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A street full of cultures

A street full of cultures

A fusion of culture is fast turning Al Seef Street into an international bazaar, boasting of the best handicrafts, traditional performances, antique collections and souvenirs

‘Cats Eyes’ nab seasoned thief

‘Cats Eyes’ nab seasoned thief

In an operation called ‘Cats Eyes’, the Bur Dubai Police arrested a suspect, who is allegedly involved in many thefts and has a crime record of over 20 years.

Waste disposal fee in focus in Dubai

Waste disposal fee in focus in Dubai

Dubai is reviewing waste management fees in the emirate as part of its efforts to reach an ambitious goal of zero landfilling by 2030, officials said.

Come and see the real Dubai, says Shaikh Mohammed

Come and see the real Dubai, says Shaikh Mohammed

DUBAI – His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has stressed the need to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and China not only in the field of trade, but also in other fields like science, technology and clean and renewable energy.

Mercury up in Himachal, more snow in store

Mercury up in Himachal, more snow in store

SHIMLA – The minimum temperature in Himachal Pradesh rose marginally on Sunday as there was no major snow or rain in the past 24 hours, the Met office said.

New Zealand whale stranding kills 36, threatens 40

New Zealand whale stranding kills 36, threatens 40

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A mass-stranding of whales on a New Zealand beach has left 36 of the creatures dead and threatens 40 more.

Rich Asians threaten high-value fish: experts

Rich Asians threaten high-value fish: experts

Manila – The growing ranks of wealthy Asians and their increasing appetite for more expensive fish are threatening stocks, potentially causing wider environmental damage, experts at a UN conference said on Tuesday.

UN summit shifts from climate change

UN  summit shifts from climate change

Representatives from around the world gather in Rio in June to try to hammer out goals for sustainable development at a U.N. conference designed to avoid being tripped up by the intractable issue of climate change.

Flooding is biggest climate risk to UK

Flooding is biggest climate risk to UK

LONDON – Flooding will be Britain’s biggest climate risk this century, with damage set to cost as much as 12 billion pounds ($18 billion) a year by the 2080s if nothing is done to adapt to extreme weather, a report said on Thursday.

Britain ranks top risks posed by climate change

Britain ranks top risks posed by climate change

LONDON – Coastlines, working patterns, and even the country’s most famous meal are under threat from climate change, Britain said Thursday in its first-ever national assessment of the likely risks.

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