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Float your Boat
Amateur boat builders prove that one man's garbage is another man's ship
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Corniche
Outdoor ambience
Fountains lend unique flavour to sights around Abu Dhabi, especially at night
British athlete becomes first to swim around Palm
Jamie Atherton, 32, completed the charity challenge in five hours and 29 minutes in memory of his friend John Ratcliffe, who died from bowel cancer earlier this year.
Man becomes first to swim around Palm Jumeirah
Dubai-based British athlete attempts to swim around Palm in record bid
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Vaccination drive for Haj pilgrims launched
UAE authorities have launched a drive to administer H1N1 vaccinations to Haj pilgrims from the country.
Education
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How I got into grad school in New York
Sabith Khan bade farewell to public relations to earn his masters at Syracuse University
Students opt for vocational training
Call for entries to the third AUS Model United Nations
Talk your way to the top
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Crime
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Failed heist: Gang ditches electrocuted member
Eight charged with robbery bid; taxi driver held for criminal participation
287 street vendors, beggars held in Dubai
Man in coma for 11 years after car accident dies
Dubai hosts prosecutors conference
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Environment
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Recycled boats float eco-awareness message
The entire marina was dressed up for the event with a live band ensuring a carnival atmosphere.
EAD studies focus on water security
Riveting Bird Bath
Recycle your organic waste
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Weather
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Fog sweeps the UAE
Saturday saw fog sweep the UAE in a sign that winter is approaching
Visibility dips in many parts of UAE
Cloudy weather likely in UAE today
Pictures from last week's rain in Abu Dhabi
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Emergencies
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Man jumps to death after car tyre burst
Driver detained after one of the two men who tried to bail out of moving car died on Nad Al Hamr road
Dubai Bypass Road crash kills 1 person
Man burns to death in Ras Al Khaimah
Motorist dies in Creek accident
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Traffic & Transport
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Red Line Metro stations to open in February
RTA chairman says civil construction work is fully complete
Burst pipe on SZR causes Metro station closures
Dubai Taxi to honour honest drivers
Car rental violations net Dh541,000
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Housing & Property
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JLT owners waiting for homes promised in '07
Angry owners demand repayment as Jumeirah Lake Towers homes won't be ready before 2011
Abu Dhabi residential city on track
No hike in water and electricity rates in Dubai
Dubai tenants face eviction
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Media
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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
Dubai Press Club marks 10th anniversary
Gulf health officials slam unethical advertising
CNN opens broadcast centre in Abu Dhabi
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Employment
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Man flees without informing employer
Employee to be called back to UAE
Demographic turn behind 'high unemployment'
Freelance license holders eligible for UAE visa
Ministry to shut down typing centres
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Government
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Committee plans for National Day
The National Day Committee of Dubai recently convened to discuss the final preparations of its festivities and celebrations planned to take place on the occasion of the UAE's 38th National Day.
Mohammad approves federal demographic body
Colombia seeks stronger ties with UAE
Full text of Shaikh Mohammad's speech
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Health
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Vaccination drive for Haj pilgrims launched
UAE authorities have launched a drive to administer H1N1 vaccinations to Haj pilgrims from the country.
No step backward in diabetes fight
Dubai promises support to fight silent killer
Vital change in approach
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Leisure
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British athlete becomes first to swim around Palm
Jamie Atherton, 32, completed the charity challenge in five hours and 29 minutes in memory of his friend John Ratcliffe, who died from bowel cancer earlier this year.
Youth theatre festival takes stage
Publishing body eyes reading scheme
Fountains lend unique flavour to the sights around Abu Dhabi
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Visa
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Ministry opens hotline to report violators
As a result of the campaign, 174 violators were captured last Monday.
Two-week Iran visa available on arrival
Exemptions made to visa validity rule
UAE residence visa re-entry rule enforced
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Heritage & Culture
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Pictures: Khalifa tours Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, facilities
Shaikh Khalifa expressed his admiration of the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
World's longest painting on display at Al Qasba
Rare, ancient Quran copies on display
Abu Dhabi: A journey through time
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Tourism
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Dubai resident and avid traveller sets world record
Dubai resident Samaddar visits 194 UN member countries in less than 13 years
Readers bowled over by mix of old treasures and new projects in capital
Abu Dhabi in top 10 cities of the world
All hotels fully booked ahead of historic F1 race
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General
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Gallery gives helping hand to children's charity
Percentage of sales and proceeds offered to Make-A-Wish-UAE
Rule of law 'necessary' for investment
Work resumes on community hall project
Residents advised to carry IDs near borders
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Community Reports
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Public transport is the way to go
Residents must stop complaining about feeder buses taking up parking space
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Be kind to animals
Mistreated Labrador and puppy need new home filled with love
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Help me find my precious cat
Raif, my cute eight-month-old ‘fur ball', went missing in Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen area last month
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Pavement parking irks pedestrians
Gulf News reader calls on authorities to step in and stop car owners from invading pathways meant for safe walking
