Dubai Informer

Alleged UAE ‘coup plotters’ claim TV host spied on them, lied to…

Dubai Informer — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:59:46 +0000

Summing up for a second day, the defence told the Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi yesterday the presenter had invited some of the accused onto his show on an Arabic channel, which is broadcast from London in the UK. The defence claims the man then befriended some of the defendants and started attending their [...]

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New health scheme for Sharjah

Dubai Informer — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:03:11 +0000

SHARJAH: In a move to implement the directives of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) has announced the introduction of a new health insurance scheme beginning June 2013. The Authority informed government departments in the emirate to collect old insurance cards from employees and their dependents to be replaced by [...]

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The cast of play ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’ tell about the…

Dubai Informer — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:59:41 +0000

And this evening, a show that explores how women get attached to their clothes opens in Dubai. After a sell-out run in March, the smash-hit play ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ returns to DUCTAC theatre at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, for four nights. The show, written by the late Nora Ephron – who [...]

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Emiratis must abide by any contracts they sign, says Sheikh Abdullah

Dubai Informer — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:01:59 +0000

The UAE does not prevent foreign embassies from working to protect their citizens who are employed here, the Foreign Minister told the FNC yesterday. Full News here – UAE news Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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Markaz: Sector Report – GCC Water Sector (04-Mar-13)

Dubai Informer — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:43 +0000

The Middle East is one of the most water-scarce regions in the world. The region’s challenge is twofold. On one hand, natural water resources are close to zero, and on the other, water consumption rates in the GCC region are one of the highest in the world.< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Freshwater resources available in the [...]

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Abdullah bin Zayed receives President of China News Agency (Xinhua)

Dubai Informer — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:59:38 +0000

WAM ABU DHABI, May 21st, 2013 (WAM)– H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister and Chairman of the National Media Council (NMC) received the President of the China News Agency (Xinhua), Li Congjun. During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and Full News here – WAM – LatestNews Get up to 75% discount in Dubai [...]

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UAE’s water and electricity needs will be met, FNC told

Dubai Informer — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:04:42 +0000

The Minister of Energy said the Federal Electricity and Water Authority, which he also heads, has a clear strategy to cover the needs of all the emirates it serves. Full News here – UAE news Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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Press release regarding signing financing deal with QNB Group & CBI

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:59:39 +0000

Air Arabia 5/21/2013 8:09:07 AM Headline: Press release regarding signing financing deal with QNB Group & CBI View related documents Related documents AIRARABIA_PR_E_21_05_2013_0410PM_N.pdf Disclaimer: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) shall not be responsible for the data, information, reports and documents submitted by Companies, whether submitted for the purposes and objectives of the [...]

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Middle East struggling to provide work for youth, says IMF report

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:01:53 +0000

The Middle East has hit a brick wall in its efforts to provide jobs for its rapidly expanding number of young unemployed, and without a drastic overhaul of its jobs strategy the weakest performing economies of the region risk laying the ground for further unrest. That was the stark warning from one of the Gulf’s [...]

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Dubai student placed second in the world

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:42 +0000

It was joy and happiness for many students receiving the results of the Indian Certifcate of Secondary Education (ICSE, Grade 10) and Indian School Certificate (ISC, Grade 12) examinations. Students in Dubai schools continued to showcase their academic excellence by dominating the results. Full News here – Khaleej Times : UAE News Get up to [...]

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‘Some people just aren’t ready for cars…’

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:03:00 +0000

We road users should all be enjoying the advantages of well-maintained, well-lit multi-lane highways, and the roads should be safer. Sadly the collective competence of those who should be benefitting from this fantastic road infrastructure is completely and unacceptably deficient. Patently, the ability to safely operate a vehicle has not improved in tandem with the [...]

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Take charge of your health: DHA

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:59:48 +0000

Obesity, smoking, diabetes and lack of physical activity have been identified as the main priorities that Dubai residents need to tackle head-on for their health, said a senior official of the Dubai Health Authority. Full News here – Khaleej Times : UAE News Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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VP issues decree setting up award

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:02:00 +0000

DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree establishing the “Dubai Appreciation Award for Community Service”. Sheikh Mohammed also issued another resolution to form the Board of Trustees of the Award, chaired by Lieutenant General [...]

