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Readers intrigued by announcement
Feel it's far too early in President's career but may deter him from making 'rash' decisions.
Feel it's far too early in President's career but may deter him from making 'rash' decisions.
Vietnamese in UAE are still family-oriented
Vietnamese in the UAE believe that a cosmopolitan life abroad and some community members marrying foreigners will not affect their strong family-oriented culture.
Vietnamese in the UAE believe that a cosmopolitan life abroad and some community members marrying foreigners will not affect their strong family-oriented culture.
Capturing the essence of Al Hamra on film
Directors Zain and Arshi talk of island's role in region's culture in new documentary.
Directors Zain and Arshi talk of island's role in region's culture in new documentary.
Dubai turns up heat on human traffickers
Less than a week ago, a 15-year-old sex trade victim turned to Dubai Police to free her from her captors after she managed to escape with the assistance of a client.
Less than a week ago, a 15-year-old sex trade victim turned to Dubai Police to free her from her captors after she managed to escape with the assistance of a client.
Best is yet to come for promising Kamaci
The first prize in the UAE Pavilion's nationwide art design contest marks a turning point in the life of Turkish photographer Ozant Kamaci.
The first prize in the UAE Pavilion's nationwide art design contest marks a turning point in the life of Turkish photographer Ozant Kamaci.
Number plate auction raises more than Dh15m
More than Dh15 million was raised at the latest Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) auction of distinguished vehicle licence plates, with highest bid of Dh2.3 million going for the number I 44, the RTA said on Friday.
More than Dh15 million was raised at the latest Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) auction of distinguished vehicle licence plates, with highest bid of Dh2.3 million going for the number I 44, the RTA said on Friday.
Snail mail is still the sentimental favourite
Handwritten letters have a way of lending character and a human touch to the thoughts shared, readers say.
Handwritten letters have a way of lending character and a human touch to the thoughts shared, readers say.
K9 settles into new facility at Jebel Ali
"We are not finished yet but we are definitely getting there. We have got the office all set up", says Ratcliffe.
"We are not finished yet but we are definitely getting there. We have got the office all set up", says Ratcliffe.
No escape for drunk man harassing sleeping residents
Piece of shirt enough for German shepherd to sniff out intruder
Piece of shirt enough for German shepherd to sniff out intruder
Number plate auction proceeds in Dubai top Dh 15m
Dubai Vehicle licensing plate (I 44) was sold for 2.3 million dirham and topped the list of distinguished number plates offered in Auction 64 held on October 3 by Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) at Al Mina Hall, Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai.
Dubai Vehicle licensing plate (I 44) was sold for 2.3 million dirham and topped the list of distinguished number plates offered in Auction 64 held on October 3 by Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) at Al Mina Hall, Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai.
President issues decree convening FNC
President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree 76-2009, ordering the assembly of the 4th session of the Federal National Council's 14th legislative chapter on October 21. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Speaker of the Federal National Council, said the UAE pursues a gradual and calculated methodology of progress in its parliamentary process.
President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree 76-2009, ordering the assembly of the 4th session of the Federal National Council's 14th legislative chapter on October 21. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Speaker of the Federal National Council, said the UAE pursues a gradual and calculated methodology of progress in its parliamentary process.
180 Metro passengers fined for violations
More than 180 passengers were slapped fines during the first month of the Dubai Metro operation.
More than 180 passengers were slapped fines during the first month of the Dubai Metro operation.