Illegal diesel trade spells big money http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2008/7/Pa... Some transport companies and heavy vehicle drivers in Dubai and Northern Emirates are making a fortune by trading in illegal diesel.
They are cashing in on the difference between the prices charged for the fuel in different parts of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) sells diesel at a subsidised rate of Dh8.6 per gallon but in Dubai it costs Dh19.25.
Arabic language http://www.gulfarabic.com... i am currently using www.gulfarabic.com to learn Arabic. it looks like a very handy (and free) site, with lots of audio, really useful stuff. I would be happy if any of you could supply me with outher links about the Arabic language spoken in the Gulf region - Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait ...
