# Dubai

All time

# tan slam

FYI, a rake of your Irish rugby faves are holidaying in Dubai together

Not jealous at all.

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Mar 25th 2018, 4:00 PM

# Francis Matthew

British former newspaper editor jailed for 10 years in Dubai for killing wife

Francis Matthew had faced the possibility of the death penalty for the July 2017 killing of Jane Matthew.

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Mar 25th 2018, 10:09 AM

# Donegal

Irishman dies following accident in Dubai

He had travelled abroad to teach.

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Mar 17th 2018, 4:19 PM

# runner up

McIlroy falls just short as China's Li Haotong claims Dubai Desert Classic

McIlroy took the lead early on Sunday morning but ended the fourth round in second place.

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Jan 28th 2018, 1:01 PM

# He's back

Chinese prodigy Li leads but McIlroy within striking distance in Dubai

A new record was set for the cut, with 70 players tied at five under par or lower making it to the final two rounds.

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Jan 27th 2018, 10:44 AM

# Crime

Kinahan cartel under surveillance in Dubai after senior member met Italian mafia boss there

A main cocaine supplier to the gang was arrested last month, curtailing access to the drug.

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Dec 1st 2017, 12:05 AM

# DP World Tour

'I'm chuffed with that': Shane Lowry pleased with brilliant final round in Dubai

Lowry shot a stunning final round 63 on Sunday to end the week on a high.

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Nov 19th 2017, 3:44 PM

# European Tour

Dunne gets off to flying start as Race to Dubai hots up, Lowry enjoys solid first round

After day one of the DP World Tour Championship, Patrick Reed sits top of the leaderboard.

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Nov 16th 2017, 1:21 PM

# hover taxi

Dubai successfully tests pioneering two-seater air taxi service

The prototype can fly for 30 minutes at a maximum speed of 100 kilometres per hour (62mph).

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Sep 30th 2017, 8:15 AM

# United Arab Emirates

Two Irish people have died in Dubai

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said it’s providing consular assistance to the family.

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Sep 28th 2017, 9:00 PM

# the torch

Residents evacuated after fire engulfs one of Dubai's tallest skyscrapers

It is the second time that The Torch has suffered a huge fire in recent years.

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Aug 4th 2017, 6:56 AM

# up mayo wherever you go

This Irish woman living in Dubai had a 'Mayo for Sam' themed hen party

GLAMOUR!

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May 4th 2017, 9:44 AM

# christy kinahan snr

Christy Kinahan Snr tracked to Switzerland as gardaí, CAB and Interpol work to tackle drug cartel

A number of investigations has the head of the crime syndicate scrambling to hide his assets.

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Apr 8th 2017, 12:05 AM

# skyscraper

Large fire breaks out near world's tallest building in Dubai

Luckily, no injuries have been reported.

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Apr 2nd 2017, 8:01 AM

# Inconvenience

'Just getting on with it': Laptop ban comes into force at Middle-East airports

Air carriers were offering a laptop stowage service as the ban comes into effect.

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Mar 25th 2017, 10:40 AM

# Diversion

Flight from Dublin diverted to military base over 'security threat onboard'

The flight, bound for Abu Dhabi, departed Dublin yesterday morning.

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Feb 11th 2017, 5:09 PM

# One last payday

From LA to Dubai? Robbie Keane pictured training with Al-Ahli

Ireland’s all-time record caps holder has yet to reveal his next destination.

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Feb 6th 2017, 1:13 PM

# Go West

Teams from Dubai, Liverpool and 14 Irish counties to play in Páidí Ó Sé tournament

The 29th annual football festival takes place in West Kerry from 17-19 February.

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Feb 1st 2017, 6:30 PM

# loop the loop

Dubai's Hyperloop could be built within four years - and will be on-demand

It looks impressively futuristic.

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Jan 2nd 2017, 7:00 PM

# Women's Rugby

Here's the Ireland 7s squad to take on 'the toughest group in Dubai'

Anthony Eddy is also sending a development squad to compete in the UAE.

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Nov 25th 2016, 12:35 PM

# The Tower

The world's tallest tower has broken ground

It will have balconies capable of rotating out of the building.

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Oct 15th 2016, 7:30 PM

# the irish village

This pub in Dubai was just named Best Irish Pub - here's what it's like inside

Just like being at home. If it was 40 degrees at home, that is.

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Sep 28th 2016, 11:41 AM

# Investigation

Emirates plane may have attempted go-around before crash

Four Irish passengers were on board the plane when it crashed.

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Aug 4th 2016, 10:44 PM

# Dubai

Four Irish passengers on board plane that crash-landed killing fireman

Passengers and crew were all evacuated safely.

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Aug 3rd 2016, 10:14 PM

# Dubai

Rogue drone forces closure of one of the world's busiest airspaces

Flights were diverted and others delayed after the drone entered airport boundaries.

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Jun 12th 2016, 7:47 AM

# Victoria McGrath

Boston bombing survivor killed in Dubai Ferrari crash

A photo of Victoria McGrath became widely used in the days and weeks after the bombing.

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Mar 8th 2016, 1:53 PM

# booed off

Djokovic: 'I would have needed a third eye to continue playing'

An infection forced the Serb to withdraw from his quarter-final against Feliciano Lopez in Dubai.

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Feb 25th 2016, 8:59 PM

# you shall not pass

Policeman could face jail time for posting video of Messi's passport on Snapchat

Prosecutors accused the policeman of “abusing the telecommunication system.”

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Jan 20th 2016, 10:41 AM

# address downtown

"One hour, then that's it, I'm dead": Survivor recalls horror of Dubai hotel blaze

An investigation is underway into how the fire broke out.

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Jan 1st 2016, 10:32 AM

# Fire

Fire breaks out at luxury Dubai hotel

Emergency services are at the scene.

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Dec 31st 2015, 9:09 PM

# birthday month

OUR FINAL BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY: Win a 7 night Royal Caribbean cruise to Dubai with Sunway Holidays

We’ve been giving away prizes every day this month to celebrate our birthday – and we’ve been saving this one for last.

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Oct 31st 2015, 8:00 AM

# on the run

Teen sex offender faces extradition after arrest on board Dublin to Dubai flight

He will appear before an extradition court tomorrow.

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Sep 1st 2015, 12:50 PM

# first class

This is the longest, non-stop flight in the world that you can take

Can you guess what destinations?

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Aug 15th 2015, 9:30 AM

# India

Irishman arrested for attempting to smuggle 10kg of gold bars

Customs said the man landed from Dubai on an Emirates flight.

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Jul 15th 2015, 10:44 AM

# Liquid gold

Irish-listed oil company to be sold for a whopping €5.1bn

Not a bad day’s work.

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Jun 15th 2015, 10:46 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Is Khloe Kardashian's latest selfie offensive?

The internet can’t make up its mind about the photo, taken yesterday in Dubai.

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May 27th 2015, 8:16 PM

# Ready to go

Transylvania set to represent Ireland at the 5-a-side World Cup

The team is made up of players from Romania and Portugal and will compete against 47 other countries.

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Apr 19th 2015, 8:30 AM

# Dubai

Court of Misdemeanours jails and fines 28 people for 'sex and alcohol' boat party

Fined for “getting together while unrelated in a way that would lure them into committing acts of sin”.

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Apr 6th 2015, 12:59 PM

# oh crap

A plane was forced to land because of a 'smelly poo' in the toilet

The HORROR.

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Mar 18th 2015, 8:40 AM

# Burj Khalifa

Watch an eagle-eyed view of what it's like to fly from the world's tallest building

Our legs are wobbly just thinking about it.

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Mar 15th 2015, 10:44 AM