Uncertainty over Facebook's Skype in UAE; ID card, visa services to be unified; Motorists cry foul over Sharjah traffic jams

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newsletter July 08, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Uncertainty over Facebook's Skype in UAE The impact of Facebook's offering of new free Skype-powered video calling services on its global social media network is still uncertain in the UAE ID card, visa services to be unified Registration procedures for Emirates ID cards will soon be linked with residence visa issuing and renewal formalities across the UAE     Top News Stories More from news Sharjah motorists cry foul over traffic jams The city faced heavy traffic jams as a result of the partial closure of the Khalidiya and Sharjah bridges Shuttle Atlantis poised for history-making launch Teenager on trial for theft in private zoo Police arrest teenager for BBM-linked 999 calls     Top Business Stories More from business Banks in Gulf face many consolidation obstacles Shareholder scepticism, patchy regulatory framework cited as reasons. It will be a challenge to succeed, analysts say New security hole discovered in iPhones, iPads Asian buyers snap up London's prime properties Qatar project connects past with progressive future     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment On a 'mission' for Lebanon Nadine Labaki is one of a handful of filmmakers whose works represent the nation's concerns Hypocricies exposed Dangerous business Dispassionate take on radical Islam     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style 10 reasons why being your own boss is great Sophie Bogdis, managing director of Special Occasions Party Planning & Events, gives us her list Former rugby star helps tackle depression The value of children's bedtime stories Goodwood: The Grandmaster of cars     Top Sport Stories More from sport Maradona spirit will propel Al Wasl to success: Khamis The manager of Diego Maradona-led Al Wasl is confident of riding the 'Maradona spirit' and be successful next season Robinho faces the chop as Brazil ponder changes Young cricketers from the UAE to play at Lord's and other venues UAE ready for Ramadan tournaments     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Jazirat Al Hamra: The town that was Salman Khan casts his charm on Chillar Party XPRESS readers' pictures: July 7 Bollywood Celebwatch: July 7     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Rhythm of the heart PBA action in Dubai Emirati role models Aquarius Wellness Morning - healthy cooking class     News | Business | Sport | Life | Entertainment | Guides | Opinions | Video | Pictures | In Focus 4men| Aquarius | Campus Notes| e+| Friday| Quarterly Financial Review | InsideOut | Property| tabloid!| tabloid! on Saturday| Weekend Review| Wheels| XPRESS About Gulf News|Contact us|Subscriptions|Advertising Guide|Register| Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2011. All rights reserved You have received this e-mail from Gulf News because you have subscribed to our twice-daily news update e-mail using your e-mail address: waheed.rahuman@gmail.com. You can control how you receive e-mails from Gulf News by updating your profile below MANAGE MY PROFILE Send feedback | Update my account information | Change my e-mail address | Privacy policy Should you wish to remove your email address from the mailing list please click here. Is this email in your junk folder? To ensure that you receive all future newsletters, add newsletter@emm.gulfnews.com to your address book and newsletter@emm.gulfnews.com to your white list filters.