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Womad music festival cancelled this year

April 9, 2011 (Abu Dhabi) Sain Zahoor performs during Womad on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi April 9, 2011 (Sammy Dallal / The National)

Events director looks for an answer as to why popular free event is not being held. Read Article Womad music festival cancelled this year

Imran Khan raises millions in Dubai gala

UAE - Dubai - Feb 21 - 2012: Pakistan politician and former cricketer Imran Khan arrives to a fundraising gala dinner in support of his cancer hospital in Pakistan at Atlantis hotel. ( Jaime Puebla - The National Newspaper )

Sporting personalities and movie stars join former cricket legend at Dh10,000 a head gala to raise money for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital in Lahore. Read Article Imran Khan raises millions in Dubai gala

Deadline to shape up or shut up shop looms

20-Feb-2012, New Star Grocery, Markaziyah, Abu DhabiAbdulrahman Andu, Employee, Indian, 60 Years oldThe story about the Food Control Authority's grocery store renovation plan. The groceries received an instruction manual month ago. The manual called ìBaqalaî. Fatima AL Marzooqi/ The National

Owners face costs of an estimated Dh3,000 to Dh4,000 per square metre to bring their stores up to new standards set by the Abu Dhabi Food Authority. Read Article Deadline to shape up or shut up shop looms

Doctors give Ahmad a most precious gift

A baby receives open-heart surgery to correct defects thanks to Italian doctors and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation.

A programme at Dubai Hospital has provided free heart surgeries for 22 children up to age of 19. Read Article Doctors give Ahmad a most precious gift

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UAE reading skills rank below international average, according to test

The Ministry of Education has revealed how students fared in the international Pisa test. Read Article UAE reading skills rank below international average, according to test

Congenital heart defect cases more complicated in region

Eight of every 1,000 babies born in world have abnormalities. Read Article Congenital heart defect cases more complicated in region

Suspected Dubai assassin still free in Russia

Doctors release man wanted by Interpol for 2009 Dubai execution. Read Article Suspected Dubai assassin still free in Russia

Groceries will resemble 7-Elevens and mini-marts under new rules

Businesses that undergo the mandatory renovations will resemble petrol station mini-marts or 7-Eleven convenience stores. Read Article Groceries will resemble 7-Elevens and mini-marts under new rules

Pakistan seeking Musharraf's arrest over Bhutto assassination

Dubai-based ex-president accused of not providing security for former PM Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated in 2007. Read Article Pakistan seeking Musharraf's arrest over Bhutto assassination

Food safety tracking system to quicken response to food poisoning

Tracking alert linking hospitals to food authority should cut response time from days to hours. Read Article Food safety tracking system to quicken response to food poisoning

Lawyer claims nurse falsified time of death in DNR case

A doctor has been charged with premeditated murder for allegedly following an order not to resuscitate. Read Article Lawyer claims nurse falsified time of death in DNR case

Doctors successfully remove 68 tumours from woman's uterus

42-year-old mum-of-one initially refused surgery for fear she would need a hysterectomy. Read Article Doctors successfully remove 68 tumours from woman's uterus

Everyone's a winner on can-recycling day

A drive to collect empty beverage cans will be held at eight sites across the UAE. Read Article Everyone's a winner on can-recycling day

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Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

These are all of stone-crushing operations on Dabla mountain, amid the Aravalli Hill range. (Panini Anand for The National)

Residents say stone-crushers and illegal mines are destroying land and accuse local officials of conspiring with quarry owners. Read Article Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

Carlos Tevez is just seeking to make the best of his remaining time

Carlos Tevez leaves the Carrington Training Complex at 4.45pm on Friday afternoon after a 2 hour fitness session on his own.

The Argentine had no option but to say sorry if he is to eventually land his move away from Manchester City in the summer. Video interview Read Article Carlos Tevez is just seeking to make the best of his remaining time

Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

Adina Hempel presents the Cutting Through the City route during last year's Mena Lab. Pawan Singh / The National

Tasmena works to promote civic activism and dialogue between members of the community as an avenue to better urban design. Read Article Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

When it comes to the Oscars, things have been somewhat rosier for the Arab-speaking world. Read Article The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

A peek inside Dubai's own fight club

Melanie Swan trains with Nik Taumafai at KO Gym in Dubai's Marina area for her bout at White Collar Fight Night on March 23. Christopher Pike / The National

At the White Collar Fight Night, a growing number of women are competing with far more grace and technique than their flailing, testosterone-fuelled counterparts. Read Article A peek inside Dubai's own fight club