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    Tuesday Jan 31

    Penguins chill at SkiDubai

    Twenty Penguins traveled 5,799 kilometer from SeaWorld in San Antonio, Taxes to make SkiDubai their new home. Visitors can witness a daily “March of the Penguins” free of charge.

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    Monday Jan 30

    Record effort

    Polish extreme cyclist Krystian Herba climbed up the staircase of the Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, Dubai with his bicycle to set the Guinness World record for Most Stairs Climbed by Bicycle.

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    Thursday Jan 26

    Blaze in Sharjah

    A Gulf News reader captures footage of a building on fire near the Al Tawun Mall in Sharjah.

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    Thursday Jan 26

    Does the internet need taming?

    With the Stop Online Piracy Act(SOPA) debate under way, Gulf News readers discuss whether or not there is a need to control online piracy.

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    Tuesday Jan 24

    Giving blood for the first time

    Gulf News follows Mick O’Reilly as he gives blood for the very first time at the Latifa Hospital in Dubai.

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    Tuesday Jan 24

    Flooding in Dubai 2009

    Heavy rain and thunder during 2009 causes localised flooding in Dubai.

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    Monday Jan 23

    Chinese ring in New Year

    A Dubai–based Chinese family usher in the New Year with traditional dishes, costumes and by wishing relatives back home in China.

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    Wednesday Jan 11

    Dubai prisoners produce their own TV channel

    Excerpts from a documentary filmed and produced entirely by prisoners in Dubai jail, showcasing how inmates are developing their media skills by producing video and audio content for their very own in-house television channel.

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    Tuesday Jan 10

    Desert driving tips

    Gulf News Fun Drive route director Jum Ali Khan takes us through some basic driving techniques to conquer the dunes while staying safe and comfortable when offroading in the desert.

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    Sunday Jan 8

    Dubai’s Walk For Life at Safa Park aids Philippine typhoon victims

    Thousands of Dubai residents gathered at Safa Park to raise money for Philippine typhoon victims by taking part in Walk For Life 2012.

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    Friday Jan 6

    Raining fireworks

    The 17th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival opens with the longest fireworks display in its history.

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    Sunday Jan 1

    Burj Khalifa welcomes 2012 with spectacular fireworks

    UAE residents and tourists gather in their thousands to witness New Year fireworks cascading down Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower in Dubai.

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    Thursday Dec 29

    Gulf News debate: Is media today focused on news or entertainment?

    University students from across the UAE participate in a Gulf News live debate to discuss the changing roles of media in today’s society.

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    Thursday Dec 22

    Keeping time

    Irshad Hussain, an Indian watch repairer has clients from all around the world and runs one of the oldest watch repairing shops in Bur Dubai.

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    Thursday Dec 15

    Seven Ironman triathlons in seven days.

    On November 24th 2011 Dubai resident Scott Ragsdale set out to complete seven consecutive Ironman Triathlons across the seven United Arab Emirates in seven days in a bid to inspire others to proactively pursue their dreams.

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    Thursday Dec 15

    In studio with Desert Heat

    Gulf News steps into the studio with Emirati rap duo Salim and Abdullah Dahman to discuss how they fuse their Arabic musical influences with western ideas to create the unique sound that is Desert Heat.

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    Thursday Dec 15

    Soaring high

    Hundreds of experts, researchers and falconers from over 60 countries took part in the second International Festival of Falconry held in Al Ain.

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    Sunday Dec 4

    Dubai to Fujairah in forty minutes

    Gulf News takes a drive on the new Dubai-Fujairah highway. The recently opened road is a smooth and scenic forty-minute commute between Dubai and Fujairah.

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    Saturday Dec 3

    UAE's 40th founding anniversary

    Dubai and Sharjah come alive in celebration of UAE's founding anniversary.

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    Friday Dec 2

    Heritage Village on UAE National Day

    People from all walks of life celebrate UAE's 40th founding anniversary at Dubai's Heritage Village.

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    Thursday Dec 1

    UAE in one word

    On the eve of UAE's 40th national day residents describe UAE in one word.

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    Thursday Dec 1

    Forty years of UAE

    UAE residents reflect on the remarkable growth that their country has seen in the forty years since its formation.

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    Thursday Dec 1

    Journey across the emirates

    Gulf News photographer Oliver Clarke takes us on a visual journey across the Emirates.

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    Thursday Dec 1

    Commemorative coin car

    A commemorative car coated with UAE coins called 'Pride of the Emirates' was dedicated to the UAE for its 40th National Day.

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    Monday Nov 21

    Dubai's largest drug haul

    Narcotics agents bust drug syndicate from Pakistan during crackdown in Jebel Ali Port