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02/22/2012 01:48 PM
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Ajman groceries banned from selling cigarettes
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Violators face Dh10,000 fine and shop closure
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02/22/2012 01:48 PM
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Indian mum, 81, sells ancestral land to save son's Dubai building
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When Galgotia ran up millions in bills and banks slammed the door in his face, he had no one to turn to except his mother in India
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02/22/2012 01:48 PM
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'My name is Zaki Mohammad. I don't know who I am'
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A 60-year-old Bangladeshi man who speaks impeccable English, Bengali and Hindi is desperate to find his bearings and his family
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02/22/2012 01:48 PM
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Airport worker battling for life after suffering burns
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Engineer, three others suffer burns in Concourse 3
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02/22/2012 12:29 PM
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‘Class A' fake notes stump officials
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In a cat and mouse game between cops and forgers, the Indian rupee emerges as top counterfeited currency in the country
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02/22/2012 12:25 PM
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HomeOwners of 45-storey tower to move court
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Unfulfilled promises is just one among many violations alleged by residents of Trident Grand Residence against the developer
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02/22/2012 12:25 PM
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When Mammoth Elephants walked freely in Abu Dhabi
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Herds of elephants weighing up to five tonnes freely roamed in Abu Dhabi about seven million years ago, a recent archaeological study shows
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02/22/2012 12:24 PM
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Resident weevil strikes palm trees, hundreds uprooted
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A posh community in Emirates Living is uprooting hundreds of palm trees for public safety
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02/22/2012 12:22 PM
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Water filter scam exposed
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XPRESS blows the lid off the dirty tricks used by sales agents who con residents into buying their water purification systems. Read on
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02/22/2012 12:21 PM
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Halal wine anyone?
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Muslims and non-drinkers who may have felt left out at parties can now raise a toast with ‘halal' wine and champagne
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02/22/2012 12:21 PM
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Seven-month-old, 11 others undergo free heart surgery
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Children from UAE, Oman, Iran, Syria, Bangladesh, Pakistan and India benefit from charity initiative
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02/22/2012 12:01 PM
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Updating housing fees is now a breeze in Dubai
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Tenants who have been paying higher housing fees than necessary, can now have this amended instantly
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02/22/2012 11:57 AM
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Graduates say influence key to landing a job
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Some UAE nationals are unable to secure employment in any of the country’s sectors because they do not have a wasta (connections to pull strings), job seekers claimed
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02/22/2012 11:53 AM
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Four fighting for life after electrical burns
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Four people, including an electrical engineer, with severe burns to their bodies have been battling for their lives in Rashid Hospital since Monday morning
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02/22/2012 11:47 AM
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Abu Dhabi launches new online e-sick leave attestation system
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Implementation Mandatory for health care facilities from march 1
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02/22/2012 11:32 AM
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Festival of Literature to attract 100 authors
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Masterclasses, workshops, and sessions will challenge and enthral
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02/22/2012 10:04 AM
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Top diplomats to visit Kenyan woman in hospital
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The 26-year-old remains in a critical condition after violent attack
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02/22/2012 10:03 AM
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Elephant footprints found in UAE desert
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Study shows marks are seven million years old
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02/22/2012 10:03 AM
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Seven arrested over cable theft
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Suspects allegedly bribed the watchman to gain access to Sewa station
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02/22/2012 10:03 AM
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Offers pour in to help Abu Dhabi street dweller
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Mechanical engineer says he is confident of turning his life around
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02/22/2012 10:03 AM
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Court rejects absent doctor's written plea
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Medic, accused of refusing to resuscitate cardiac patient, fails to attend court due to his wife's death
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02/22/2012 10:03 AM
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Parents fail to report child sex abuse to police for fear of shame
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Attorney general calls on people to alert the authorities
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02/22/2012 08:53 AM
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Heavy vehicles an emissions hazard
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Tighter controls needed to protect health and environment
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02/22/2012 08:26 AM
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Bur Dubai traffic fatalities dropped in 2011
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Traffic fatalities in Bur Dubai dropped by 4.14 per cent in 2011 with 47 cases compared to 49 deaths in 2010
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02/22/2012 07:53 AM
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Inmate accused of rape in Dubai Central Jail
