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Fatal crash prompts friends to launch safety campaign

Osama Nasralla who was killed in a car crash in Abu Dhabi on the 18th of March 2012 Courtesy Sarah Awada

Two days after a popular Petroleum Institute student was killed in a car crash, his friends helped bolster an online campaign to raise awareness about road safety in the UAE. Read Article Fatal crash prompts friends to launch safety campaign

Dubai student breaks Indian exam record

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - May 20, 2012. Rohan Sampath ( 17 years old ) the smart kid who top scored for the Indian Schooling System. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

Teenager's 99.5% is highest scorer in the history of Indian School Certificate exam, which was taken by more than 100,000 students this year. Read Article Dubai student breaks Indian exam record

Child abuse fight hampered by 'diversity'

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2012: At left, Lt. Col. Faisal Mohammed al Shamari, Director of Ministry of Interior Child Protection Center, talks with Samia Kazi, COO of Arabian Child, second right, after a debate forum titled Hidden Scars: A Forum About Child Abuse on Saturday evening, May 19, 2012, at the Address Dubai Mall hotel in Dubai. The forum, moderated by Ayesha al Janahi, founder of Emiratweet, hoped to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. (Silvia Razgova / The National)

Cultural differences and the importance placed on family honour can prevent parents from reporting abuse. Read Article Child abuse fight hampered by 'diversity'

Madonna's wardrobe goes on sale in UAE

Madonna memorabilia, 1985 to 1987 Signed personal AE Card. Courtesy Kit Haselden Photography?

More than 60 items, including the Marilyn Monroe-inspired pink dress worn in the Material Girl music video and outfits from her portrayal of Eva Perón in the movie Evita, are on offer. Read Article Madonna's wardrobe goes on sale in UAE

New regulations to regulate investment banks and other financial services companies are welcome.

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Palm Jumeirah residents 'blocked from flats' over dispute

Residents of the Golden Mile apartments on the Palm Jumeirah said they were refused access to their homes because of unpaid service fees. Read Article Palm Jumeirah residents 'blocked from flats' over dispute

Man convicted of assaulting boy denies fleeing UAE

Man tells court he has never seen the boy, his father, or his cousin - who all testified at his trial - and that he has no idea as to why they accused him. Read Article Man convicted of assaulting boy denies fleeing UAE

'Woman charged customers Dh100 for sex'

A woman sneaked into the country through the Omani border four years ago and has prostituted herself ever since, court hears. Read Article 'Woman charged customers Dh100 for sex'

Salesman who stole Dh300,000 worth of clothing jailed

A salesman who stole sports wear from the shop he worked at is sentenced to six months in prison to be followed by deportation. Read Article Salesman who stole Dh300,000 worth of clothing jailed

Four held for libel over Twitter comments

Four people have been held on charges of tribal instigation and libel related to comments made on Twitter. Read Article Four held for libel over Twitter comments

Bogus travel agent jailed

Female tourist who posed as a travel agent and conned two other tourists out of Dh15,000 is jailed for six months.Bogus travel agent jailed Read Article Bogus travel agent jailed

Window cleaner 'peeped at showering woman'

A window cleaner has been accused of peeking at a woman while she was in the shower at a building in Dubai Sports City. Read Article Window cleaner 'peeped at showering woman'

Man denies molesting compatriot in bar

A 43-year-old investor denies sexually assaulting a woman after a night of drinking at a hotel bar in Dubai. Read Article Man denies molesting compatriot in bar

Police to triple patrols to catch dangerous jetskiers

So far this year 18 jetskis have been confiscated for offences including disturbing beachgoers, creating chaos, not wearing a lifejacket and endangering other people's lives. Read Article Police to triple patrols to catch dangerous jetskiers

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