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Projects approved for people with special needs
Abu Dhabi: The President’s Initiatives Follow-up Committee has approved two projects to establish and develop basic facilities for Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) at a cost of Dh80 million, and to establish the Ajman Club for people with special needs at a cost of Dh40 ...
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Billing issue over TV packages
This letter is intended to seek help from Gulf News to resolve my etisalat eLife billing issue, which I have been facing for over 18 months now. In August 2011, after many attractive etisalat customer calls, I considered upgrading to Triple Play Master 8MB from Al Shamil internet connection 512 Kbps speed — from a cost of Dh189 to Dh349 per ...
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Entry of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy shaping up Dubai Desert for a classic
Woods has won twice in six appearances at Emirates Golf Club, joining Ernie Els as the only two-time winners at the European Tour's oldest event in Asia as well as the Mena region. "Having won twice, I have really good memories of playing in Dubai and look forward to getting out there and being part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the tournament," Woods said. ...
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India Nepal monsoon floods leave 160 dead
DEHRADUN, India (AFP) - Military helicopters dropped emergency supplies Wednesday to thousands of people stranded by flash floods that tore through towns and temples in northern India and neighbouring Nepal, killing more than 160, officials said.Thousands of pilgrims and tourists have already been evacuated after floods and landslides caused by early monsoon rains wrought devastation through ...
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Know your shopper to reap Dubai Summer Surprises reward
James Tracy-Inglis is the managing director of Saatchi and Saatchi X, a shopper marketing agency, in Dubai. With shopping sales forming a key part of Dubai Summer Surprises, which runs until July 14, he explains how retailers and brands can make the most of the ...
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Dubai preparing for 1500 young finalists in weekend World Scholars Cup
DUBAI // More than 1,500 children from around the world will convene in the emirate this weekend to test their debating prowess and knowledge. The final round of the World Scholar's Cup, a global charitable foundation that organises enrichment activities for schoolchildren, will be held at several venues in Dubai between Friday and Sunday. Qualifying teams from 24 regional rounds in 25 ...
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Quran Park to be completed by September 2014
Dubai: Residents will soon be able to learn all about the special properties of trees and plants mentioned in the Quran – once the Quran Park is opened in Al Khawaneej in ...
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New uniforms to be introduced at public schools
Abu Dhabi: A new standardised school uniform will soon be introduced for public school pupils across the emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) announced in a statement sent today (Wednesday). Private schools will be able to continue with their ...
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Beetles housefly larvae open new frontier in animal feed sector
PARIS (Reuters) - French start-up company Ynsect has identified a cheap, nourishing and locally sourced alternative to soybeans as a vital source of protein in animal feed. The clue is in its ...
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Emirates Takes Home 2013 ‘World’s Best Airline’ Award
Emirates scooped up a further two awards including; 'Best Middle East Airline' and for a record ninth year in a row, 'World's Best Inflight Entertainment'. The awards were collected today by Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline at ...
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Enjoy a staycation at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
residents can now enjoy a luxurious summer at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the Ottoman-inspired luxury resort located on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah.The special 'staycations' offer includes one night's stay in a Deluxe or Grand Deluxe Room, a complimentary Turkish Hammam experience for two people, breakfast in Imperium, a choice of either lunch or dinner, unlimited access to Talise ...
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Kabul lashes out over prospective Taliban-US talks
KABUL (AFP) - The Afghan government on Wednesday lashed out at US efforts to broker peace with the Taliban, suspending crucial security talks with Washington and threatening to boycott prospective contacts with the insurgents in Qatar.Kabul issued two strongly worded statements threatening to sabotage US efforts to start talks with the Taliban, just one day after its foes opened an office for ...
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West Ham Sign Carroll on Six Year Deal in Club Record Fee
(Reuters) - England international striker Andy Carroll has completed a permanent switch from Liverpool to West Ham on a six-year deal and for a club record fee, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday. No financial details were given but media reports have suggested the deal, which includes an option for a further two years in the club's favour, is worth a reported 15.5 million ...
