Showdown looms in Egypt; Expatriates need mission visas for short-term jobs; Ironman up to the challenge

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newsletter November 26, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories Showdown looms in Egypt Protesters blocked the entrance to Egypt's cabinet headquarters in a bid to prevent newly-named Prime Minister Kamal Al Ganzouri from entering the building. Expatriates need mission visas for short-term jobs While people on visit visa are not allowed to work in the UAE, expats who wish to work for a short time or on probation can enter the country on mission visa.     Top News Stories More from news Ironman up to the challenge With day two's Ironman challenge across the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah complete in 12 hours 26 minutes, Ragsdale clocks his fastest time of the naseba challenge. NATO air attack kills eight troops on Pakistani border Risk of diabetes linked to fertility issue, doctor says Women urged to screen for cervical cancer regularly     Opinion More from opinion Grand South Asian bargain Chinese aid in encouraging Pakistan to reach agreement with India and the US on Afghanistan's future is a good place to start. League falling short on Syria solution Hasina has to wake up to the reality Essential three R's of today     Top Business Stories More from business Mobile phone sales do better than expected in Mena Buyers held off upgrading until fourth quarter, analyst says. Steady rise of yen is posing a threat to Japan technology exports Telecommunications played key role in growth Oil output on way to recovery, Libya claims     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Much more than classics at Bolton's Dubai show Singer/ songwriter didn't quite bring the house down when he performed at the Jumeirah Madinat Arena on Thursday night to a mostly forty-something audience. Press code for J.K. Rowling and actress Sienna Miller Cat In Boots: Name change was a marketing ploy 'An ordinary Munich girl'     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Four decades of hospitality What the strong old guard did right, and the promising new kids on the block. Come fly with me: Peer and ponder Notes to self: Giving thanks Arches and aches     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Growing up in the Twilight Hollywood's most stylish siblings XPRESS readers' pictures: Nov 24 InsideOut interior decorating workshop     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Sword fight Michael Bolton's duets Dubai's largest drug haul Fighting fashion     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.