Dubai Metro to roll tonight

Dubai: With the launching of the first Metro in the Gulf region, Dubai has achieved a never before attempted milestone - the world's longest automated driverless train system built in just four years.The Metro is set to provide transport coverage and reach all strategic areas of the city, and develop...

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Honey Sales up in Kuwait amid Swine Flu Fears

The lack of pharmaceuticals for treating swine flu has prompted Kuwaitis to return to traditional medicine.With children soon going back to school and the number of swine flu cases rising, Kuwaitis are turning to honey to help keep them healthy.The sale of honey in Kuwait has risen by 20% as people...

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Yakitori chicken

Ingredients: 1kg chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2.5 cm cubes8 spring onions, cut into 2.5 cm lengthsBamboo skewersYakitori sauce (makes 2 cups)6 table spoons saki,3/4 cup dark soy sauce2 table spoons sugarMethod: Combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan andbring to the boil. Thread the chicken and...

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The right nail polish colors

Every women has difficulties in choosing the right nail polish colors, here are some tips for your helpFair skin tones: you are able to wear some of the shades that others could never pass off. Some of the different nail polish colors that you are lucky enough to get away with wearing include red, light-medium...

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China-bound UAE plane detained

KOLKATA: Indian authorities have detained a UAE airforce plane that landed in Kolkata on its way to China after discovering arms and explosives on board, officials said yesterday.The military transport plane was given permission to land in Kolkata on Sunday to refuel on its way to Hanyang, part of the city of Wuhan in China's Hubei province, from Abu Dhabi, but did not declare its cargo."We were shocked...

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Mango chutney

Ingredients: 2 tbsp canola oil, 1 tsp. mustard seeds, 2 cups mango cubed ripe, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 6 dried red chiles stemmed, or to taste, 1/4 cup brown sugar, dark, 1 cup water, 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup cilantro freshly finely choppedMethod: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add...

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Eye make-up

Eye-liner: If you have Asian eyes, apply light eye shadows on your eyelids. Use a pencil to make a thick smoky line along upper eyelashes (the line should be thick enough to be seen well when your eyes are open). Under the lower eyelashes draw a thinner line.Eye-shadow: Don’t attempt to draw a line...

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Bread can be used as contraceptives

Some women believe bread, cling film and chicken skin can be used as contraceptive, a poll by a healthcare giant has revealedThe survey of 1,000 women aged 18 to 50 unearthed a number of misconceptions about family planning.One in five detailed bizarre methods of contraception including eating garlic...

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FlyDubai knocks 40% off ticket prices

Low-cost airline FlyDubai has cut 40% off its ticket prices for all destinations for those booking flights from today for 10 days. Tickets will be valid for travel only between October 1 and November 15. This is the second time the recently launched airline has held such a sale, the first being in June....

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Facial Massage

The frequency of massaging should be appropriate for the skin’s condition. Those who fear skin problems may continue a gentle, effective treatment on a daily basis, limiting the time to shortperiods. For those who do not routinely massage their skin, massage every 3-4 days with a massage product.1....

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Waxing or Shaving

We are usually faced with the question – is it better to wax or shave? For years we believed the myth that shaving makes his hair come back thicker and darker. When you are shaving you are only taking off the top of the hair but the hair growth is actually from the root, so I believe that there’s no...

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Orange Marmalade

Ingredients: 8 whole oranges, thinly sliced; 3 whole lemons, thinly sliced; 4 cups of orange juice; 4 cups of dry, granulated sugar and PectinMethod: Using a peeler remove only the colored part of the peeland set it aside. Slice the oranges and lemons in half across the segments. The tough, white part...

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Do’s don’ts of facial massage

Use your entire palm when massaging a wide area.Use generous amounts of massage cream, especially for those who have dry skin.In the direction of facial curves, massaging should be done in a rhythm of inner to outer otionsDon’tsDon’t take small amount of cream. If too little massage cream is applied, the hands will not glide over the skin, creating excessive stimulation.Don’t use just your finger....

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