Well, it was only a matter of time before
Paris Hilton
's arrival in Dubai popped up on Crane Country. This morning Arabian Business reports that she is looking to
"expand her business empire" into the UAE, specifically into the retail and hospitality sectors
. Alex Delmar-Morgan writes:
"Wearing an elaborate green dress and bedecked in a glittering array of
jewels, the 28-year-old outlined plans to expand her fashion brand in
the UAE while possibly opening a hotel as well as investing in property."
I'd like to wish Paris luck ... but I don't imagine I'd spend a lot of time in her Paris-themed clubs. You have to give her credit though. So far she has heeded all cultural recommendations by
Ali al Saloom
of "Ask Ali" fame,
including such warnings as do not get intoxicated in public
.
The
Tourism Development & Investment Company
has dissolved its joint venture partnership with the Australian construction company Leighton
, Rebecca Bundhun reports in The National today. TDIC said the decision came after a "strategic review of TDIC's business model and due to the changing economic climate". We could be seeing more of these in the months ahead.
The Dubai authorities said yesterday that 85 per cent of construction companies were complying with regulations to prevent heat-related illnesses at work sites,
meaning that hundreds of firms were "not providing adequate water, proper work gear, shade and basic medical assistance at sites"
, Praveen Menon reports in The National today.
MGM Mirage
is
planning to build the MGM Grand New Giza on the outskirts of Cairo
. The project is funded by
New Giza for Real Estate Development
, Las Vegas Journal-Review reports.
Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
Chef Nobu's advice for eating sushi
“One mistake people always make is adding extra wasabi. There is no need for this, because it should already be there between the rice and the fish.
“When eating nigiri, you must dip the fish – not the rice – in soy sauce, otherwise the rice will collapse. Also, don’t use too much soy sauce or it will make you thirsty. For sushi rolls, dip a little of the rice-covered roll lightly in soy sauce and eat in one bite.
“Chopsticks are acceptable, but really, I recommend using your fingers for sushi. Do use chopsticks for sashimi, though.
“The ginger should be eaten separately as a palette cleanser and used to clear the mouth when switching between different pieces of fish.”
