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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Monday Apr 9

    Building of the Titanic

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

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    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".

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    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.

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    Friday Mar 30

    Clean that wall

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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    Tuesday Mar 20

    Nasty weather as sandstorm hits UAE

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

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    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.

  • story 13
    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

  • story 17
    Tuesday Mar 6

    Monster bag campaign

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

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    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.

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    Tuesday Feb 28

    Dubai’s eco-friendly heart

    Hundreds of Dubai students gathered at Zabeel Park to help create the World’s largest eco-friendly heart as part of their contribution to creating community awareness about cardiovascular disease.

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    Monday Feb 27

    Sharjah's colourful waterfront

    The Al Majaz Waterfront, which lies next to the Buhaira Corniche in Sharjah, has undergone a Dh 100 million renovation since July 2010. Gulf News takes a tour of the new attraction.

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    Sunday Feb 26

    Sandstorm hits Dubai

    Heavy sandstorm lowered temperatures in Dubai and covered the streets with sand and dust.

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    Thursday Feb 23

    Interview with Syrian activist Haitham Al Maleh

    In an interview with Gulf News, Syrian human rights activist and former judge Haitham Al Maleh relives his time spent as a prisoner and looks forward to much needed change in his country.

  • story 23
    Thursday Feb 23

    Finding an identity

    Readers respond to a Gulf News article by helping Dubai resident Neralla Lachaiah to reunite with his family after suffering severe memory loss in a road accident.

  • story 24
    Wednesday Feb 15

    Valentine's Day proposal at the mall

    A Canadian singer surprises his fiancee with a love song and a marriage proposal at Dubai Festival City.

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    Wednesday Feb 15

    Going strong

    At a competition in Abu Dhabi, some of the world’s strongest men explain what it takes to perform amazing feats of strength.