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UAE traffic council to link driving licence to residency visa

No change in validity of personal driving licence
UAE job loss? Bank can't touch non-salary accounts: Central Bank

Should person lose job, bank has right under contract to touch client's last salary and gratuity only
Beautiful twins in bloody love triangle

Kitchen knife assault leaves one twin with life-threatening wounds
Apple iPhone 7 in Q3; Samsung to launch Galaxy S6 now

Samsung has officially sent out invitations to its annual Unpacked event on March 1 in Barcelona
Sri Lankan cabin crew killed in Doha accident

Three crew members injured
First 24-hour Dubai immigration centre opens in JLT

Toll free number 8005111 available for all 27 external centres
Debt-ridden cabbie fakes movie-like attack to leave emirates

Fabricated story that four Africans robbed him near a valley in Fujairah
Buyer raises stink over expired food at Dubai supermarket

Dubai Municipality fines supermarket for oversight; Store apologises, offers refund

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Saudi jet in emergency landing in Dubai

After passenger fell ill during flight
'Dead' man returns to life at own funeral

Strange incident in China’s eastern province of Hubei
Manager's hunger proves costly for bank

Manager approved money transfer in hurry because he was hungry
Video: Wedding food dumped in garbage

Large quantity reportedly wasted
Poisoning left over 50 black heron dead on Fujairah beach

Oil pollution on migration path
DXB airfield gets one of world’s first LED systems

New lighting provides a number of expected advantages over the old system
Dubai house-viewing woman groped by 2

Victim had gone to flat in Al Nahda to see it
Abu Dhabi crackdown on satellite dishes

Notice asks for removal of dishes on building tops

Business

UAE, Subcontinent boost DP World container volume

Handled 60 million TEUs in 2014
Microsoft slashes Surface Pro 3 prices by $100

Microsoft slashes Surface Pro 3 prices by $100 Device yet to officially go on sale for consumers here in UAE
DIFC Courts may register UAE expat wills

Current expat wills only safeguard movable assets, but fall short if immovable assets are involved
UAE insurers' exposure to real estate cut to 30%

New rules to align UAE insurers with European solvency requirements
Saudi cement makers seek resumption of exports

Lower demand in H2 boosted cement surplus to 22 million tonnes
Car-sharing report prompts Google tweet

Google Maps software lets users check progress of drivers
NBAD plans dollar bond, appoints banks

Mandates Citi, HSBC, StanChart and itself to arrange meetings
DFM 2014 profit jumps 167%

Net at Dh759m; Q4 profit rises 31% on higher trade commission
Most big Saudi listed firms announce bonuses

Analyst sees it beneficent for the overall economy
Now in Dubai: Oppo R5, 30% thinner than iPhone 6

Oppo offers Dh500 off this week for those pre-ordering R5
Google Earth Pro price cut from Dh1,465 to free

Explore your locality in high definition, track traffic data or even design your own building
What happens when GCC firms don't pay gratuity?

If a firm can’t meet its gratuity liability, then it can become a serious legal issue

Big Story

Dubai traffic signals controlled from phone lines – set to change

RTA to soon link all of Dubai's traffic signals with 3G technology
Seatbelts must in all Abu Dhabi school buses

New safety regulations passed by the School Transport Executive Council
Caught in action, office lovers face the sack

Workers kept lights on during liason
Man runs 'revenge' website with 10,000 explicit pics

Kevin posted explicit photos without subject's permission
Saudi mufti's grandson killed in car accident

Khaled bin Nassir Al Sidairi died in the accident on Saturday
Fake cops caught harassing women in Khorfakkan

Asked for mobile phone numbers

ODI Cricket World Cup 2015

Indo-Pak Cricket World Cup clash sells out in 20 minutes

For many, it's bigger than World Cup, says Akhtar
Sohail gives Pakistan mountain of muscle
Video: Emirates catches Cricket World Cup fever

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Entertainment & Lifestyle

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina 'fighting for life'

Daughter of tragic singer was found unconscious in bath tub
How 'Furious 7' trailer showcases amazing Abu Dhabi landscape

New trailer released during Sunday's Super Bowl commercials
Mohanlal's new song on Facebook: Malayalam star's apology [video]

Actor trolled on social media networks for 'lip-synching' during 'live' performance
Katrina Kaif won't leave Ranbir Kapoor alone with Deepika Padukone?

Rumours are rife actress will join boyfriend after her 'Fitoor' shoot
Dubai's Bengali Film Festival: Intimate yet ambitious endeavour

Festival will run from February 5-7; all films to have subtitles
Age no bar: Fawad Khan to romance Aishwarya Rai Bachchan?

