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Obesity? We have an app for that

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - May 07 2013 - (L-R) Hassan Bello, 19, Murtaza Waheed, 25, and Ashiq Urrahman, 21 all students at the UOWD are in the process of developing an application to fight obesity in the UAE. It will be multi-faceted including exercise tips and nutritional advice with access to fitness and diet professionals and a social forum where people can go anonymously. (Razan Alzayani / The National) FOR MELANIE SWAN STORY

Cenna - named after Avicenna, the Latinised name of the Muslim scholar Ibn Sina - offers fitness tips and nutritional information, and its built-in forum allows users to discuss the challenges they face. Read Article Obesity? We have an app for that

One Australian jailed, one freed in Dh44 million Dubai Waterfront fraud case

Australian Marcus Lee, a former Nakheel employee, has been acquitted of all charges related to a fraud case that has dragged on for four years. Read Article One Australian jailed, one freed in Dh44 million Dubai Waterfront fraud case

Arabtec workers in UAE strike over wage dispute

Workers from Arabtec Construction LLC have not left their labour accommodation since Saturday and are demanding a pay increase. Read Article Arabtec workers in UAE strike over wage dispute

Stay in your lane, Dubai police urge motorists

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Jan 22 : Traffic on Sheikh Zayed road during the fog in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For News.

Sudden swerving is the leading cause of accidents in Dubai, prompting police to focus on the bad practice. Read Article Stay in your lane, Dubai police urge motorists

An initiative to translate more online content into Arabic is welcome, for the region and the language

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UAE motorist ran over drunk American in bid to 'break up fight', court hears

A teenage motorist tells a Abu Dhabi court he ran over a drunk American in a botched attempt to save him from another drunk American he was fighting with. Read Article UAE motorist ran over drunk American in bid to 'break up fight', court hears

Teen in UAE accused of killing mother after argument

The 17-year-old is said to have struck his mother with a bladed weapon. Read Article Teen in UAE accused of killing mother after argument

Multiple car crash on Sheikh Zayed Road causes major tailbacks

Tailgating has been blamed for the crash but no one required hospital treatment. Read Article Multiple car crash on Sheikh Zayed Road causes major tailbacks

Musharraf's UAE supporters prepare to fly to Pakistan for protests

Activists are angry at what they call unfair treatment of the ex-president since his return to Pakistan at the end of March after four years of self-imposed exile. Read Article Musharraf's UAE supporters prepare to fly to Pakistan for protests

Emirati art gains permanent home at Venice Biennale

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signed a 20-year agreement with Venice Biennale allowing the UAE to move to a designated building in the Arsenale. Read Article Emirati art gains permanent home at Venice Biennale

Abu Dhabi Police crack down on sorcerers

Abu Dhabi Police yesterday said sorcerers' claims that their services do not violate Islamic teachings are false, vowing a crackdown on all forms of witchcraft. Read Article Abu Dhabi Police crack down on sorcerers

UAE sedition trial: Accused question evidence against them

There were heated moments in court as prosecutors responded to statements by defendants. Read Article UAE sedition trial: Accused question evidence against them

False expectations make Emirati marriages fail, experts say

Emirati couples should discuss their expectations and outlooks before tying the knot, experts say Read Article False expectations make Emirati marriages fail, experts say

Oil industry skews Abu Dhabi's carbon footprint

Results of Abu Dhabi's first in-depth green house gas inventory are unveiled. Read Article Oil industry skews Abu Dhabi's carbon footprint

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Operation Hawksbill swings into action

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