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Eviction threat to Abu Dhabi villa tenants

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Jan. 28 2012: Nikolaos Spanos inspects the remnants of life inside the villa, where he's renting a 2-bedroom apartment, after the municipality knocked down the illegal walls in the whole compound in Abu Dhabi Gate City in Abu Dhabi. The Spanos family is one of six remaining families who stayed after the walls came down, despite having issues with electricity and water, safety and privacy. (Silvia Razgova / The National)

Government officials are now warning that thousands of residents face eviction and investors and tenants alike will face up to a Dh100,000 fine. Read Article Eviction threat to Abu Dhabi villa tenants

10 new categories added to Abu Dhabi Awards

19 - May - 2013, Eastern Mangroves Hotel, Abu DhabiPress conference at Eastern Mangroves hotel in Abu Dhabi about Abu Dhabi Award. The head of the Abu dhabi Excellence Award Yaser Al Naqbi presenting the award. Fatima Al Marzooqi/ The National.

Ten categories have been added to the third Abu Dhabi Awards for Excellence in Government Performance, which will bestow 24 titles, from best customer service to best new employee. Read Article 10 new categories added to Abu Dhabi Awards

Free tickets to UAE President's Cup Final for loyal fans

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov 29, 2012 - Al Ahli fans during a match against Al Nasr at Rashid Stadium. ( Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper )

Al Ahli football club has said they will buy all the tickets allocated to their fans and give them away. Not to be outdone, the other finalists, Al Shabab, has promised to do the same. Read Article Free tickets to UAE President's Cup Final for loyal fans

Australian visa rules eased for Emirati students

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - - - May 19, 2013 --- The Australian Foreign Minister met with Sheikh Abdullah. ( DELORES JOHNSON / The National )

The waiting time for a student visa to Australia has been slashed from three months to 14 days and moves are under way to ease the process for all Emiratis. Read Article Australian visa rules eased for Emirati students

The UAE Central Bank's decision to impose tighter rules on currency exchange firms is a move in the right direction.

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Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland. Read Article Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

UAE studio aims to make cartoon blockbuster

The next children's cartoon blockbuster could be created in the UAE, if an ambitious team of animators has its way. Read Article UAE studio aims to make cartoon blockbuster

Doctor 'wrongly blamed for baby death', Dubai court told

Doctor claimed she was defamed by two colleagues who sent an email to 3,000 patients claiming she had been fired for causing the death of a baby. Read Article Doctor 'wrongly blamed for baby death', Dubai court told

Terrapins dumped on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road get new home

Four terrapins dumped outside Dubai Garden Centre have been given a new home in Jebel Ali. Read Article Terrapins dumped on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road get new home

Emiratis 'should not be forced to pay wages set by maids' home countries'

The UAE sets no minimum wage for maids but many countries do, and refuse to allow their citizens to be hired for less. Read Article Emiratis 'should not be forced to pay wages set by maids' home countries'

Shark trade curbed to save species

The UAE needs to review legislation to prepare for new worldwide rules governing shark protection, says conservationist. Read Article Shark trade curbed to save species

New approach required to counter rise of cybercrime, Dubai forum hears

The rapid growth of computer technology used by individuals, businesses and the Government that is helping to power the economy is also attracting opportunistic criminals. Read Article New approach required to counter rise of cybercrime, Dubai forum hears

Employer offers to fly home body of Dubai fitness trainer

The employer of a fitness trainer who died after falling from a balcony has offered to pay to repatriate his body to Britain. Read Article Employer offers to fly home body of Dubai fitness trainer

Sheikh Abdullah blasts Iran over Bahrain threat

The UAE today condemned Iranian threats to Bahrain, calling them unIslamic and urging Iran to reconsider its approach to the Arabian Gulf region. Read Article Sheikh Abdullah blasts Iran over Bahrain threat

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