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3500 workers stop work in Dhaka factory after ghost attack
Owners of a Bangladesh garment factory were forced to offer prayers and distribute food to the poor on Wednesday in a bid to drive out what workers believed was a ghost at the plant, police said. Some 3,500 workers stopped work at the plant in Gazipur, north of Dhaka on Tuesday, and smashed furniture to demand action to remove the ghost, which some workers claimed had attacked them in the ...
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New system in 8000 Dubai taxis to control exceeding speed limits
The Public Transport Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) commenced the application of a new initiative that aims to ensure road safety for drivers and road users in general. The new initiative provides for using the latest technological methods represented in Aman system, which is self-powered sensor for monitoring taxi speed in Dubai. "Aman system is designed to provide ...
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Businessman loses appeal gets 7 years in jail
Dubai: A businessman lost his appeal on Wednesday and will be jailed for seven years for smuggling and possessing 150,000 Tramadol pills and transporting them via Dubai International ...
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DHA offers thalassaemia patients a helping hand
Dubai: Health authorities in the UAE have called on schools, universities and employers to be considerate of the needs of thalassaemia patients and allow them time off for their periodical ...
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Good deed marks first anniversary
A few weeks ago, on Friday, May 24, it happened to be the first anniversary of Serve the Heroes, an initiative to help construction workers. We distributed refreshments to the workers on ...
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Spitting in public is as bad as vandalism
There are numerous individuals, like me, for whom spitting in public is unpleasant, unacceptable and antisocial. It is a filthy habit that can spread germs and cause health issues. Unfortunately, spitting is a means of showing off in today’s so called civilised ...
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Dar Al Ber Society outlines Ramadan programme
The ceremony will be held under the patronage of Shaikha Hind Bint Maktoum Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to honour orphans and spread joy among ...
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Pink Panther gang member arrested in France
A suspected member of the notorious Pink Panther gang of international jewel thieves has been arrested near Paris, police sources told AFP on Wednesday.Nijan Drobnjak had been on the run after fleeing Germany, where he had been sentenced to a seven and a half year prison term for armed robbery and kidnapping.He was captured by police on Tuesday and is expected to be swiftly extradited back to ...
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Dubai Hotels Reduce Rates during the Summer Season
The average rate for a five star hotel room during the summer months is expected to be somewhere between $200 and $90, while the percentage of occupancy is going to descend dramatically by 70 to even 90 percent. The slowest period for Dubai hotels is expected to be, as usual, July when the city will see the lowest levels of occupancy not only because of the few people travelling during Ramadan, ...
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubais Arabtec surges on contract wins Gulf mixed
By Nadia Saleem DUBAI, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:19am EDT DUBAI, June 19 (Reuters) - Dubai's Arabtec jumped to a near four-month high on Wednesday as recent contract wins boosted sentiment ahead of the builder's earnings, while Gulf Arab markets were mixed in muted trade. Shares in Arabtec jumped 5.1 percent to their highest close since Feb. 28. The builder has secured a ...
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Woods McIlroy to Play in Dubai in 2014
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Hapless Dubai burglar broke into car to find owner sleeping inside court hears
DUBAI // A hapless thief broke into a parked car only to find its owner sleeping inside, a court heard today. And things got worse for the thief PK, 26, from Bangladesh, when the owner - forced to sleep in the vehicle as he had lost his house keys - stepped outside and recognised him as a local cafeteria worker. Prosecutors told the Criminal Court that the thief smashed the back window of the ...
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Olympics may be Dubai's next goal
Dubai is famous for being ambitious, sometimes to its detriment, but mostly to its advantage. It was ambition that made it the city the way it is now. For some, the recent announcement of a possible Olympic bid may seem overly optimistic, but what are Dubai’s chances realistically?
Dubai does nothing half-heartedly. Fifteen years ago, Dubai was just another city in the Gulf, there was nothing particularly special about it, apart from the fact that, for western workers, it was an attractive location because of the lack of income tax, but this it had in common with many other GCC cities. Read more
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