New rule for ID card; Sharjah petrol stations remain empty; Dense fog covers UAE

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newsletter October 17, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Fingerprints needed for visa renewal The Emirates Identity Authority has announced a new rule for expatriate applicants as part of linking ID card and residence procedure in Abu Dhabi. Petrol stations remain empty in Sharjah The fate of Sharjah's petrol stations remains a mystery to residents, as a big Dubai-based oil retailer announced a likely loss of Dh2.7 billion.     Top News Stories More from news Dense fog covers parts of UAE Areas in Dubai and Sharjah are covered by thick fog, lowering visibility in key roads. The foggy weather is forecast to continue for much of the day. Arab League calls for dialogue in Syria Saudis take Iran to UN over alleged plot Residents urged to shun expired cosmetics     Opinion More from opinion Arab Spring inspires protests against corporate greed Uprisings have succeeded in moving the region towards a new order led by people's power while keeping leaders in check. Saving Egyptians from themselves Israel's Shalit eclipses Arab 'Shalloots' Global fiscal system has to be fine-tuned     Top Business Stories More from business Aldar awards Dh2b Yas Mall project Aldar has awarded a Dh2 billion contract to a subsidiary of Orascom Construction Industries for the building of a 235,000 square metre shopping mall on Yas Island. Marchers set up camp next to London bourse CBD profit hits Dh777m amid higher fee income Rocky wins bid to lease out Metro retail outlets     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Kim Kardashian evokes mixed reactions in Dubai While some residents are overwhelmed by reality star Kim Kardashian's visit to the UAE, others question the media hype. Swank to give her Chechen fee to charity Double impact at Abu Dhabi film festival Lawyer for Jackson doctor says key tactic dropped     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style What's your mortgage wish-list? Home finance is not so hard to come by today. But there is no one-size-fits-all product out there as yet. Two homeowners reveal their ideal mortgage world. Sleep in style with a revamped bedroom Turn your garage into a functional living space Superyacht's New England-inspired interior     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Readers' pictures this week EyeSpy: Style and substance Scene in Bollywood: What stars are up to Fantasy Room: Natural Breeze     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV UN chief talks about eradicating poverty Aquarius Positive Parenting Workshop Tailor craftsmanship at Ermenegildo Zegna Behind the scenes at an InsideOut shoot     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.