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Police rescue four children locked in cars during holidays

The police had to rescue a number of children locked and forgotten in their cars by their parents during the Eid holidays, a senior officer said.

Environment

RAK sets new norms for quarries

Environment authority says developers should deal only with units that meet standards.

Media

Abu Dhabi's media free zone opens on Sunday

A mega media park will be launched today to "create content by Arabs for Arabs," according to a senior executive.

Education

Authorities not taking chances with security procedures on campuses

Students of various educational institutions in the UAE said they have not had reason to worry about their personal safety on campuses despite reports of violence in varsities and school campuses around the globe.

Traffic and Transport

Woman run over as weekend road accidents claim three lives

Three people died in road accidents over the past two days while a woman was seriously injured after being run over by a speeding car whose driver fled the scene of accident, police said.

General

New legal validity for patent protection

The legal period of protection valid for a patent will be 10 years in UAE, the Legislation and Legal edicts directorate has resolved.

Society

Why Dubai will remain unforgettable to Aiza Seguerra

Philippine singer-actress Aiza Seguerra tells Gulf News her first impression of Dubai and her Ski Dubai adventure.

 
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