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26 May 2013 Updated at 12:53 PM UAE
Drawing on experience
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Drawing on experience

Sunday, 26 May 2013 12:53 PM

Another successful Middle East Film and Comic Con event took place in Dubai last month, showing the world the strength and diversity of the region’s popular culture offerings. One of the exhibitors, Mai El Shoush, tells StartUp how meeting people at last year’s inaugural event led to her breaking into the world of comic books herself with her debut series, Drawn

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Bus fire kills 16 children in Pakistan

Sunday, 26 May 2013 11:26 AM

A teacher and 16 children have been killed in eastern Pakistan when their school bus caught fire due to a short circuit next to a gas tank

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Vesak Day celebrations in Indonesia

Sunday, 26 May 2013 10:56 AM

Buddhist monks and pilgrims celebrate Vesak Day, visiting and praying at three Buddhisht temples, walking from Mendut to Pawon and ending at Borobudur

Saudis in UK warned following Woolwich attack
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Saudis in UK warned following Woolwich attack

Sunday, 26 May 2013 10:03 AM

More than 150 attacks on Muslim communities recorded since slaying of Lee Rigby

Food for thought
Food»

Food for thought

Friday, 24 May 2013 11:32 AM

Food security is now high on the government agenda as Qatar looks at becoming self sufficient. Arabian Business Qatar meets Widam CEO Ahmad Nasser Sraiya Al Kaabi, who is expanding the livestock business to meet the demands of his country

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UAE to make doping horses a criminal offence
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UAE to make doping horses a criminal offence

Thursday, 23 May 2013 5:12 PM

Eighteen horses at Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin stables have failed drug tests this year

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Indians protest over cricket corruption scandal

Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:57 PM

Indian actor Vindu Dara Singh has been arrested by Mumbai police as part of the spot-fixing investigation of the IPL cricket tournament

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Muslims leaders pray at Auschwitz

Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:56 PM

Muslim religious leaders from across the globe met with Holocaust survivors in an emotional encounter at Warsaw's synagogue

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Terror attack suspected in London suburb

Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:45 PM

Police confirm that one man has died after being attacked in the street by two men and firearms and knives

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Beatboxer FaithSFX entertains on Dubai Metro

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:35 AM

Passengers on Dubai’s metro were treated to an unusual surprise performance by beatboxer FaithSFX.

Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike
Construction»

Dubai contractor Arabtec says workers end strike

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 8:28 PM

Police chief, Dahi Khalfan, confirms 200 striking workers will be repatriated at their request

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GCC tobacco tax could fuel smuggling
Culture & Society»

GCC tobacco tax could fuel smuggling

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 5:32 PM

Proposed 100 percent tax hike could lead to growth of illicit trade

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UAE seizes 260 illegal elephant tusks
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UAE seizes 260 illegal elephant tusks

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 2:40 PM

Shipment of illegal ivory believed to be biggest Gulf state has seen

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Michael Owen on target at UAE Brits Party

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:48 AM

Former England striker guest of honour at gala bash celebrating important Brits in UAE

Michael Owen leads tributes to UAE Brits
Culture & Society»

Michael Owen leads tributes to UAE Brits

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:43 AM

Football legend Michael Owen in Dubai to honour expats at Arabian Business ceremony


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