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A Dubai man has succeeded in becoming the first to swim around the Palm Jumeirah

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Yoga
Dubai's yoga enthusiasts meditate by moonlight, stretch before morning sun
New York trial for alleged 9/11 planner
New York case may force the court system to confront a host of difficult legal issues
September 11 trial poses legal risks
Profiles: The 10 Gitmo detainees heading for trial
Top Obama lawyer says he is quitting
Top stories
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Casey pulls out of Dubai World Championship
The 32-year-old Englishman had only just returned to action after being sidelined for three months with an injury
Seven killed in Pakistan suicide bomb
Obama hails US engagement in Asia
Man falls to death from moving car in Dubai
Burst pipe on SZR causes Metro station closures
Car bomb kills 7 in northwest Pakistan
Iran sets up Internet crime unit
Bahrain fails in World Cup qualifying bid
9 killed as speeding train derails in India
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Oprah appearance remarks land Emirati doctor in hot water
Dr Lamees told the Oprah Winfrey show that the abaya is cultural, not religious
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Proposal for month's salary to pilgrims rejected
Accepting the proposal will widen the gap between public and private sector employees said committee
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Plane crash drill triggers panic in Oman
Oman Air website even put up a condolence message for 'those killed in the crash'
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British boy Adam in Qatari custody battle
The verdict stunned campaigners who supported his mother Rebecca
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Saudis enforce no-go area in Yemen
Military declares deep strip out of bounds for civilians
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Kuwait calls for curb on use of UN vetoes
Kuwait supports the reform and activation of all of the United Nations bodies
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Iran sets up Internet crime unit
Unit will fight "insults and the spreading of lies," terms widely used by the judiciary to describe opposition activities.
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Seven killed in Pakistan suicide bomb
Bomber blew up car when police wanted to search it at the checkpoint in Peshawar
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Cost of living likely to stay subdued
Ministry of Economy figures show sharp increases for some imported items
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Pacquiao faces toughest challenge
Boxing's new legend, Manny Pacquiao, faces the toughest challenge of his career as he bids for a record seventh-weight world title
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SRK teams up again with Karan Johar
Sneha May Francis digs out the latest on the B-town circuit
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Miss World contestants go for gold in Abu Dhabi
Contestants in the Miss World pageant take part in a fashion show in the capital
Property
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Mixed impact on real estate and tourism
Oversupply in property sector likely to limit price increases
Qatar company eyes $3b in projects
Sweet Homes starts Al Khor handovers
Marina Residences ready soon
Abu Dhabi Finance extends loan facility in RAK
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Travel
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Dinner in the dunes
Try an adventure that takes in the beauty of the Dubai dunes, a desert sunset and caps it with an Arabic feast
Spoils of war
A stage fit for the ultimate showgirl
The world's most unique places to visit
A grave holiday decision
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Motoring
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Lexus LFA: The new rising star
Lexus rockets the Land of the Rising Sun into the supercar lead with the launch of the LFA
A pact Faustian: New Z4 is a grown up
2010 Maxima from Nissan: Not quite sporty
Sexy beast: Maserati Gran Turismo
Bugatti's grand scheme: Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
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Beauty & Fashion
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Miss World fashion show brings glamour to Abu Dhabi
Miss World contestants took part in a fashion show in the capital on Thursday
Miss World contestants go for gold in Abu Dhabi
Brogues are back in vogue
Stop dumbing us down!
Sophie Marceau comes to town
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Opinions
Tourist guide
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Where to stay in Dubai?
Find out in our regular look at the finest hotels in the emirate right here
Indoor options: Fun sans sun
Great hotels you might not have heard of... yet
Authentic Middle Eastern dining
List of the best holiday apartments
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Ask the law
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Passport as security
Is it legal to hold someone's passport as security against the instrument rented?
Visa cancellation
Competition clause
Sublease issues
Public Prosecution is not required to keep victim
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UAE resident guide
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How to use the Dubai RTA Google map
A step by step guide on how to search for bus and metro routes in Dubai using Google Maps
Map of Dubai consulates
All the info about your children's schooling needs
Learning the native language of the UAE
Complete KHDA Private Schools inspection list
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UAE events calendar
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The 10th middle east international motor show
Organiser: Dubai World Trade Centre
Car boot sale
THE OIL BARONS BALL
A treat for Cinema lovers
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Gulf News classifieds
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Editor's choice
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Eventful decade for Dubai Press Club
For the association and the media it was born to serve, the past 10 years have been marked by epoch-making paradigm shifts
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Football's war of words
Egyptian security agencies denied claims by the Algerian team that they had been attacked by Egyptian fans while they were on way from the Cairo airport to a hotel.
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Yemen's many shades
Country's rich and varied heritage presented through the lens