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Prosecutors have accused a 23-year-old detainee of raping another prisoner, although the latter claimed that nearly eight suspects gang-raped him
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02/22/2012 05:37 AM
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Paid parking extended to Al Nahyan camp in Abu Dhabi
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Pay-to-park system will be extended to sector E25 located between Delma Street from the north
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02/22/2012 12:36 AM
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Investigation into workers' injuries during routine test in Dubai
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Dubai Aviation City Corporation is conducting an investigation into an incident in which five workers were injured during a routine test of some electric equipment in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport
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02/21/2012 12:21 PM
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Leaders discuss national issues and enquire about people's needs
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince calls on Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain and RAK Rulers
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02/21/2012 12:21 PM
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FNC members stress steps to stop imports of illegal goods
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Call for tighter controls at country's borders and ports
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02/21/2012 12:21 PM
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Students visit government media office
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Mohammad meets the group as he launches YouTube channel
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02/21/2012 12:21 PM
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Federal National Council asked to look into disparity in utility costs
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Member seeks minister's clarification
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02/21/2012 12:21 PM
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FNC seeks cheaper retail price for petrol in UAE
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Members of the Federal National Council complained the UAE is not among the countries with lowest retail price of petrol, while every other Gulf country makes it to the world's top 10 for cheap petrol
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02/21/2012 11:57 AM
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Green Line to extend up to Academic City
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Plans are under way to extend Dubai Metro's Green Line to Academic City, International City and the Lagoons developments within five years, a senior official told Gulf News Tuesday
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02/21/2012 11:57 AM
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Light showers expected in northern areas
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The weather in the northern and eastern parts of the UAE is expected to be cloudy Wednesday with light showers forecast in the northern regions
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02/21/2012 11:45 AM
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Kenyans pray for recovery of assault victim
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Consulate officials try to contact her family in Mombasa even as she experiences diminished brain activity
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02/21/2012 11:45 AM
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Battle against drugs leads to 26 arrests in Dubai, police say
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144kg of narcotics seized last year, including 135kg of heroin and 6kg of marijuana, with international cooperation
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02/21/2012 11:45 AM
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Toxic fumes kill two who fell into manhole
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Men drowned after being exposed to toxic fumes from drainage
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02/21/2012 11:12 AM
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Filipinos top users of Dubai Metro, RTA study shows
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The Filipino community has shown the highest affinity for Dubai Metro, followed by Indians and Europeans, while Emirati commuters make up 12 per cent of Metro users, according to a study conducted by the RTA
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02/21/2012 11:08 AM
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Al Sufouh Tram to open to public in November 2014
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The Al Sufouh Tram will open to public on November 2014, Adnan Al Hammadi, CEO of RTA's Rail Agency said Tuesday
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02/21/2012 10:42 AM
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Al Sufouh Tram to open to the public 2014, RTA says
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The Al Sufouh Tram will open to the public in November 2014, Adnan Al Hammadi, CEO of RTA's Rail Agency, said Tuesday
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02/21/2012 10:42 AM
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Pepsi and Coca-Cola removal to take a month
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Companies rapped over price and Arabic labels
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02/21/2012 10:42 AM
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Dubai Metro's Green Line to be extended
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New Guinness mark greeted by plans to further widen network within five years
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02/21/2012 10:41 AM
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Rejected marriage proposals prompt man to slash wrist
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He is now in custody over suicide attempt
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02/21/2012 09:33 AM
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Slimming products sold outside pharmacies unsafe
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Abu Dhabi inspections prove presence of harmful chemicals
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02/21/2012 09:33 AM
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Dry February worries UAE farmers
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Met officials attribute vagaries in UAE weather to global climate change
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02/21/2012 09:33 AM
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Banks lead employers at Sharjah job fair
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More than 7,000 visitors expected at event
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02/21/2012 09:33 AM
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51 blaze-hit families get compensation
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Tenants of Al Baker Tower who lost all their belongings receive Dh50,000 each
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02/21/2012 08:45 AM
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Three land in prison for posing as policemen and robbing worker
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Accused abducted the victim in Dubai and left him in Sharjah
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02/21/2012 08:44 AM
