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Cost of Diamond Ecstasy ranges from £10,000 to £2.3million
3-metre long python in Dubai passenger's luggage

UAE follows Cites regulation; Dead snake sent for tests
Dad returns to find pregnant wife, daughter dead

Indian man returned from pilgrimage
Mom sets 3 kids ablaze; calls dad to listen to them scream

She was allegedly in custody battle
Police officer tried to sexually assault visiting woman

Accused exploited visitor's unfamiliarity with Dubai roads
UAE policeman forges medical certificates to get sick leave

To use as cover for travelling overseas
India crush Pakistan by 76 runs in World Cup

Dhawan, Kohli, Raina lift India to 300-7
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Saudis foil attempt to smuggle man into UAE

Man was lying under bags in boot
Don't wear Saudi dress in Jordan, citizens told

Following abductions and robberies targetting Saudis
Risky days and times to drive in Abu Dhabi

Highest number of traffic accidents between 4pm and 8pm
Supervisor turns thief: Dh100,000 gold haul

Abu Dhabi Police arrests suspect who confesses to crime
Building collapse: 13 of family buried alive

3 escape unhurt as partially built building crashed down
Cable car with 11 stuck over mountain

Passengers, six Egyptians and five Saudis, included children
What is wrong with this UAE picture?

Security Media releases 'reality pictures' to enhance security and safety system
Twitter pic on Saudi plane is viral hit

Cabin crew member feeds old lady

Business

Emaar reports 30% rise in net operating profit for 2014

Net operating profit rises from Dh2.568 billion to Dh3.35 billion
Dubai hotel room rate falls but still over Dh1,000

Supply outpaces demand for last four months
Dh57bn in Dubai real estate: Developers go big to lure British investors

Emaar, DPG, Deyaar, Union Properties sign up for the event
Emirates may cut ticket prices if oil stabilises at current levels

India still on top of market for carrier in the region
100% creditor assent for Dubai World debt deal

Court administering the restructuring process adjourned to allow time for formal pledges by creditors
Drake & Scull reports Dh13m profit for Q4 2014

Net profit for fiscal year was Dh110 million
Dubai's wonder app: mPay transactions up 5 times in one year

Citizens, residents, businesses and visitors transacted over Dh163m through the app
Revealed: Best Indian cities for hottest jobs

Online hiring activity in the country grew by 11 per cent in January 2015
Etihad begins flights to Kolkata in India

Airline launches daily flights to East Indian city at Dh1,315
Bahrain to receive bids for Tubli expansion in March

10 companies are expected to bid after they were pre-qualified in 2014
Richard Hartman joins Jumeirah Group board

Ghaith Al Ghaith appointed vice-chairman of the board
Air Arabia 2014 profits soar 30% to Dh566m

But Q4 profit drops 28% due to correction in fuel hedge portfolio

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Record 15m passengers travelled on Dubai Metro in January; Did you?

Deira City Center has remained the busiest station, attracting 641,663 riders last month
Valentine's Day gift: Man gets artist to paint him, girlfriend into Disney scenes

Three months beforeValentine's Day,Brian Flynn started preparing his gift to his girlfriend. He sent photos of himself
World's first hotel run by robots to open in July

In Japan's Nagasaki prefecture
Drones with cameras in residential areas punishable: Dubai Police

Legislation to regulate drone flying to keep airspace safe underway: Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nasser Al Razzuqi
14-year-old girl runs away from home – raped by nine men

Monk, youth and seven men stand accused
Weekend deaths: UAE expats fall off palm tree, bike

Motorbike-cycle collision kills woman

ODI Cricket World Cup 2015

Misbah wants Pakistan to 'forget' World Cup loss to India

Dhoni hails 'complete game' but refuses to bask in win
Fury in Pakistan after sixth World Cup defeat to India
Kohli relishes scoring World Cup century against Pakistan
Indo-Pak cricket frenzy hits peak in Dubai
Finch, Marsh star as Australia crush England

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Entertainment & Lifestyle

Lebanon's 'Ghadi': Down Syndrome child is an angel, not a demon

Lebanon's official Oscar entry explores both humanity and bigotry
IndvsPak: Pakistan responds to India's World Cup taunt [video]

World Cup 2015 battle between India, Pakistan takes an interesting turn
Taylor Swift creating trouble in Harry Styles' love life?

