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Tuesday May 8

Factory blaze in Sharjah

A Gulf News reader captures footage of black smoke pouring from the roof of a burning factory on Sahara Centre Road in Sharjah.
Sunday May 6

Have parents lost control over their children?

In a world where multiple factors influence a child’s behavior, what are the biggest challenges parents face? Gulf News readers speak.
Saturday May 5

Up in smoke: Flammable cladding on UAE buildings

Gulf News conducts a non-scientific burn test on three cladding tile samples used on the exterior of many buildings in the UAE to find out whether or not they are fire resistant.
Saturday Apr 28

Aiming for the skies

Abu Dhabi’s aviation students design, build, test and pilot unmanned aerial vehicles during a competition in the capital.
Saturday Apr 28

Building blaze in Sharjah

A Gulf News reader captures footage of the Al Tayer Tower in Sharjah being engulfed by flames. The blaze broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Wednesday Apr 25

Project smile

University student Lara Mosgofian turned her senior project into an opportunity to give labourers a day of fun at Safa Park
Wednesday Apr 25

Emirati walks 2000km to Makkah

Jalal Bin Thaneya shares the highs and lows of his 2000km walk from Ruwais in the UAE to Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The grueling trek took him fifty days to complete and reinforced his belief in the power of the human mind and spirit. Jalal undertook the challenge to raise funds and awareness for the Dubai Centre for Special Needs.
Thursday Apr 19

A passion for words: Interview with Mohammad Saleh Al Gurg

Gulf News sits down with Emirati thinker and writer Mohammad Saleh Al Gurg to discuss his passion for translating Persian poetry and his early memories of being fascinated by literature.
Wednesday Apr 18

Glimpses of an era gone by at Heritage Days Festival in Sharjah

Emirati crafts, traditional methods of agriculture, dances, folklore and local food are featured at the Heritage Days festival held in the emirate of Sharjah.
Tuesday Apr 10

The Titanic: A voyage through time

Relatives of the passengers and crew who died 100 years ago when the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg take a voyage through time onboard the MS Balmoral Titanic memorial cruise ship from Southhampton, England.
Monday Apr 9

Building of the Titanic

Gulf News takes you on a facinating journey of how the Titanic was born
Thursday Apr 5

No shoes, no entry

XPRESS’s undercover report shows enterprising residents in Dubai taking advantage of Philippine consulate's dress policy to make money out of "renting shoes".
Wednesday Apr 4

Thousands of trucks stuck at UAE Saudi Arabia border

Thousands of trucks transporting goods across the UAE Saudi Arabia border have been brought to a standstill by delays in customs procedures.
Friday Mar 30

Clean that wall

UAE residents voice concern as graffiti vandalism affects growing number of properties in UAE.
Thursday Mar 29

Conversation with outspoken Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim

Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks to Gulf News about the controversies that have made him one of the most well-publicised Malaysian personalities.
Tuesday Mar 27

Kinapped Emirati returns home

The 29-year old Emirati Mohammad Khamis Majid who was kidnapped by a gang in Nigeria, was reunited with his family and was given a rousing welcome after his arrival in Umm Al Quwain city.
Wednesday Mar 21

Coptic Christians in UAE mourn for Pope Shenouda III

Coptic Christians in Abu Dhabi gather to mourn the death of Pope Shenouda III and share their memories of his charismatic leadership
Tuesday Mar 20

Nasty weather as sandstorm hits UAE

Residents deal with health problems caused by a new sandstorm that hit the UAE.
Tuesday Mar 13

Fatal road accident in Sharjah claims lives of two young women

Lack of pedestrian crossings in Sharjah's roads partly to blame as another road accident claims young lives.
Monday Mar 12

How to choose a good school

School principals, parents and teachers share their views with Gulf News on what it takes for a school to succeed.
Sunday Mar 11

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2012 in Dubai

Literary works from all over the world are showcased at the 2012 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in Dubai.
Friday Mar 9

Dubai celebrates festival of colours 2012

Holi, the festival of colours celebrated in India, is also known as the spring festival. Indian expatriates in the UAE celebrate this event every year by throwing coloured powder on each other.
Thursday Mar 8

The final days of Metropolitan Hotel

After 34-years of serving the famous Metropolitan Hotel in Dubai will close its doors. Resident Manager Khalid Saeed takes Gulf News on a final tour of the hotel.
Tuesday Mar 6

Monster bag campaign

Monster bag campaign against plastic bags is introduced to Dubai shoppers for an eco-friendly environment.
Tuesday Feb 28

The fish cleaners of Sharjah

Fish cleaners hard at work at the Sharjah fish market. Gulf News takes a look at the finer points of their work and how they survive against the odds.