Reports suggest Khan to star with Ash in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
Simon Cowell collapses, hypnotised by dog during talent audition

Slumped over his desk after coming face to face with German Spitz
Aishwarya Rai's 'Jazbaa' takes off; shooting starts today

Actress will start shooting for 'Jazbaa'

Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Black Caps thrash Pak by 119 runs

Williamson and Taylor hit centuries as Black Caps make 369-5
Deadline Day done: Fletcher leaves Man Utd; 5 biggest English football club deals

Mourinho signs Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina
Revealed: Manchester United's big defensive signing…

21-year-old Andy Kellett from Bolton
Petition filed in Pakistan for life ban on 'fixer' Aamer

ICC cleared disgraced paceman to play domestic cricket last week
Blow for Pakistan as Junaid ruled out of World Cup

Pakistan are already without leading spinner Saeed Ajmal
Final countdown on for Dubai Tennis Championships

Tickets are available from the Box Office at the Dubai Tennis Stadium

Offbeat

KFC unleashes 'Double Down Dog' in Philippines

Hotdog wrapped in fried chicken instead of bread
Big Mac special sauce? $18,000 please

Ingredients include relish, mustard, distilled vinegar, onion, garlic and salted egg yolks
Wife seeks divorce 2 days after marrying 'bald' man

Husband wore wig during engagement

Viral Videos

Ninja bike rider's crash and amazing escape

A motorcyclist in San Francisco is lucky to be alive after being hit by a car. The impact sent him flying through the
Kitten sees snow for the first time

Video courtesy: YouTube
Most revolutionary Super Bowl ad ever?

Most revolutionary Super Bowl ad ever?
Instant karma: Man trying to kick a dog

He lurches towards the dog which is wagging its tail thinking it is getting attention. But then the man swings his leg

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International

Canadian FM says release of journalist imminent

Mohamed Fahmy is dual Egyptian-Canadian citizen

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Fog, clouds, condensation... but Burj Khalifa is not on fire

Emaar dismisses reports of fire at the world's tallest tower
Video: 500 Chinese convert to Islam after Saudi King's funeral

They were touched by the 'simplicity' of the funeral of late King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz
Father of four impregnates schoolgirl

Suspect visited victim’s house when her mother was at work
Mum asks lover to kill her 2 children

Children saw her with him at home

Mohammed at launch of foreign aid report

Honours 38 humanitarian aid donors
Joy on the road

Hamdan posts pictures on Instagram
Maktoum meets with MasterCard Chairman

Dubai Innovation Strategy, MasterCard agreement

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UAE traffic council to link driving licence to residency visa

No change in validity of personal driving licence
Beautiful twins in bloody love triangle

Kitchen knife assault leaves one twin with life-threatening wounds
Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Black Caps thrash Pak by 119 runs

Williamson and Taylor hit centuries as Black Caps make 369-5
Caught in action, office lovers face the sack

Workers kept lights on during liason
UAE job loss? Bank can't touch non-salary accounts: Central Bank

Should person lose job, bank has right under contract to touch client's last salary and gratuity only

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Saudi jet in emergency landing in Dubai

After passenger fell ill during flight
'Dead' man returns to life at own funeral

Strange incident in China’s eastern province of Hubei
Manager's hunger proves costly for bank

Manager approved money transfer in hurry because he was hungry
Video: Wedding food dumped in garbage

Large quantity reportedly wasted
Poisoning left over 50 black heron dead on Fujairah beach

Oil pollution on migration path

UAE traffic council to link driving licence to residency visa

No change in validity of personal driving licence
Buyer raises stink over expired food at Dubai supermarket

Dubai Municipality fines supermarket for oversight; Store apologises, offers refund
Mohanlal's new song on Facebook: Malayalam star's apology [video]

Actor trolled on social media networks for 'lip-synching' during 'live' performance
Dubai traffic signals controlled from phone lines – set to change

RTA to soon link all of Dubai's traffic signals with 3G technology
Beautiful twins in bloody love triangle

Kitchen knife assault leaves one twin with life-threatening wounds

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Prayer Time

City Fajr Shuruq Duhr Asr Magrib Isha
Dubai 05:41 07:01 12:37 15:45 18:07 19:37
Abu Dhabi 05:45 07:05 12:41 15:49 18:11 19:41
Al Ain 05:39 06:59 12:35 15:43 18:05 19:35
Ras Al Khaimah 05:37 06:57 12:33 15:41 18:03 19:33
Fujairah 05:35 06:55 12:31 15:39 18:01 19:31
Sharjah 05:41 07:01 12:37 15:45 18:07 19:37
Ajman 05:41 07:01 12:37 15:45 18:07 19:37
Um Al Quwain 05:41 07:01 12:37 15:45 18:07 19:37