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Kanye West to return to Middle East to shoot film: report

The rapper reportedly has had teams scouting Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha over the past week. Read article Kanye West to return to Middle East to shoot film: report

A little girl who brings constant joy

Dubai, 22nd January 2012. Amelia (3 years and 4 months old an Ethiopian) with her parents Sophie (French) and Simon Walsh (British) at their residence. (Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

Dubai couple say their daughter Amelia, who they adopted in 2009, is a constant source of joy and happiness. Read article A little girl who brings constant joy

Hired guns can help to tackle threat of piracy, says minister

Fears over the lack of regulation for security men, many ex-military. Read article Hired guns can help to tackle threat of piracy, says minister

Sami Yusuf reminds us of our promises

The British singer is sending proceeds from his new CD to aid organisations that are fighting hunger in the Horn of Africa. Read article Sami Yusuf reminds us of our promises

Issuing fines? Locking up unsafe parents? Something must be done to protect children from careless caregivers.

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Sikhs give thanks for their new sanctuary in the desert

A new, 25,000-square-foot worship centre has opened behind Jebel Ali Hospital for followers of the Sikh religion. Read article Sikhs give thanks for their new sanctuary in the desert

Big leap forward for disease treatment

Parents of cystic fibrosis patients hopeful research from Abu Dhabi scientists may add years to life expectancy of sufferers. Read article Big leap forward for disease treatment

Man 'lured women on dating sites'

Three Latin American women were lured to the UAE after meeting an Arab man on a dating website. Once here he forced them to work as prostitutes in bars and clubs in Dubai. Read article Man 'lured women on dating sites'

Men repeatedly drove over friend for 'indiscretion'

Two men kill close friend by repeatedly driving over him after he revealed personal information about them. Read article Men repeatedly drove over friend for 'indiscretion'

Weather forecasters expect colder, dustier weekend

Sandstorms and lower temperatures are expected. Read article Weather forecasters expect colder, dustier weekend

Three-year-old dies in apartment plunge after December rescue

Girl was rescued by police weeks ago after being spotted leaning from a window in the same apartment. Read article Three-year-old dies in apartment plunge after December rescue

'The more chances we give these children, the better'

Hala Kazim's son can never have her family name but she says he is just as much her child as her four offspring. Read article 'The more chances we give these children, the better'

Green villa planner launches online

Villa owners and small developers that are struggling to adopt the capital's new Estidama building code can now follow rules laid out in an online program. Read article Green villa planner launches online

Training for special education blocked

Master's expensive and requires English Read article Training for special education blocked

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