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Three UAE citizens held 'in breach of law' over Tanzania church bombing

May 13, 2013

The three were arrested along with a Saudi a week ago, in connection with a church bombing in Tanzania. Read Article Three UAE citizens held 'in breach of law' over Tanzania church bombing

Emirati women take Kilimanjaro in their stride

Provided photo of the group of students and faculty from the Higher Colleges of Technology´s Abu Dhabi and Khalifa City Women´s Colleges who became the first group of female Emiratis to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa´s highest mountain. Courtesy Abu Dhabi & Khalifa City Women´s College students

May 10, 2013

Students and faculty members from Abu Dhabi and Khalifa City Women's Colleges climbed Africa's highest peak to raise money for girls' education in Tanzania.  Read Article Emirati women take Kilimanjaro in their stride

UAE Foreign Ministry says 3 citizens arrested in connection to Tanzanian church blast

May 08, 2013

The official Twitter page for the Foreign Ministry tweeted last night it was closely following developments in the African nation. Read Article UAE Foreign Ministry says 3 citizens arrested in connection to Tanzanian church blast

Tanzanian cloud-based company flying high after seed funding from Dubai

Natalino Mwenda, the chief executive of Rasello, has seen his company clock up 300 accounts in one year. Photo courtesy Natalino Mwenda

Feb 07, 2013

The Life: Rasello.com, a Tanzania-based tech start-up that attracted seed funding from Dubai investors, is gaining traction. Read Article Tanzanian cloud-based company flying high after seed funding from Dubai

 

Emirates in talks with African carrier

Emirates currently flies to 24 destinations in Africa. Ali Haider / EPA

Dec 06, 2012

Emirates Airline is understood to be in talks over a possible partnership with Fastjet, Africa's newest budget airline. Read Article Emirates in talks with African carrier

 

Firm says it did not reflag Iranian ships

Aug 13, 2012

Tanzania's government has accused a Dubai company of raising the Tanzanian flag on several Iranian-owned ships, a charge the company denies. Read Article Firm says it did not reflag Iranian ships

 

Tanzania looks to learn from Abu Dhabi with wealth fund

Aug 03, 2012

Tanzania plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund to invest future energy windfalls after benefitting from a steady increase in its natural gas reserves. Read Article Tanzania looks to learn from Abu Dhabi with wealth fund

 

Emirati volunteers help change lives

Takatof volunteers building houses in the United StatesCourtesy Takatof for summer series on UAE charity abroad. (Photo courtesy Takatof)

Jul 30, 2012

Emirates Effect: Takatof, a programme that encourages volunteerism in the UAE, provides humanitarian aid to children in Tanzania. Read Article Emirati volunteers help change lives

 

Ferry with 281 on board sinks off Zanzibar

Jul 19, 2012

Ferry carrying 250 adult passengers and 31 children is bottom-up off the east African coast of the Zanzibar archipelago. Read Article Ferry with 281 on board sinks off Zanzibar

 

Sisters are climbing it for themselves

Dubai, UAE, June 5, 2012:Inside of the Musalla tower, 3 women have been training for a large trek up one of the world's biggest mountains by way of stairs.Photographed are: Rhea Fernandes (purple shirt), Melissa Lobo (white shirt), and Eva Fernandes(black shirt). They have been going up and down this stairwell to prepare themselves for the forces of nature.Lee Hoagland/ The National

Jun 09, 2012

Three Indian sisters have joined two other women in training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro together. Read Article Sisters are climbing it for themselves

 

Million-dollar opportunity beckons for the home team

Left to right: Muhammad Awais Islam, Madhav Vaidyanathan, Songyishu Yang and Ruey Ting Chien make up a team of NYU Students participating in the Hult Global Case Challenge. Lee Hoagland / The National

Apr 24, 2012

A team from New York University - Abu Dhabi stands a 1 in 6 chance of winning $1 million to help a charitable group called SolarAid. Here is how technology helped get us to the global finals of the Hult Global Case Challenge. Read Article Million-dollar opportunity beckons for the home team

 

Enjoy the quiet of Tanzania's Serengeti before migration resumes

Glorious views across the Serengeti can be seen from a new luxury camp on the southern bank of the River Mara in Tanzania. Photo courtesy Nomad Tanzania

Feb 25, 2012

With animals now more plentiful than tourists on Tanzania's great plains, Susan Hack finds she has one of Africa's most glorious landscapes all to herself. Read Article Enjoy the quiet of Tanzania's Serengeti before migration resumes

 

New species of snake discovered in Tanzania

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Jan 12, 2012

The world's newest snake has menacing-looking yellow and black scales, dull green eyes and two spiky horns. And it's named after a 7-year-old girl. Read Article New species of snake discovered in Tanzania

 

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Man City MLS franchise eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York   Man City MLS franchise eyes Flushing Meadows

GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

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A White Paper highlights that introducing tobacco tax in the GCC could lead to an increase in illicit trade and the smuggling of cigarettes.  GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

Dubai - Let's play darts

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai - Let's play darts

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Region in Focus - May 23

National View blog looks at the best images from the last seven days from around the Gulf and across the Middle East.  Region in Focus - May 23

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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