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24-year search for missing US girl leads to the UAE

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:59:41 +0000

Sharon Murch says she has received a series of cryptic emails from people claiming to have seen her daughter, Michaela Garech. Michaela was just nine when she was bundled into a car outside a supermarket by a man on November 19, 1988. Nearly a quarter of a century on, her mum and police in Hayward, [...]

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RTA takes part in 60th UITP Congress and Exhibition in Switzerland

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:03:03 +0000

Source: www.rta.ae The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will be taking part in the 60th Congress & Exhibition of the International Public Transport Association (UITP) to be held in Switzerland from 26 to 30 May 2013. The event, which is held biannually and considered a showpiece event in the public transport industry, features the participation [...]

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Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree setting up Dubai Appreciation Award for Community Service

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:59:41 +0000

WAM DUBAI, May 21st, 2013 (WAM)– His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, in his capacity as the Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, has issued a decree establishing the “Dubai Appreciation Award for Commun Full News here – WAM – LatestNews Get up to 75% discount [...]

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ADP crack down on swindlers, warn public

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:02:09 +0000

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) have stressed that they would not relent against sorcerers as they closely follow their activities to protect the community. The police added that sorcerers blackmail victims to get money through fraudulent means and urged the public to report those who exercise such activities that contradict the values of religion. [...]

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Penguins help to pop the question at Ski Dubai

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:59:42 +0000

Hayden Edgtton popped the question to Glaucia Alves midway through the experience. “The penguins proved to be lucky for me,” said Edgtton. “They’re such amazing, friendly creatures and being with them I was reassured this was the right moment. It’s a wonderful start to our life together and I can’t wait to share our proposal [...]

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FOOTBALL: Jose Mourinho’s Madrid exit paves way for Chelsea return

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:02:55 +0000

The Portuguese coach’s final season at Madrid has been blighted by divisions and a lack of trophies, but he is free to leave three years early from his contract after the final match on June 1 without any compensation involved. “To spend three years in a first-division Spanish club is not easy — I share [...]

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PHOTO: Abu Dhabi police launches campaign againt witchcraft

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:59:40 +0000

The drive follows an increase in complaints from people saying they have been conned. As part of the campaign, the police released this cartoon yesterday, illustrating a sorcerer as he tries to con a victim into handing him cash at a coffee shop. Police said that so far this year they have handled four cases [...]

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David Beckham’s son Brooklyn joins professional football club

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:01:54 +0000

The 14-year-old schoolboy looks set to follow in his father David Beckham’s sporting footsteps after joining Queens Park Rangers’ Under 14 academy side, according to the MailOnline. The English club train near the Beckhams’ home in west London. The news comes after David announced his retirement from professional soccer last week, playing what is believed [...]

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Announces its BOD meeting to be held by circulation on 26/05/2013 including the agenda

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:02 +0000

Oman Insurance Co. 5/21/2013 10:31:03 AM Headline: Announces its BOD meeting to be held by circulation on 26/05/2013 including the agenda View related documents Related documents OIC_BOD_21_05_2013_1020AM_N.pdf Disclaimer: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) shall not be responsible for the data, information, reports and documents submitted by Companies, whether submitted for the purposes [...]

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Sharjah to launch new health insurance

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:02:04 +0000

Emirati and expats working for Sharjah government will benefit from health insurance scheme. Full News here – UAE news Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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Confirms Amicable Resolution of Labour Stoppage

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:43 +0000

Arabtec Holding 5/21/2013 4:57:00 PM Headline: Confirms Amicable Resolution of Labour Stoppage إطلع على الملفات ذات الصلة Related documents ARTC_21.05.2013_0501PM.pdf Disclaimer: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) shall not be responsible for the data, information, reports and documents submitted by Companies, whether submitted for the purposes and objectives of the DFM, or for [...]

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Catherine Zeta-Jones completes treatment for bipolar II disorder

Dubai Informer — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:02:04 +0000

Catherine Zeta-Jones checked into a clinic to monitor her ongoing battle with the condition – which can cause high and low mood swings, as well as depression – in April, but she now is expected to return home today (May 21) after successfully finishing her latest round of medical care, according to her husband Michael [...]

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