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Waiver helps killer get reduced term
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Woman convicted of murdering boyfriend
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02/21/2012 08:44 AM
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Two men jailed for police station breakout
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Two would-be fugitives have been given three years in jail each after a court convicted them of breaking out of Al Muraqqabat Police Station
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02/21/2012 08:14 AM
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Reader's issue raised with bank loan application
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I had a bad experience with Mashreq bank. I applied for a personal loan with Mashreq bank (Sharia) in July 2010
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02/21/2012 08:13 AM
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Reaffirm your green values by saying no to plastic
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Disposable plastic is a myth and hence it's imperative that anti-pollution campaigns are able to get more people to stop using it altogether
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02/21/2012 08:12 AM
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Expats remember martyrs of Bangla movement
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Vow to keep spirit of struggle on Mother Language Day
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02/21/2012 05:21 AM
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Dubai Metro creates new world record
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It's official: The Dubai Metro is the longest driverless metro network in the world
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02/21/2012 05:13 AM
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Agricultural Exhibition to open in Al Ain
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The event is expected to attract more than 4000 visitors and a host of exhibitors from the agriculture and animal wealth sectors
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02/21/2012 05:13 AM
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Sharjah Ruler receives Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
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The meeting touched upon a number of key issues concerning the nation and Emiratis
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02/21/2012 02:10 AM
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Reports of Google service disruption create buzz
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Internet users claim the popular search engine and its related services were down on Tuesday
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02/20/2012 11:28 AM
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Doctors issue solid-food alert for babies under 6 months
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It can lead to life-long allergies, expert warns
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02/20/2012 11:27 AM
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Prominent Emirati poet Thani dies aged 49
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Playwright, journalist and critic was battling a chronic disease
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02/20/2012 11:04 AM
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RAK court drops case after mediating family dispute
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Rivalry between woman and husband, mother-in-law resolved
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02/20/2012 11:04 AM
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Thousands of dead tuna found floating off Dubai
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The Coast Guard has found thousands of dead tuna floating in the waters west of Dubai Monday
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02/20/2012 11:04 AM
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Woman fights for her life following brutal assault in Dubai
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Friends speak about attack in hotel car park which has left victim on life support
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02/20/2012 11:04 AM
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From engineer to street dweller in UAE
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Mentally disturbed man to forego the safety of a home for a life on the city's pavements
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02/20/2012 10:45 AM
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Winds bring a cold spell to the UAE
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Strong winds force temperature to drop to uncomfortable levels in UAE
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02/20/2012 10:06 AM
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Sharjah Police arrest three after robbery, rape
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Trio also accused of raping a housemaid during one of their raids
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02/20/2012 10:06 AM
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Accused drug smuggler tells court she's stupid
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A visitor termed herself dumb in court Monday before being charged with smuggling 2.6 kilograms of cocaine
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02/20/2012 10:06 AM
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Pepsi, Coke withdraw 300ml cans in UAE
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Companies agree to distribute soft drinks in larger packaging with the price printed
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02/20/2012 10:05 AM
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Maid's sponsor finds man in wardrobe
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Couple jailed for illicit relationship
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02/20/2012 10:05 AM
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Airport security 2011 haul includes 16 narcotic substances, and weapons
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Al Mazeina praises role of officials in organising flow of passengers and maintaining order in Dubai
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02/20/2012 10:05 AM
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Police patrols help reduce road deaths in Dubai
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Eight fatalities reported in six weeks, but speeding continues to top list of violations
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02/20/2012 08:42 AM
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Emirati poet Ahmad Rashid Thani dies, aged 49
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Emirati poet Ahmad Rashid Thani died Monday after a battle with a chronic disease
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02/20/2012 08:22 AM
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Emirati women to take up Antarctica challenge
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Bankers look forward to once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
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02/20/2012 07:57 AM
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Porters claim hardship forced them to steal electronics, sell them for cash
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Two aviation porters claimed in court Monday they were forced to steal due to hardship
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02/20/2012 02:32 AM
