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UPS cargo plane crashed in Dubai – two dead

Robert — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:41:40 +0000

A UPS cargo plane has crashed at an air force base in Dubai, killing two crew-members. Officials said the plane had suffered technical difficulties and that emergency services are on the scene, close...

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No contaminated American Eggs in UAE, VIMTO drink safe

Dubai Informer — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:32:36 +0000

Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority has ruled out the possibility of any of the contaminated American eggs being sold in the local markets here. The Authority also clarified VIMTO, a soft drink widely...

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Filipina housemaid jailed in Dubai for stealing money from her sponsor

Robert — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:33:24 +0000

A Filipina housemaid is to serve three months in jail after she admitted in court that she stole 600 euros, which is roughly 2,600 AED, from her sponsor. The Dubai Court of First Instance convicted...

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Is your car “non existent” for the RTA in Dubai?

Robert — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:00:13 +0000

If you are caught driving a vehicle whose records have been removed from the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) system, you will face serious legal consequences, a senior official warned on...

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33 year old dies on Emirates Road

Robert — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:53:14 +0000

A deadly car accident has claimed the life of 33-year-old car driver Monday night on Emirates road. The car accident that occurred on the Global Village intersection on Emirates Road heading to Abu...

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Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment unveils attractions for Eid al Fitr 2010

Robert — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:46:35 +0000

The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (Depe) has unveiled the main attractions of “Eid in Dubai” to mark festivities coinciding with Eid Al Fitr. “Eid in Dubai” will...

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Revealed: Sheikh Mansour’s £500m Manchester City cash injection

Dubai Informer — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:27:24 +0000

• Support of club's owner may exceed £650m over two years • Net expenditure on players' transfers totals around £300m

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The new Sharjah Real Estate registration law

Dubai Informer — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:34:47 +0000

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Law No. 5 for year 2010, on real estate registration in the Emirate of Sharjah. The...

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Dubai International Airport traffic slashes all records in July

Dubai Informer — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:22:51 +0000

Dubai International started the second half of the year on a positive note as Dubai Airports reported monthly passenger numbers that eclipsed the elusive four-million mark for the first time. Dubai...

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ADNOC says NO gasoline price increase in September in UAE

Dubai Informer — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:12:32 +0000

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC Distribution) has denied reports published in local newspapers regarding a new increase in gasoline prices assuring that no official of the company has spoken on...

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Convert to Islam – get 1 Million Dirham

Robert — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:28:57 +0000

The Disbursement Committee of Zakat Fund has decided to grant AED 1 million to 100 people who newly embraced Islam to encourage them learn more about the religion and start their new lives as...

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Ministry of Health changes medical check up procedure for Expats in UAE

Dubai Informer — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:13:09 +0000

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that some provisions of the Cabinet resolution number 7 of year 2008, on the medical check up of expatriates, have been amended, following the endorsement...

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The new Dubai Municipality center coming up on Sheikh Zayed Road

Robert — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:05:31 +0000

A new branch center of Dubai Municipality is coming up on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Safa area. With this the Municipality will have five branch centers, the other four being Umm Suqeim, Hatta, Karama...

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Dubai will again score a title for “THE BIGGEST …”

Robert — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:24:26 +0000

Remember the times when Dubai announced “the longest”, “the tallest”, “the deepest”, “the highest”, “the most expensive”, and so on…?...

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Dubai Municipality denies rumors of imposing new fees

Dubai Informer — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:14:06 +0000

Dubai Municipality (DM) has denied rumours which suggested that the authority has imposed new fees on the people living in the emirate including residents and citizens. The Municipality dismissed the...

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Sheikh Nahayan inaugurates the Farjam Collection – an Islamic Art exhibition at DIFC

Robert — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:14:53 +0000

Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inaugurated The Farjam Collection’s latest exhibition The Story of Islamic Art in 99 Objects. Present...

