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    Friday Nov 18

    Beat Diabetes

    While the global average for diabetes prevalence is 8.5 per cent, as much as 19.2 per cent of the UAE population suffers from the condition.

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    Wednesday Nov 16

    Edged in time

    The National Research and Documentation in Abu Dhabi showcases a wealth of historical materials that sheds light on the life in UAE and the Arabian Peninsula dating back to the 16th century

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    Tuesday Nov 15

    Falaj in Al Ain

    The traditional irrigation system "Falaj" existed in the Al Ain region at about 1,000 years BC, transporting water from boreholes to farms. Gulf News visits a Falaj still in use in Al Ain.

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    Monday Nov 14

    Flight of fancy

    Boeing’s Dreamliner 787 makes its Middle East debut at the Dubai International Airshow.

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    Monday Nov 14

    Lighting up the sky

    Dubai International Airshow opens with spectacular aerobatic performances.

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    Friday Nov 4

    Budget living

    Softening of rents over the last few years in the UAE has encouraged budget-conscious residents to move to spacious townhouses, villas and apartments .

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    Friday Nov 4

    Academics to Architecture

    The new Zayed University campus in Abu Dhabi has an initial capacity to accomodate 6,000 students.

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    Sunday Oct 30

    Dhow on fire

    A dhow boat catches fire at Deira Creek in Dubai and the flames spread to a second boat, nearby trees and parked cars.

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    Friday Oct 28

    Walking to beat breast cancer

    In the UAE, breast cancer is prevalent among woman 10 years younger than the world average.

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    Thursday Oct 27

    Do reality TV stars serve as good role models?

    Gulf News readers debate the merits and value that reality TV stars bring to our lives.

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    Friday Oct 21

    Showcasing talent

    Six months of creative work by pupils of Al Noor Center in Dubai will be exhibited and auctioned at a Fashion event under the “Hands and Hearts initiative.

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    Thursday Oct 20

    Rise and fall of a dictator

    Muammar Gaddafi was captured and killed near his hometown of Sirte on Thursday. Gulf News looks back at the life of the Libyan dictator.

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    Thursday Oct 20

    Palestinian prisoners freed

    Large crowds celebrate in Gaza and the West Bank as hundreds of imprisoned Palestinians return home in exchange for the release of Israeli solder Gilad Shalit.

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    Monday Oct 17

    Charbel's music

    Charbel Rouhana and the art of creating beautiful Arabian music with the oud.

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    Sunday Oct 16

    Omanis cast their votes in parliamentary elections

    Omanis gather at polling stations to cast their votes in parliamentary elections.

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    Sunday Oct 16

    UN chief talks about eradicating poverty

    UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon underlines importance of achieving Millennium Development Goals in the fight against poverty in a special message for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

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    Monday Oct 10

    Analysing air accidents

    General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) investigators discuss key features of UAE's first flight data analysis laboratory.

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    Sunday Oct 9

    Make It Safe Campaign

    Gulf News initiates a campaign on safe driving to educate motorists on the dangers of reckless behaviour on UAE roads.

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    Thursday Oct 6

    Afghanistan: 10 years on

    Afghan expats in Dubai comment on the situation in their home country and its business prospects ten years after the US invasion.

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    Saturday Oct 1

    Life and times of Shaikh Mohammad

    Gulf News takes a pictorial peek at the new book showcasing the life of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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    Saturday Oct 1

    Abu Dhabi 2011

    Abu Dhabi based filmmaker Beno Saradzic showcases the magnificent growth that the UAE’s capital has seen in only a few decades in this magnificent time-lapse film. Twenty-one thousand images were captured over a period of eight weeks to make Abu Dhabi 2011

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    Saturday Oct 1

    UAE National Charter for 2021

    His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chairs a Cabinet meeting in Liwa and outlines the UAE National Charter for 2021

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    Saturday Oct 1

    Wetlands of UAE

    A record of 2700 Greater Flamingoes flocked to the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary last year.

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    Saturday Oct 1

    Man with a vision

    Dubai residents share their praise for His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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    Saturday Oct 1

    Parking woes

    Dubai residents air their grievances on the lack of available parking in the city and the bad parking habits of other motorists