World population reaches 7b; Charges after dhow fire; Al Sufouh Tram project on schedule

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newsletter October 31, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories World population reaches 7 billion The population has crossed 7 billion in a world where resources are becoming increasingly scarce. Dhow captain, crew face negligence charges The captain of a dhow and his crew were arrested and now face charges of negligence after their ship was ravaged by fire at the Creek port on Sunday.     Top News Stories More from news Al Sufouh Tram project on schedule The first phase of Al Sufouh Tram will be operational in 2014 at a cost of Dh4 billion as the construction work is being carried out. Public transport users to enjoy free rides on Tuesday Contrast of misery, normality in flood-threatened Bangkok Businesswoman acquitted of slandering merchant     Opinion More from opinion The changing face of the region in era of uncertainty All eyes are on Tunisia and Egypt to see how the people who ushered in the tide of change will break with the past. We welcome the seven billionth human being US trade imbalance stems from huge savings crisis Age of nationalism will give rise to a new crisis of states     Top Business Stories More from business Regulators will have to disclose financial stake A new decree on corporate governance aiming for the independent regulation of companies will ensure that regulators are not wearing multiple corporate hats. Dubai exports, re-exports increase 18.4% despite global tensions Organisers expect 5m visitors to flock to Global Village Consolidation of exchanges vital to deal with economic pressures     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Why did De Niro show up at DTFF so late? Robert De Niro makes the most of his late entry at the star-studded closing night of Doha Tribeca Film Festival. A.R. Rahman to start world tour with Dubai concert Kristen Stewart wants to work with Shah Rukh Tsismis: Latest gossip from the Pinoy world     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Anna speaks fashion She can't stop singing praises about Dubai, but there's another place that's close to fashion icon Anna Dello Russo's heart: India. Saral Natarajasana improves coordination Gadget of the week: Vertu's Constellation Review: Crystal clear massage at Cristal Spa     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Readers' pictures for the week Featured reader photographers Breast cancer awareness walkathon 20 hot tech and appliance must-haves     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Don says Tom Cruise scales Burj Khalifa Exploring the perceptions of beauty Dhow on fire     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.