Two-week sewage flood hits International City

Sewage has flooded an International City residential area for two weeks in a row.

Canada Day to be celebrated in UAE on July 2

Canadians across the UAE will mark Canada Day with a special event on July 2 at P.J. O Reilly's bar in Abu Dhabi's Le Royal Meridien hotel.

UAE mass wedding for people with special needs planned

The largest mass wedding for people with special needs will take place in January marking the third anniversary of the rule of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Pigeon sold for Dh7,000 in Ras Al Khaimah

Abdullah Ali Kaseen, an Emirati from Al Rams area in Ras Al Khaimah, sold his pigeon for Dh7,000, believed to be the most expensive bird of its kind in the emirate.

Consulate asks Indian couple to get parents' no-objection to get married

A young Indian couple was shocked when their consulate asked for a no-objection letter from their parents to get married.

Five minutes that changed an elderly UAE citizen's life

The elderly handicapped man at first did not recognise the person who greeted him and sat beside him in front of his home in the remote area of Wadi Al Qoor.

Sick and homeless woman finds mosque is sole refuge

Maheena Ali Hassan, a woman in her 60s who suffers from diabetes, has been living in a mosque for the past six months after she could no longer rely on the kindness of strangers.

Faith is all you need to succeed, says top student

One of this year's top Grade 12 achievers Noura Mohammad has overcome many obstacles in her life - including losing her eyesight following a car accident over a year ago.

Afghan men make a name in the UAE as expert bakers

From the fields of Afghanistan, they have come to the UAE to bake the bread that sustains their lives. For years, these Afghan bakers have kept their perch on the hot ovens, taking bread in and out like clockwork.

Adventurer leaves for Iran on dream trip

More than four months after an Australian adventurer entered the UAE, Allan Roberts left for Iran on Saturday to complete his 95,000km bike ride across four continents.

Parents give Hulk PG rating

Parents accompany children to movies to differentiate between good and evil.

Pupils urged to enrol in activities

Police called on pupils to make the best out of their summer vacation by registering in various programmes offered by Dubai Police to encourage pupils to invest their time in useful activities.

Conference tackles family violence

In a bid to upgrade the quality of services offered and acquire best global practices and methods to combat domestic violence.

British honour for Gulf for Good founder

Brian Wilkie, the founder of regional charity Gulf For Good, is to receive the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire).

Zayed Higher Organization gives certificates to special needs students

The Zayed Higher Organization (ZHO) for Humanitarian Care, Special Needs and Minors Affairs has given out certificates of appreciation to 11 orphans and 24 special needs students while announcing their strategic plan for 2008 to 2010.

Abu Dhabi philanthropic foundation nurtures scientific spirit in young and old

An Abu Dhabi philanthropic foundation is behind some of the most ambitious science and technology plans which hopes to spark and even fund the imagination of everyone from kindergarten classrooms to Ph.D. students.

Believers tend to be careful on Friday the 13th

Watch out for black cats, don't walk under ladders and don't spill the salt. Most superstitions were given extra attention yesterday - Friday the 13th - as it is the day supposedly associated with bad luck.

Costly fairy tale weddings can become nightmare divorces, Dubai experts say

Many newly-weds end up in divorce courts because they do not realise the consequences of their financial extravagance to stage lavish weddings.

UAE residents among highest water consumers

UAE residents are among the highest per capita water users in the world, consuming an average of 550 litres per day.

Readers voice delight over Gulf News promotion

Three Gulf News readers have expressed their delight at winning big cash prizes.