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UAE is decoupling itself from British measurement systems

Robert — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:27:41 +0000

The Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology is bracing to implement a new system for length and distance measurement units in all official transactions in the UAE. Mohammad Saleh...

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Islamic lectures during Ramadan 2010 hosted by the Dubai Ladies Club

Dubai Informer — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:07:23 +0000

Dubai Ladies Club, a member of Dubai Women Establishment, last week organized three Islamic lectures as part of a variety of activities organized by Dubai Ladies Club during the holy month of...

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DFM companies finally play by the rules?

Dubai Informer — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:57:32 +0000

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced today that its listed local public joint stock companies have recorded a 100% compliance regarding the disclosure of Q2-2010 results within the deadline of 45...

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Cash-rich Sharjah ruling family revealed to be behind Liverpool bid

Dubai Informer — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:23:57 +0000

• UAE's Al-Qasimi family part of consortium led by Yahya Kirdi • 'Plans are in place to close deal shortly,' claims Anfield source

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Emirates Airlines offers special Ramadan treat to customers

Dubai Informer — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:27:15 +0000

With the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Emirates has undertaken several initiatives to ensure the comfort and care of fasting customers. The award winning Emirates in-flight service has...

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Ramadan started in UAE

Dubai Informer — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:19:45 +0000

Wednesday August 11th, 2010, is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, the Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee has announced. “The committee tasked with sighting the crescent moon, or...

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Ramadan 2010 Prayer timings for Dubai

Dubai Informer — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:53:48 +0000

Ramadan is going to start on August 11th 2010, and here are the Ramadan Prayer timings for Dubai. Ramadan (also known as Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic...

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Ramadan for the non-Muslim

Robert — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:39:28 +0000

Ramadan is coming to the UAE soon. In case you are not a Muslim and not yet aware of the way you should deal with the Ramadan 2010, here a few tips for non-Muslims. What to-do and what not-to-do...

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BlackBerry suspension off the table

Dubai Informer — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:04:01 +0000

Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of the BlackBerry devices widely used all over the world and also in Middle East, has agreed with the authorities in Saudi Arabia to install servers inside the...

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Elena Kagan and the sharia charge

Dubai Informer — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:03:50 +0000

Is the hysteria over Elena Kagan's comments on Islamic finance misplaced fear or cynical politicking?

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Finally – Sesame Street is coming to the UAE

Dubai Informer — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:44:18 +0000

The Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy, one of the UAE’s leading philanthropic institutions, is bringing the legendary Sesame Street children’s show concept to the UAE. Sesame Workshop,...

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TRA’s national database – the secret behind the BlackBerry debacle?

Dubai Informer — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:16:38 +0000

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) signed today a memorandum of understanding with the National Bureau of Statistic (NBS) to enhance cooperation in the area of data collection,...

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du offers new Assurance Plans to it’s BlackBerry customers

Dubai Informer — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:09:57 +0000

du today unveiled its “Assurance Plans” for individuals and businesses alike to choose from. These plans have been tailor-made to manage the current Blackberry situation with minimal...

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Special Ramadan fares from Emirates Airlines

Dubai Informer — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:01:25 +0000

Celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates is offering passengers some excellent fares to 20 select destinations across the Middle East, Far East and Africa. Customers will save up to 10 percent...

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Hope for BlackBerry users in UAE – problems with RIM nearly resolved

Dubai Informer — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 06:25:50 +0000

BlackBerry users in the United Arab Emirates should not throw away their BlackBerry smart-phones just yet. Research In Motion has a solution for the security concerns behind the TRA’s decision...

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Etisalat responds to BlackBerry suspension in UAE – with a new tariff

Dubai Informer — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:35:57 +0000

Etisalat today responded rapidly to the announcement of the TRA to suspend BlackBerry services on October 11 and unveiled valuable, alternative mobility packages for its existing BlackBerry customers...

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UAE Blackberry Suspension – the BBC Video

Dubai Informer — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:59:19 +0000

Blackberry Services suspended – the BBC has a video about it.

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