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DUBAI — Three people embraced Islam at the official inauguration of the tent-like stand of Auqaf and Islamic Affairs Department on Al Muraqqabat Street in Dubai on Thursday.

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RAS AL KHAIMAH — Amid colourful lights and traditional shows, Shaikh Saud bin Saqer Al Qasimi, RAK Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler, inaugurated on Wednesday the second Awafi Festival.

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DUBAI — The region's most comprehensive tourism promotion project, Dubailand, is one of the key sponsors of Dubai Shopping Festival for the first time.

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AJMAN — The Federal Electricity and Water Authority (Fewa) announced that it will cut the water supply in Ajman in Al Rumeila, Al Sawan, Al Karama, Al Souq, and Al Korniche, tomorrow and on Wednesday due to the maintainance and the renewal of the water network in the Al Rumiela area. Fewa calls upon the residents of these areas to make sure that water tanks are full and restrict the usage of water to essential needs only.

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RAS AL KHAIMAH — The Federal Electricity and Water Authority (Fewa) announced that there would be power cut in Ras Al Khaimah tomorrow (Jan. 10) from 8am till 1pm for maintenance work. The areas where the power cut will be effective include Sha’abiat Masafi in Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah, and Ghurair Farm.

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SHARJAH – A woman was found dead in her apartment in the Abu Shagara area here and investigations showed that she had committed suicide, police said yesterday.

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SHARJAH - His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi,

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DUBAI — The Ladies’ Wing of Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) is organising a Meena Bazaar tomorrow at the Pakistan Sports and Recreation Club, proceeds of which will be forwarded to a charity hospital in Pakistan.

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DUBAI — Diggerland, the rapidly-expanding UK-based adventure park, announced the opening of a Diggerland in Dubai.

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