The future is uncertain for Abu Dhabi Abdul Rahman Andu, at New Star Grocery in Markaziyah, which will not be renovated.
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Owners face costs of an estimated Dh3,000 to Dh4,000 per square metre to bring their stores up to new standards set by the Abu Dhabi Food Authority. Read Article
Calls have been made for temporary ceasefires and, or, military intervention to allow the safe passage of aid workers in Syria as evidence of fierce fighting, such as this burnt-out armoured vehicle in Homs, grows across several areas of Syria.
Reuters
Fears for safety of humanitarian workers, as Syrian National Council asks for a foreign-intervention plan or temporary ceasefires to open up safe corridors for aid and medicine. Read Article
Different sizes, same price: the 330ml Coke, 355ml Pepsi and 300ml Coke are all sold at Dh1.50. The National
Distributors of Coca-Cola and Pepsi have been summoned for showdown talks with officials on Sunday as the two sides seek a breakthrough in a row over the price of drink cans. Read Article
Sporting personalities and movie stars join former cricket legend at Dh10,000 a head gala to raise money for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital in Lahore. Read Article Imran Khan raises millions in Dubai gala
Distributors of Coca-Cola and Pepsi have been summoned for showdown talks with officials on Sunday as the two sides seek a breakthrough in a row over the price of drink cans. Read Article Showdown over shrunken cola cans
Sergio Aguero reminds everyone there is more than one Argentine striker at the Etihad Stadium as City move into the last 16. Carlos Tevez will meet Roberto Mancini on Thursday. Video interviewRead Article Manchester City cruise past Porto in Europa League
At the White Collar Fight Night, a growing number of women are competing with far more grace and technique than their flailing, testosterone-fuelled counterparts.
Read Article A peek inside Dubai's own fight club
Sergio Aguero reminds everyone there is more than one Argentine striker at the Etihad Stadium as City move into the last 16. Carlos Tevez will meet Roberto Mancini on Thursday. Video interviewRead Article Manchester City cruise past Porto in Europa League
At the White Collar Fight Night, a growing number of women are competing with far more grace and technique than their flailing, testosterone-fuelled counterparts.
Read Article A peek inside Dubai's own fight club
