Abu Dhabi drive against illegal housing; Team to help Dubai Creek clean-up; Number of human trafficking cases drops

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newsletter January 09, 2012     Today's Top Stories More top stories Abu Dhabi drive against illegal housing Inspectors will launch raids in the capital to prevent unlicensed partitions and other violations in residential units. Team formed to boost Dubai Creek clean-up Dubai's task force will facilitate clean-up operations at the Dubai Creek and will be available for rescue operations and monitoring of deep waters.     Top News Stories More from news Human trafficking down 50 per cent Police say cases of human trafficking has dropped significantly, while new section has been created to ensure that police don't abuse their power. Bahrain court overturns death, life in prison sentences Malaysia opposition's Anwar freed of sodomy charge Filipinos defy terror alert to join Black Nazarene festival     Opinion More from opinion Early polls heating up Pakistan politics Tanvir Ahmad Khan writes: The country's core crisis is not the scarcity of material resources but a deficit of capable leadership. A watershed year in region's history How long will 'awakening' last? Ensuring good governance in South Africa     Top Business Stories More from business UAE first in Arab world for wealth, education A recent annual report shows that the UAE is above average compared to other Arab states in terms of human development, wealth and education. Pipeline to bypass Hormuz to be ready soon Yahoo prepares extensive makeover of its board Dubai businesses welcome decree discounting fines     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment 'Agneepath' stars to visit Dubai During their fleeting visit to Dubai, Bollywood's Hrithik Roshan and gang will make an appearance at a yet-unspecified mall to promote their latest film. Naseeruddin Shah play to be staged in Dubai '24' movie scheduled to begin shooting this spring Quiet birthday for Kate Middleton as she turns 30     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style How to survive in the desert As a former Royal Marine Commando, John Sullivan operated in some of the world's wildest terrains. He shares some of his tips on surviving in the desert. Professor Tufflov and his stone cold advice Karun Chandhok: Fast, but not so furious Tackle dunes at the Gulf News Fun Drive     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Style evolution: Kate Middleton How to work colour One-stop souq for gold bargains Rajasthan: A passage to India     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Dumbbell training to rock a T-shirt Volvo Ocean Race heads for Abu Dhabi Burj Khalifa welcomes 2012 with fireworks McIlroy tees off from Burj Al Arab helipad     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.