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Tamim's father says there's no justice

An undated file picture shows Lebanese singer Suzanne Tamim posing during a photoshoot in Egypt. Tamim was found dead in the Gulf emirate of Dubai on July 28, 2008, a security official told AFP. No further details about the cause of death were released. AFP PHOTO/STR

Appeals court agrees Egyptian tycoon and former state security officer should not be executed for murdering singer in Dubai. Read article Tamim's father says there's no justice

Education minister faces grilling over pupils' performance

7-Feb-2012, Federal National Council, Abu Dhabi. Minister of Education. H.E / Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qatami Ministers and members at the FNC session. Fatima Al Marzooqi/ The National

There were fears about pupils' grades as FNC member raises concerns about three-term school year. Read article Education minister faces grilling over pupils' performance

RAK reverses cycle of energy use

UAE - Ras Al Khaimah - Feb 05 - 2012: Franco Vigliotti at his home in Ras Al Khaimah. He used his home as an experiment for one year where he lived as though he was living in a Minergie standard house, to see if the idea works in the UAE (due to the hot climate). ( Jaime Puebla - The National Newspaper )

Case study will look at how homes in the UAE can be made more energy efficient and cheaper to run using a Swiss building standard. Read article RAK reverses cycle of energy use

DNA evidence suggests the whole world is a little bit Arab

A human skull sits at an excavation site in front of the Giza pyramids logists have unearthed a number of tombs of workers who helped to construct the country's largest pyramid dating back to the period of the fourth dynasty (2694-2513 BC). AFP PHOTO/VICTORIA HAZOU

Did modern man first settle on the Arabian Peninsula before migrating to the rest of the world? Scientists believe their research proves they did. Read article DNA evidence suggests the whole world is a little bit Arab

For tenants unknowingly living in illegally divided homes, too often left to the whims of owners, new rules intended to bring clarity to the market are welcome.

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Syrian ambassador still in Abu Dhabi despite GCC recall

A day after GCC countries announced they were expelling Syrian envoys and recalling their ambassadors from Damascus, Syrian ambassador had yet to receive an official letter from the UAE Government asking him to leave. Read article Syrian ambassador still in Abu Dhabi despite GCC recall

Driving test bribe men deported

Six men appealing convictions for bribing a driving examiner have been deported, a court hears. Read article Driving test bribe men deported

Poor education, unemployment caused Arab Spring, claims World Bank

World Bank representative tells regional education officials that better education standards would have prevented the Arab Spring. Read article Poor education, unemployment caused Arab Spring, claims World Bank

17 former death row Indians get six months for illegal alcohol sale

The 17 Indian men who were convicted of murder but were spared the death penalty have been sentenced to six months in prison for selling alcohol illegally. Read article 17 former death row Indians get six months for illegal alcohol sale

FNC member walks out of chamber after spat with Speaker

Longest-serving member of the FNC walks out of chamber. Read article FNC member walks out of chamber after spat with Speaker

Two arrested after worker found hanged in labour camp

Indian worker found hanging in his room at labour camp had been tortured and tied up before he died, police say. Read article Two arrested after worker found hanged in labour camp