championship.

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Nov 16th 2018, 2:57 PM

# Sligo

'He has amazed doctors': Irishman's bid to walk again after motorcycle accident

Jonathan Higgins suffered life-threatening injuries that led to the amputation of his left leg.

28.7k

Aug 9th 2018, 6:00 AM

# tourism and transport

Emirates has put off plans for a third Dublin-Dubai flight due to some 'pain points'

The Gulf airline put the extra service on ice due to ‘infrastructural issues’.

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May 27th 2018, 1:00 PM

# Mystery

'Admit she was kidnapped' - Concerns raised over disappearance of Dubai princess captured at sea

Human Rights Watch has urged the Dubai authorities to reveal the whereabouts of the princess.

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May 8th 2018, 10:00 AM