DUBAI

New, chilling helmets that appear to be human heads may soon appear in the streets, worn by bikers, if Dubai-based Jyo John Mullor’s designs go into final production.

The helmets designed by the talented artist have a usual shape, but are covered by prints of shaved or bald individuals heads’ representations.

Mastic, or masticha (Pistacia lentiscus), the “gold of Chios”, the eastern Aegean island, has found a new home in high-flying Dubai.

Local entrepreneur Mansoor Al Bastaki is the owner of a Mastihashop outlet and cafe in the UAE emirate, which since February offers a range of skincare products and confectionery featuring the iconic ingredient.

Romania's capital city ranks 81st among the 132 most visited cities worldwide and it also climbed one step up to the 28th position among the most visited European cities, according to a survey made public on Wednesday.

"Bucharest ranks 81st in the GDCI 2015 and 28th in Europe, one step up from last year," reveals the MasterCard Global Destinations Cities Index (GDCI).

With 12.56 million projected visitors in 2015, Istanbul outpaced New York and Singapore, climbing two spots to become the fifth most visited city in the world, according to the annual MasterCard Global Destinations Cities Index released on June 3.

An Iranian airline that acquired nine passenger jets in defiance of US sanctions will begin using them on international routes this week, the Fars news agency reported on June 1.

Istanbul has been named the most consistently improved business city over the last five years, according to research conducted by real estate consultancy company Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). 

Bonds of Frigoglass SAIC surged to an eight- month high after the Greek refrigeration supplier said it will sell its glass unit to pay down debt and focus on its core cooling business.

The company?s 250 million euros ($279 million) of 8.25 percent notes due May 2018 rose 4.9 cents on the euro to 100.7 cents, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

A BBC journalist invited to Qatar to examine the living conditions of workers building infrastructure for the 2022 football World Cup was detained for more than 24 hours, the broadcaster reported May 18.

Seventeen hotel businesses, including two tourism offices participated in the 22nd Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, according to a press release by the Greek consulate in the country.

The dynamics of tourism from the UAE, especially luxury tourism are considered important, since UAE citizens can now enter the Schengen Area without visas.

Top oil firms Royal Dutch Shell  and Total are bringing their refining and trading operations closer together, seeking alternative ways to drive profits as oil prices fall and independent trading houses expand into their territory.