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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, was today acquitted of all charges. However two colleagues have been jailed for 10 years and fined millions 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

Diabetic's guide to safe fasting in the UAE during the holy month

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - May 20, 2013. Fadia Doumani ( Medical Education Manager, Lilly ) gestures during the Converstion Map lecture attended by media personalities, as part of Managing Diabetes during the Holy Month of Ramadan. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

Diabetics should see their doctors a month before Ramadan to find out if they can fast and plan a way to do it without harming themselves, doctors say. Read Article Diabetic's guide to safe fasting in the UAE during the holy month

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

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'80% of UAE couples divorce within a year'

Eight out of 10 newlywed couples have filed for divorce before their first anniversary, according to the chief executive of the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children. Read Article '80% of UAE couples divorce within a year'

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

Operation Hawksbill: TDIC swings into action to secure Saadiyat nesting sites

Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle. Read Article Operation Hawksbill: TDIC swings into action to secure Saadiyat nesting sites

Deadline for next set of du Sim registrations across UAE

Du mobile phone customers who have received an SMS alert have until July 16 to re-register their sim cards with the telecoms company. Read Article Deadline for next set of du Sim registrations across UAE

Three-day weekend for UAE's public and private sector workers for Isra Wal Meraj

The UAE government has confirmed that public and private sector workers will get a three day paid holiday with an Islamic celebration falling on June 6. Read Article Three-day weekend for UAE's public and private sector workers for Isra Wal Meraj

Striking Arabtec workers in UAE go back to work

A two-day strike by construction workers over pay ended yesterday when the men were taken by bus back to their building sites. Read Article Striking Arabtec workers in UAE go back to work

Lawyer in Thaksin fraud case collapses in Dubai courtroom

A lawyer presenting defence arguments in a multi-million dirham fraud case involving the former prime minister of Thailand collapsed and died less than an hour later. Read Article Lawyer in Thaksin fraud case collapses in Dubai courtroom

Attackers caught after shoe left at scene 'fitted perfectly', Dubai court hears

A red-toothed sex pest was caught by police after his accomplice left his shoe at the scene of an attack, hears court. Read Article Attackers caught after shoe left at scene 'fitted perfectly', Dubai court hears

Drunk man assaulted police when asked for ID card, Dubai court hears

Man kicked police officer in the groin when being asked for his ID card. Read Article Drunk man assaulted police when asked for ID card, Dubai court hears

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Operation Hawksbill swings into action

The mother Hawksbill turtle on her way back to sea after laying eggs on Saadiyat beachfront yesterday. She is the first sea turtle to nest on the island at the start of the season. Photo Courtesy Tourism Development Investment Company

Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle. Operation Hawksbill swings into action

More horses of Al Zarooni test positive

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Mental illness or just personality traits?

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It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits. Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here. It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015. Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of