UAE Cabinet frees up trade in food commodities; Syria rejects Arab League call for Al Assad to quit; Law aims to resolve workers' disputes

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newsletter January 23, 2012     Today's Top Stories More top stories UAE Cabinet liberalises trade in 12 food commodities New initiative aims to curb "unjustiified soaring of prices of some commodities". The list includes all types of beverages, dairy products, livestock, fats and oils, eggs Syria rejects Arab call for Al Assad to quit Syria rejected on Monday a request by Arab League that President Bashar Al Assad hand over power saying the plan was part of a "conspiracy against Syria".     Top News Stories More from news Law aims to resolve workers' disputes with employers We have approved a new draft law for the dom-estic workers in UAE. The new law shall protect the rights of both workers and employers," read a Twitter post by Shaikh Mohammad. Cold snap sweeps across country Arrests ordered in property fraud, embezzlement case Death toll from scaffolding collapse rises     Opinion More from opinion Pakistan's government may yet survive The coalition has been engaged in a tussle for power with the combined forces of the army and the judiciary Yemeni people's sacrifice must not go to waste US strategy in Pacific is a reality for regional states Safety needs to get priority     Top Business Stories More from business Dubai exports up sharply in 2011 Diversification of destinations contributes to better figures than 2008 record Abu Dhabi hotels exceed 2011 target on guests Majid Al Futtaim posts revenue of Dh18.7b Emirates and Alaska Airlines launch frequent flier alliance     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Seal and Heidi Klum announce separation The seemingly perfect marriage of Seal and Heidi Klum is heading to an end Gina Carano: Punching life in the nose Vanessa Paradis doesn't believe in soul mates Love that made Swayze a hero     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style The magic of mineral make-up Forget the five-minute morning make-up dash, you can now be preened and powdered even before going to sleep the night before! We take a look at the game-changing world of mineral make-up 'I've spent 11 years saving child brides' Dubai-based director hoping for Oscar glory Waiting for Mr Right     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries The Brits 2012: The Nominees Readers' pictures: Jan 15 - Jan 21 Tomorrow's top gadgets and gizmos today The latest in headphones and docking stations     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Photographer Bobby Sager: Images of hope How to prepare steamed Chinese dumplings Racing to Abu Dhabi Agneepath star cast in 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.