US says Iran backed plot to kill Saudi envoy; Social development high in UAE budget; Abandoned signboards removed

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newsletter October 12, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories US says Iran backed plot to kill Saudi envoy Two people, including a member of Iran's special operations unit known as the Quds Force, were charged in New York federal court. Social development gets major chunk of budget The UAE will spend about Dh19.7 billion or 47.12 per cent of its Dh41.8 billion budget on social development next year as the Cabinet approved the draft 2012 budget.     Top News Stories More from news Thousands of abandoned signboards removed Latest campaign aims to prevent people from leaving unsightly boards in Al Ain's streets and to keep the area clean. Saudi Arabian king to undergo surgery in coming days 173 residency violators caught in Abu Dhabi operation Sharjah TV to broadcast arrest of absconding housemaids     Opinion More from opinion People's conspiracy: Writing off the Arabs Western foreign policy, political scholarship and media have failed to recognise people power in the Middle East. US data positive but it is not out of the woods yet Race on for India's next prime minister Tragedy averted, questions remain     Top Business Stories More from business 4m Saudi women ready to join workforce There are four million Saudi women ready to take up jobs in the Saudi employment market, it was revealed during a forum in Riyadh. Emirates NBD will recapitalise liability-laden Dubai Bank World Economic Forum decision confirms UAE role Etisalat launches cashless mobile payment service     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Marhaba! Welcome to wonderland Kim Kardashian will milk it for all its worth when she lands in Dubai today. tabloid! gives a round-up of her itinerary. Richard Gere guitar collection fetches $1m David Beckham has got a new tattoo Time to Re-Rewind: Craig David in Dubai     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Chef offers his home-cooking tips Chef Gregory Khellouf, head chef at L'Atelier des Chefs, shares his tips for getting the most out of your home-cooking experience. Kavita Bhartia celebrates weavers at WIFW The Audi W12 quattro makes an entrance Gadget of the week: Music and more     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries 15 of the best staff pictures this week Driven to distraction on our roads Readers' pictures Road accidents across the UAE     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Analysing air accidents GITEX 2011 kicks off Make It Safe Campaign Filipino cuisine hits Dubai     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.