Eid Al Fitr starts today in UAE; Gulf loses Dh21.3b in productivity in Ramadan; Woman fined for insulting Dubai policeman

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newsletter August 30, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories First day of Eid Al Fitr in the UAE on Tuesday In the UAE, festivities start soon after the early morning prayers at the various prayer grounds and mosques Gulf loses Dh21.3b in GDP due to reduced work hours One week's economic productivity lost during Ramadan due to shorter working hours, new study says     Top News Stories More from news Woman fined Dh2,000 for insulting Dubai policeman Syrian saleswoman is found guilty after charges are changed to cursing an officer. The woman had argued with the policeman over a traffic violation Man killed in crash on Shaikh Zayed Road near Mall of the Emirates Report: Gaddafi troops used civilians as human shields Irene's death toll 40 as millions without power and fight flooding     Opinion More from opinion It's too soon for Libyans to celebrate 'freedom' The National Transitional Council should be under no moral obligation to fall in line with western diktats Future of their nation is back in their hands The 75-year-old smoker who refuses to quit Off the Cuff: May this Eid bring joy to all     Top Business Stories More from business ECB: Enforce debt crisis plan EU commission not in favour of imf chief's call to force banks to bulk up capital Greek banks will merge to combat financial crisis Obama names Krueger to head White House economic council Malaysia expands UAE links in bid to forge GCC free trade deal     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Mamalicious: Baby boy or naughty girl for Beyonce Here's tabloid!'s pick of the top 10 moments at Video Music Awards Films to watch this Eid Cole tired of staying in Los Angeles hotel rooms Dehydration forces Tom Jones to cancel Monaco concert     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style In style: Bride's pride Budding designers can find glory in a gown by participating in Frost Boutique's competition Marc Jabobs at Dior? Glasgow — it's the Pitt's Tee time after dark     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries In Pictures: Preparations for Eid Al Fitr Featured reader photographers of the month: July 2011 In Pictures: Hurricane Irene Ramadan: Pictures that say it all     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Atif sings for Gulf News Mission: Winds of Goodness Helping hands A world of indoor sports     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.