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Tweeters to meet in real world and help charities at Twestival
Twitter users will be going offline and meeting in the real world at the weekend when the capital and Dubai host twin festivals in aid of local charities.
Ramadan checks catch 31 offenders
Municipal inspectors issue fines and warnings to enforce holy month rules governing the presentation and handling of snacks for sale.
Jupiter's moons to put on big no-show
Space enthusiasts in the Emirates will have the chance to observe most of a rare event tomorrow night, when, one by one, Jupiter's four biggest moons disappear from view.
Dearer food arrives with Ramadan
Higher prices being asked for staple items is likely to be felt most by families that gather in large numbers for traditional iftar meals.
Even the bus comes with a price tag
Tuition fees have edged ahead but the expense of getting some children to school is further cutting into what parents can reasonably afford.
Family grieves Al Ain fire tragedy
Family members grieve at the loss of Khawla Fadel and her two children, Suhail and Rawda, who suffocated in a house fire in Al Ain.
Sharjah fair bills itself a one-stop shop for holiday
The holy month is seen as a chance for a shopping and tourism boost, according to the oraganisers of a Ramadan fair.
Arabic explained (for Arabic speakers)
A website that aims to provide definitive definitions of Arabic slang words becomes an internet hit.
Three charged with false labelling
Staff at an imports agency are accused of selling falsely labelled pumps, water heaters and filters worth more than Dh3m.
Bad drivers need therapy, says doctor
Experts blame aggressive road behaviour on stressful living far from home as well as a 'macho' outlook and religious misconceptions.
Police warn against SMS and e-mail fraud
SMS and e-mail users who do not take enough precautions are partly to blame for electronic fraud, officials said amid an ongoing police campaign against such crimes.
Moon and sand hamper meteor shower views
Hundreds of stargazers turn out to witness shooting stars from the Perseids meteor showers over the UAE.
University stands by textbook fees
The American University of Sharjah says it is protecting copyright laws by making undergraduates, who would frequently photocopy material, pay up front.
Nature's fireworks on brilliant display
Hundreds of shooting stars will speckle the sky in the next few nights as the Earth passes through a trail of comet debris.
European couple are charged over 'greeting' kiss
A European couple appear in court charged with adultery and consensual dishonour for a greeting kiss.
