IBAN to be mandatory; Fog to continue until weekend; Sharjah's anti-garbage drive

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newsletter October 18, 2011     Today's Top Stories More top stories IBAN to be mandatory for banking transactions The International Bank Account numbers will be mandatory for all account holders in the UAE from November 19 to conduct local or international transactions. Fog to continue until weekend Foggy conditions across the UAE are likely to persist until the weekend, with forecasters expecting an increase in humidity and a gradual fall in temperatures.     Top News Stories More from news Sharjah vows to eliminate garbage by 2015 In four years, waste could be a thing of the past in Sharjah with all recyclables sorted and reused, organic waste composted and nothing at all going to landfills. Safe drivers shocked, surprised to receive recognition Executive banker jailed six months, fined Dh2.6m for theft Flight attendant acquitted of drug-consumption charges     Opinion More from opinion Free trade forges strong ties between nations When one country is allowed to manipulate the system, significant harm can outweigh the expected benefit. GCC is right to exert pressure on Damascus Internet's future can't be left to chance Shalit deal win-win situation for all     Top Business Stories More from business RIM makes it up to BlackBerry users BlackBerry maker announces free premium applications package worth $100 as compensation for three-day blackout. Western middle class draws inspiration from Arab Spring Currency message stronger than threat of sanctions Middle East private equity players upbeat on prospects     Top Entertainment Stories More from entertainment Is Tom Cruise coming early to Dubai? The internet is abuzz with rumours that Tom Cruise is set to visit Dubai on Tuesday. tabloid! gets the real story from film distributors in the UAE. Downey: Mel's 'hugged the cactus long enough' Evan Rachel Wood: She knows what she wants Hip hop stars to take centrestage at Yas Island     Top Life & Style Stories More from life & style Master stroke Saudi Arabian designer Hatem Al Akeel, who recently launched a line of shirts, has been given a nod by famed shoe designer Christian Louboutin. DHA set to augment health care facilities Sleep in style with a revamped bedroom Vitamins are not as healthy as you think     Picture Galleries See more picture galleries Stunning Dubai home is a glass act Scene in Bollywood: October 17 Readers' pictures this week EyeSpy: Style and substance     GNTV Web Videos See more videos at GNTV Lily Cole's in Abu Dhabi Charbel's music UN chief talks about eradicating poverty Aquarius Positive Parenting Workshop     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.