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Sharjah man and two Dubai residents take Everest in their stride Full News here – UAE news

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Sunfeast Infotech investors threaten suicide as payment deferred

With the troubled Indian firm deferring repayment schedule, hundreds have approached Dubai Police Full News here – UAE news RSS feed

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‘Consanguineous marriages put posterity in red’

ABU DHABI: Recognising the need for greater awareness on the adverse effects of a consanguineous (intra-family) marriage on future generations emanating from such a union, four students from Abu Dhabi University (ADU) have conducted a group project on the ‘Effects of the Intra-Family Marriage in the UAE’. This initiative aims to address health issues arising [...]

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Expat saves two women from their alleged traffickers in Dubai

The 27-year-old Nepalese man says he was walking in Naif in Dubai when he was approached by a man who asked if he wanted to have sex with women. The man alleg-edly claimed to have Nepalese prostitutes at a nearby brothel. The Nepalese man told Dubai Court of First Instance: “I was shocked when I [...]

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VIDEO: Steven Spielberg announced as producer of ‘Halo’ TV series

“Halo has always been more than a game,” said Bonnie Ross from 343 Industries during the announcement of the show. Meanwhile, Spielberg spoke on a pre-recorded video, saying: “The Halo universe is an amazing opportunity to be at that intersection where technology and myth-making meet to produce something truly groundbreaking,” In an interview with Variety, [...]

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Ministerial council briefed
on bio-security strategy

The Ministerial Council for Services chaired by Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Ministerial Council for Services, was briefed on the UAE bio-security strategy on Sunday by Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd, Minister of Environment and Water and Chairman of the National Committee [...]

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Motorbike seized for creating ruckus

Dubai: The General Directorate of Dubai Traffic seized a Honda motorbike which was being ridden without a number plate. Its driver had fled. Maj Gen Mohamed Saif Al Zafeen, Director of the General Directorate of Dubai Traffic, stressed that the seized bike was previously flagged by the police due to many violations, including causing a [...]

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Mohammed bin Rashid launches Mobile Government, ICT Fund offers AED 200m in support of the initiative

WAM DUBAI, May 22nd, 2013 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today announced the post e-Government era with the launch of the ‘Mobile Government’ (m-Government) init Full News here – WAM – LatestNews

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1 dead, 2 injured in London attack

One person has died and at least two people were wounded in a violent attack near a military training barracks in London, British officials said Wednesday, as Prime Minister David Cameron called an emergency meeting in response. While details were scant, Cameron called the killing “truly shocking” and said he had asked Home Secretary Theresa [...]

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PHOTOS: Day 11 of Super 7′s ’10,000 Shukrans’ mission – Dubai

Gallery created by 7DAYS Full News here – Dubai UAE News RSS feed

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Man nabbed for stealing SUV seats

SHARJAH: Sharjah Police have arrested an Iraqi man who specialised in stealing the back seats of SUV cars, particularly the cars parked at industrial areas, police have told. Col Abdul Razak Assad, the Acting Director of Sharjah CID police, said that the man identified as Mohammed HM was arrested in Industrial area 5 after police [...]

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MOVIE PREVIEW: Fast & Furious 6

Whether you’re a fan of the films or not, you’ll be happy to hear that the director, who took the wheel from the third movie onwards, has put a great deal of thought into the sixth fast-paced outing, even if early reviews suggest otherwise. The main aspect that drives this ‘Fast’ movie forward, says filmmaker [...]

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Dubai Municipality to introduce 79 new items to building code

The new laws are all concerned with creating more energy efficient structures in the emirate. Full News here – UAE news

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Egyptians arrested on security grounds may meet relatives soon

The 11 Egyptians arrested in the UAE on security grounds will be able to meet their relatives very soon, said Egyptian Ambassador to the UAE Tamer Mansoor. He also confirmed that all of them are in good health. Full News here – Khaleej Times : UAE News

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Keith Richards could be slapped with £20,000 library fine

The Rolling Stones star admits he still has overdue fines for books he borrowed and failed to return to his public library in Dartford, Kent, South East England, dating back right back to his early teens but with an estimated fortune of £175 million, the legendary rocker will have no problems coughing up. Keith, 69, [...]

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