Nicotine patches allowed to curb smoking urge; Etisalat waives annual renewal fees on prepaid service; Soldier braves fire to avert tragedy

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newsletter August 02, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Nicotine patches allowed to curb smoking urge Nicotine patches do not violate the observance of the fast during Ramadan according to fatwas issued by Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department. Etisalat waives annual renewal fees on prepaid service First time since its formation 35 years ago, UAE mobile phone service provider etisalat will no longer demand annual service renewal fees from its subscribers.     Top News Stories More from news Soldier braves fire to avert tragedy on home front A soldier and father of four children rushed to the rescue of his wife and his 8-month-old infant as flames engulfed his house in Ras Al Khaimah. UAE Prime Minister visits Fujairah Hospital Sharjah ruler receives Ramadan well-wishers US warns Pakistan over curbs on diplomat travel     Top Business Stories More from business UAE's growth forecast revised as economy picks up Institute of International Finance revises the gross domestic product forecast of the UAE to 4.4 per cent from its earlier forecast of 3.8 per cent. US Senate to vote Tuesday on debt Bill Debt-ceiling compromise sure to irk partisans in both parties Jumeirah opens its first hotel in mainland Europe     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Ghosts of Piers' Past Talk show host lashes out at critics as he finds himself increasingly drawn into the 'Hackgate' scandal. The talented Miss Stone A different western Sophie has seen it all     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Iftar of the day: The Cove Rotana in Ras Al Khaimah tabloid!'s pick, The Cove's iftar experience is no different. It's Arabic serenity with a traditional feel. Mini Countryman: Size does matter Family matters: Creatures of the deep 20 things to teach your child     Top Sport Stories More from sport Bresnan bowls England to crushing victory over India Tim Bresnan bowled England to a crushing 319-run victory over India in the second test on Monday with a test best of five for 48. UAE Rugby calls on lawyers I'm not sure I would have done what Dhoni did Bell decision a clanger — Atherton     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries The world's greatest ever racing circuits Salman's sister turns a year older Style solutions: Beach cover-ups In pictures: Preparations for Ramadan     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Mazda 2 review Eighty Arabian Mau cats seek loving home Man of the fairways Making music     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.