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Red Crescent Authority checks Syrian refugees' status
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During the visit, the delegation inquired about the Syrian refugees' living conditions and needs
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02/20/2012 02:32 AM
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Abu Dhabi issues 61 warnings in food inspection drive
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Violations included unlicensed food related activities and undesirable practices
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02/20/2012 01:30 AM
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Abu Dhabi to extend paid parking area
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Abu Dhabi's paid parking area is to be extended to Tourist Club area
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02/19/2012 12:24 PM
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Unsettled weather to continue across UAE, with some rain
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Surge in Shamal wind speed forecast for Monday and Tuesday
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02/19/2012 12:24 PM
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Missing Abu Dhabi teenager returns safely
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Girl, 16, lost since Thursday was dropped off at Chinese embassy
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02/19/2012 12:24 PM
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Maid smothers newborn in Ras Al Khaimah
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Woman involved in illicit affair says she wanted to stop infant from crying
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02/19/2012 12:24 PM
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Goods worth Dh20m went up in flames in Dubai
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Police investigate the cause of the blaze that destroyed two dhows loaded and ready to set sail
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02/19/2012 11:34 AM
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Citizenship granted to 1,117
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Khalifa's decrees benefit those born to Emirati women married to foreigners
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02/19/2012 11:34 AM
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FNC members call for tighter import checks
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Toys that mock Islam appearing in local markets, Bin Ham says
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02/19/2012 11:34 AM
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Increase in financial grant to benefit 7,000 Dubai families
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Move in keeping with emirate's Strategic Plan 2015
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02/19/2012 11:34 AM
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About 5,000 candidates meet conditions for UAE citizenship
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Rule will apply only to children born after mother's naturalisation
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02/19/2012 11:33 AM
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Injured cook confesses to illicit affair with driver
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Lover denies her claims of having sex in his car
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02/19/2012 11:33 AM
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Three kidnap brothers, attack them with sharp tools over robbery of birds
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Three men have been accused of kidnapping two brothers and assaulting them with sharp tools to force one of them to admit that he stole birds
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02/19/2012 10:17 AM
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Man denies kidnap and rape of jobseeker
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Victim had posted CV on a job portal from where accused allegedly got her details and deceived her
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02/19/2012 09:31 AM
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Protection vital in avoiding eye injuries
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Using goggles for hazardous tasks and other safety gear is essential, experts say
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02/19/2012 09:31 AM
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Abu Dhabi firm delays satellite launch
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Attempt aborted due to technical reasons
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02/19/2012 09:31 AM
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Police launch awareness drive to end knife fights
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Campaign aimed at curbing youth violence
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02/19/2012 08:48 AM
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Death lurks on Sharjah highway
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Pedestrians decry lack of footbridge on accident-prone stretch of Al Ittihad road
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02/19/2012 08:36 AM
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Habitat loss threatens only kingfisher species in UAE
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Kalbaensis numbers down 27% on destruction of mangroves
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02/19/2012 08:28 AM
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Appreciation for honesty
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A Dubai taxi driver shows the strength of his values by returning a lost wallet to its owner
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02/19/2012 05:19 AM
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10 tips to the perfect biryani, plus two quick recipes
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There are a few things you should keep in mind when making the perfect biryani
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02/19/2012 04:19 AM
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Temperature forecast to drop across the UAE
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Strong winds carrying dust and sand will reduce visibility in parts of UAE
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02/19/2012 02:43 AM
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1,117 granted Emirati citizenship
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The beneficiaries were found to have met the conditions to acquire the citizenship
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02/19/2012 02:35 AM
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Two hurt in car crashes on Al Ain highway
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Both victims were rushed to hospital for treatment of severe injuries
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02/18/2012 07:55 AM
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Readers’ issues addressed
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02/18/2012 07:15 AM
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Academia and industry to join forces in research
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UAEU and Agthia in talks to form development partnership
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07/21/2010 04:04 AM
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Adopt a pet: Cats
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These abandoned cats are in urgent need of a home - will you share yours?
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