Girlfriend wants 'Blank Space' hitmaker to 'go away'
Front row: North throws fit; Kanye consoles, Kim Kardashian unmoved

Kardashian attends Wang heavy metal stunner in NY
Zedd ready to steal Selena Gomez from Justin Bieber?

Zedd is hoping to 'seal the deal'
Sunny Leone dishes out titillating 'Leela' after 'Jism 2', 'Ragini MMS 2'

Leone plays two characters in 'Ek Paheli Leela'
Sonakshi escapes; Alia, Deepika, Ranveer, Arjun get roasted

Sonakshi Sinha reacts to Mahesh Bhatt as Alia Bhatt is named in case filed
Jennifer Lopez dances all night, Nicole Scherzinger sizzles in sari [video]

Bollywood and Hollywood in big, fat Indian wedding

Sports

Pardew's dream of FA Cup repeat ruined by Liverpool

Reds came from behind to book a place in quarter-finals
Video: Chelsea star Branislav Ivanovic bites player?

He appears biting Everton's James McCarthy’s shoulder
Preston's Grayson out to shock Man Utd in FA Cup again

Arsenal will be hoping to avoid same fate as City
Suarez shines in Barca Cup win over Villarreal

Barca well placed to reach May's Cup final
Tough draw for top seed in Dubai Tennis Championships

Serena and Bouchard unavailable for event
Last-gasp Willian strike keeps Chelsea in the clear

United leapfrog Arsenal and Southampton into third

Offbeat

Chinese 'Year of Sheep': 1,000 tickets a second

Chinese tradition requires people to gather at their family home
Girl raids fridge in sleep… makes toast, eats cheese

20-year-old diagnosed with Nocturnal Eating Disorder
Company owner builds wall of money to protect himself

His action follows rumours about his bankruptcy

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Video: Barber spits on customer's head

'Sada' said the customer could be a Saudi but it did not mention where in the Kingdom the salon is locate
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3-metre long python in Dubai passenger's luggage

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India crush Pakistan by 76 runs in World Cup

Dhawan, Kohli, Raina lift India to 300-7
Twitter pic on Saudi plane is viral hit

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Saudis foil attempt to smuggle man into UAE

Man was lying under bags in boot

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Saudis foil attempt to smuggle man into UAE

Man was lying under bags in boot
Don't wear Saudi dress in Jordan, citizens told

Following abductions and robberies targetting Saudis
Risky days and times to drive in Abu Dhabi

Highest number of traffic accidents between 4pm and 8pm
Supervisor turns thief: Dh100,000 gold haul

Abu Dhabi Police arrests suspect who confesses to crime
Building collapse: 13 of family buried alive

3 escape unhurt as partially built building crashed down

Risky days and times to drive in Abu Dhabi

Highest number of traffic accidents between 4pm and 8pm
Watch Cricket World Cup 2015 'live': Top 5 Apps

Our pick of the Top 5 Apps for keeping you ahead of the game all through the World Cup
What is wrong with this UAE picture?

Security Media releases 'reality pictures' to enhance security and safety system
India crush Pakistan by 76 runs in World Cup

Dhawan, Kohli, Raina lift India to 300-7
3-metre long python in Dubai passenger's luggage

UAE follows Cites regulation; Dead snake sent for tests

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City Fajr Shuruq Duhr Asr Magrib Isha
Dubai 05:36 06:56 12:37 15:51 18:15 19:45
Abu Dhabi 05:40 07:00 12:41 15:55 18:19 19:49
Al Ain 05:34 06:54 12:35 15:49 18:13 19:43
Ras Al Khaimah 05:32 06:52 12:33 15:47 18:11 19:41
Fujairah 05:30 06:50 12:31 15:45 18:09 19:39
Sharjah 05:36 06:56 12:37 15:51 18:15 19:45
Ajman 05:36 06:56 12:37 15:51 18:15 19:45
Um Al Quwain 05:36 06:56 12:37 15:51 18:15 19:45