Revellers ready fir Eid 'staycations'; Gaza a fortress for Qatar Emir visit; Mursi's letter still causing controversy

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newsletter October 24, 2012     Today's Top Stories More top stories Revellers gear up for Eid 'staycations' Tour operators in Dubai have reported a fully booked schedule over the Eid holidays as thousands of revellers embark on 'staycations' in the UAE and trips to hot spots in neighbouring countries. Gaza turns into fortress for Qatar Emir's visit The Gaza Strip witnessed unprecedented security measures being put in place by Hamas in connection with the visit of Qatari Emir Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.     Top News Stories More from news Mursi's letter to Peres still causing controversy The controversy created by Egyptian President Mohammad Mursi's letter to the Israeli leadership continues to rage days after it was leaked. Two children injured in Ajman school bus crash 44,673 arrested for fake Haj permits Syrian anti-aircraft shell hits Turkey     Opinion More from opinion Lessons in nationalism for Asian tigers China's political rivalries do not play out in televised national debates, but in the shadows — leaving the public to guess what the country's leaders have in store The inhuman side of CIA's torture tactics Gender issues and tolerance Syria's future lies in ruins     Top Business Stories More from business $19tr global investment needed oil and gas As much as $19 trillion (Dh70 trillion) investment will be needed in global oil and gas production to power global economy for the next 25 to 27 years, according to International Energy Agency. Mugabe calls to challenge energy apartheid US stocks drop as US profits, Spain's debt spark fears Aramex reports 17% revenue growth in Q3     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Hollywood stars announced for DIFF Colin and Livia Firth, Rooney Mara and Kristin Davis are the first stars announced to attend this year's Dubai International Film Festival. Iron Man 3: Sneak peak at the debut teaser X Factor, Homeland back for third season It was magical: Justin Timberlake on wedding     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style 5 everyday habits that are bad for your health Smoking, eating junk food, staying up very late… We all know the biggies when it comes to the health habits we should try to avoid. However, some of our seemingly innocent habits could also be causing us harm. Aston Martin Vanquish thrashed in Blighty 'Mum, I'm bored!' The goodness of milk     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Day in pictures: October 23 New movie releases in the UAE this weekend A look at Microsoft's new Windows, tablet Romney, Obama clash in foreign policy debate     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Breast cancer awareness campaign Popular artists descend at the Atelier festival Aquarius Connect Cook & Coffee workshop Catching up with 50 Cent     News | Business | Sport | Life | Entertainment | Guides | Opinions | Video | Pictures | In Focus Alpha| Aquarius | Campus Notes|Friday| InsideOut|tabloid!| tabloid! on Saturday| Weekend Review|Scene| 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.