James Bennett Archive
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Mar 14, 2009
The Rugby Sevens World cup in Dubai was hailed a great success, but the winners and losers in attendance weren't confined to the pitch. Read Article Scrum of uncertainty sends a yellow tear down Homer's cheek
Feb 14, 2009
Moving house from one emirate to the another is physically and emotionally draining and more time consuming than a trip to the local identity card office. Read Article Charitable impulse finds an outlet, just in the nick of time
Dec 06, 2008
I've cracked it. I live on a magic road. The strangest stretch of concrete in the UAE. Read Article The scenery is bizarre along recession's magic road
Nov 22, 2008
It's official. I'm an idiot. A moron. A recession-riddled space cadet. This is what I keep telling myself over and over again. And for good reason. Read Article The recession-riddled space cadet
Nov 15, 2008
I'm hungry. Should I buy a beautiful and delectable piece of Japanese steak, or 3Dh hamburgers? I know what I want, but there is a recession on, isn't there? Read Article Kobe steak or Dh3 burger
Oct 23, 2008
The Dubai-based firm Zabeel Investments pulls out of talks to buy the English football club, blaming the economic climate and questions surrounding foreign ownership. Read Article Charlton Athletic bid dropped
Oct 11, 2008
The company make 'indicative cash offer' for the London-based Championship outfit. Read Article Charlton receive bid from Dubai
Oct 10, 2008
The English Championship football team confirms it has received "an indicative cash offer" to buy the club from Zabeel Investments. Read Article Dubai-based firm bids for
Charlton Athletic
Oct 04, 2008
The world's tallest building, biggest mall and largest man-made island are all due to be completed next year. Read Article Build them high and they will come
Sep 02, 2008
Britons are no longer asking "where's Abu Dhabi?" but "will they win the Premier League?" Read Article Abu Dhabi kicks off premiership with audacious coup
