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Jail term cut after memorising Quran

Two inmates of Dubai prisons - Somali Yaseen Ibrahim Mousa and Pakistani Hamoud Al Zaman Afdal Ahmed, who are serving a life sentence for drug possession - will have 15 years reduced from their jail terms as a reward for memorising the entire Holy Quran, it was announced on Tuesday at a ceremony at the Dubai Police Officers' Club.

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Take a walk!

Residents of Dubai and Abu Dhabi can take a step towards adopting a healthier lifestyle by participating in a health and charity event, the Walkathon 2003, on October 17 and 24.

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Quran contest expects participants from 80 countries

Around 80 countries and Islamic communities are expected to participate in the International Holy Quran Recitation and memorisation Competition for the male youth organised every year in Ramadan by the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.

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Three killed, 12 hurt in accidents

DUBAI - Two infants and a man died and 12 people were injured in road accidents in Dubai during the weekend, a police official said, urging authorities to reconsider designs of some roads in the city.

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Sharjah organises roadshow in India

New Delhi was the first stop for the Sharjah's first Indian roadshow, which was organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) in collaboration with Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah International Airport Travel Agency (SATA), and Indian Airlines.

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Work on new school block delayed

Construction work on the new six-room block of His Highness Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum School has been delayed as Dh400,000 that was to be donated by the Pakistani community in the UAE has not yet been raised.

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Quran competition for children

Childhood and Youth Centres affiliated to the Sharjah Supreme Family Council organised yesterday a Quran competition for 17 children who were chosen from 122 contestants who applied for the Holy Quran memorisation competition during the summer vacation.

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