The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are looking to other regions as sales in Persian Gulf nations plummet.
Category: United Arab Emirates
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In Sleepy Town on Strait of Hormuz, War Rages Just Over Horizon
The New York Times – Travel:
For centuries, an Omani exclave has been defined by a peculiar duality: rugged isolation and proximity to one of the world’s most important trade routes.
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Travelers Stranded by U.S.-Israel Conflict With Iran Face Endless Flight Cancellations
The New York Times – Travel:
Even far from hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the disruptions from the growing violence have left people jumping “from one cancellation to the next.”
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Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East
The New York Times – Travel:
Hundreds of thousands have been stranded since the conflict started. The United States urged Americans to leave and said on Tuesday it was “actively working on plans” to help them do so.
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8 Winter Cruises in Warm Places
The New York Times – Travel:
Among the ships sailing this season is the new Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. But you can go smaller on itineraries that range from the Caribbean to the South Pacific.
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Dubai Is the Newest Culinary Destination. Here’s a Taste.
The New York Times – Travel:
After years of simmering, the Dubai food scene is at full boil. The emirate now boasts some 13,000 establishments — more per capita than New York City — and some are nabbing global laurels.
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World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports
The New York Times – Sports:
In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.
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Sri Lanka Wins Cricket’s T20 Asia Cup, Bringing Joy to Fans
The New York Times – Sports:
The men’s cricket team won the Asia Cup in the T20 format, hours after Sri Lanka won the equivalent championship in women’s netball. Both teams were feted with a parade on Tuesday.