Abu Dhabi to launch rental index; New rates for vehicle testing; Development bank set up

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newsletter October 20, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Abu Dhabi to launch rental guidance index Rents in the capital will soon be guided by an index providing information about the true rental value of properties, a senior official says. Development bank set up The UAE has announced the establishment of the Emirates Development Bank, with a capital of Dh10 billion, to spur economic growth.     Top News Stories More from news New rates for vehicle testing in Dubai approved Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council issues a resolution approving fees related to vehicle testing in the emirate. Driver handed three-month jail term for murder threat Philippines named one of the riskiest places in the world Temperatures set to fall as first wave of Shamal is expected     Opinion More from opinion Governments and people have to embrace change With the internet and better education, Arabs now have greater access to more information than ever before. Iran's permanent revolutionary quest Sanctions will not rein in Mugabe Anti-Malaria campaign needs commitment     Top Business Stories More from business Doodles of Google Drawings on the search engine giant's logo helps attract more users, giving it an edge over its competitors. Sharjah unveils new brand for neighbourhood shopping malls Ramsay proteges to keep restaurant under new brand Luxury phone maker launches handset with crystal touchscreen     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Showbiz Arabia: Najwa Karam Even though she is one of the best-known female artists to emerge from Lebanon, there's no doubt that 2011 has done wonders for Najwa Karam. Soulja Boy says he's innocent after arrest Metallica's high five: the songs that made history Mad About Movies: Contagion goes viral     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Dubai Fashion Week: Heads will turn .The much-needed change has finally come as international glitz and glam heads to the city as Dubai Fashion Week kicks off. Best of the Exchange Grill at the Fairmont Dubai Tabloid! takes in both sides of the fashion world Turn your garage into a functional living space     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries XPRESS readers' pictures: October 20 Scene in Bollywood: Mami Film Festival Spike TV's Scream 2011 Awards The best staff pictures of the UAE     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Making Death Magnetic Saif Ali Khan receives acting award Red carpet moments at ADFF 2011 Charbel's 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.