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Outgoing cut: etisalat, du subscribers who have not re-registered SIMs face action

Defaulting numbers under first and second stages of ‘My Number, My Identity’ campaign affected
Two Indians drown off Jumeirah Open Beach in Dubai

Both bodies have been found
One visit, 2 weeks, Dh2m: How organised crime gang planned Dubai operation

Arrests were made within 24 hours of receiving complaints
Why every woman now wants to be Angelina Jolie: Dubai demand for breast cancer gene test

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Doc rapes, injects heroin in pregnant woman

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Sharjah 'door delivery' booze service busted

Watchman of building arrested was kingpin of operation
UAE weather: Foggy conditions forecast

The National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) has warned motorists and road-users about low visibility in
3-day UAE weekend: Plan quick getaway

Whether it’s trekking through the wilderness in the emirate or flying out for a much-needed break, here’s what’s on your quick travel menu
Video: Will Smith takes worst-ever penalty

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Your fastest option at Dubai Airport: Emirates ID through e-gate

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IPL 6 spot-fixing: All bets off on Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians being grand final

CSK’s Gurunath Meiyappan admits to gambling
Hiring 'freelancers' for odd jobs punishable: Abu Dhabi Police

Public warned against using “independent freelancers” to do odd jobs
DHA's prescription to boost medical tourism in Dubai: 3 new hospitals, 40 clinics

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Two arrested for porn on phones

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'Spin the Belt' gambling game wins jail-time for 3 Abu Dhabi residents

Men arrested after fight broke out over game

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Amir Khan is to bring his bride back to Bolton after a glamorous New York ceremony
'Mental' heroine Sana Khan on the run; Salman Khan shows support

The actress has been accused of kidnapping a girl
'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa' Day 1: Ranbir flirts with Madhuri, Drashti Dhami

Actress Madhuri Dixit, filmmaker Karan Johar and ace choreographer Remo D'souza are back with their dance reality show
Jacqueline Fernandez and Sajid Khan no more together

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Bollywood's most eligible bachelor Salman Khan's marriage news...

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Neymar says he is joining Barcelona

Santos star made the announcement on social media sites
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Zero-gravity spa, 24-hour ‘Space Mall’, inter-galactic travel on offer
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New development will include cutting-edge medical centres, hotels, residences and a lakefront
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Going desert camping? New Dubai rules

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Forget hands-free, see this guy driving in Dubai

There will probably have to be a new category added to ‘dangerous driving’ for people like these. Emirates 24|7 reader
Going desert camping? New Dubai rules

Residents and tourists can enjoy desert camping but with a new set of rules and regulations to be issued shortly by
Doc rapes, injects heroin in pregnant woman

The personal ads that Dr. Ali Salim placed on Craigslist -- and police say he posted hundreds of them -- made one thing
Sharjah 'door delivery' booze service busted

Watchman of building arrested was kingpin of operation
UAE weather: Foggy conditions forecast

The National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) has warned motorists and road-users about low visibility in

Quitting? Your UAE boss might offer you a pay-to-stay bonus

Is your boss not acknowledging your hard work or he seems to be in oblivion and comes out as indifferent if you talk
Why every woman now wants to be Angelina Jolie: Dubai demand for breast cancer gene test

Experts clear the air on exactly what the BRCA gene test in question is about… and if you should get it done
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