More people booking Dubai taxis over the phone
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May 202012
Dubai: The number of cabs being booked over phone has increased by close to 16 per cent in 2011, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said.
In 2011, the number of cabs booked by cab users through the Booking and Despatch Center at RTA's Public Transport Agency increased to 5,080,903 bookings, up by 16 per cent, as compared to 4,393,826 bookings in 2010.
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May 202012
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DUBAI May 20 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates will
settle up to 5 million dirhams ($1.36 million) of defaulted
loans for each indebted Emirati, state news agency WAM said on
Sunday, in the second such move by the government this year.The order from UAE president, Sheikh Khalifa al-Nahayan,
will include people in jail, pending trial or convicted over
their outstanding debt. Citizens who agreed instalment payments
with Read more [...]
The Somali millionaire ‘thanked’ for being rich
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May 192012
19 May 2012
Last updated at 06:39 ET
By Mary Harper
BBC News, Dubai
The emirate of Dubai is one of the richest places in the world with a large population of foreign nationals - including tens of thousands of expat Somalis, some wealthier and more successful than others.
"Why this car?" I asked.
"Because I don't like the Phantom."
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Travel papers depict a nation’s journey
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May 192012
Dubai: History has a way of locking away the secrets of statecraft, but officials at the Naturalisation Department at the General Directorate for Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai are not letting it detract from their mission.
The department founded the Dana Historical Documents Museum late last year, looking to preserve the pre-confederation history of the emirate with the aid of travel documents from that era.
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TOWIE’s Lydia Bright displays her INCREDIBLY burnt bikini body on holiday in Dubai
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May 182012
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It's a popular tourist attraction in Dubai - riding camels along the beach.And while most people opt for sensible shorts and T-shirts as they partake in the activity, Lydia Bright went for something a bit more revealing.The TOWIE star wore a tiny, strapless floral two-piece as she and her friend took in the sights while on camelback during the sunshine break earlier this month.
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UAE: Activists hold IDAHO commemoration with appeal for dialogue with LGBT people
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May 182012
Members of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender groupcommemorated the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) with a message of hope and appeal for dialogue and change.
The UAE is a federation of seven emirates who each have different harsh laws regarding homosexuality, from up to 10 years in prison in Dubai to 14 in Abu-Dhabi, while Article 354 of the Federal Penal Code may even prescribe a death sentence for ‘consensual sodomy’. Punishment Read more [...]
May 172012
After a long, cold winter of hibernating inside museums, artists venture out into the heat this summer to create art in the public realm. Cities around the world are gearing up for the sunny season by commissioning public art projects, helping to create a local sense of place and identity. From the parks of New York to the streets of Dubai, exciting outdoor installations are debuting just in time for Summer 2012 - what can you expect to find in a city near you? Traditionally, Read more [...]
May 172012
Dana Gas PJSC (DANA), a fuel producer with
$1 billion in Islamic bonds maturing in October, risks losing
rights to the Zora natural-gas field in the United Arab Emirates
because the company failed to start production, two people
familiar with the situation said.
The government of the U.A.E. sheikhdom of Sharjah, where
Dana Gas is based, may end the company’s contract unless it
shows progress at the field this year, the people said,
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May 162012
For the fashion designer Homa Qamar, a hectic work life and few opportunities to socialise with fellow Pakistanis make it difficult to meet Mr Right.The unmarried 29-year-old, who was born and raised in Dubai, believes many men also feel intimidated by her success."I think when you are successful, it does become very difficult to meet the right person," she says. "There is a pressure from my family to get married Read more [...]
Madonna’s UAE concert details revealed
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May 162012
DUBAI: Organisers of Madonna's debut concert in the UAE are leaving no stones unturned as the pop queen prepares to wow more than 50,000 fans over two nights on June 3 and 4 in Abu Dhabi.
Flash Entertainment announced on Wednesday it was doing ‘extensive refurbishment work' to the newly named du Arena (formerly Yas Arena), to enhance every aspect of the venue for the MDNA Tour, one of the biggest it has hosted.
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Imo Indigenes Form National Support Group in Dubai
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May 152012
Indigenes of Imo State came together on Saturday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the opening of their first organisation for expats, with a tribal ruler, a representative of the state government and many others joining the party.
"Citizen Imo is a platform for all expats in the Gulf region to celebrate the Imo culture and to channel their resources for the enhancement of trade and tourism between Imo, Nigeria, UAE and other Gulf states," said Emeka Abbas, President of Citizen Imo.
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DSS 2011 brings Dh8.8 billion to Dubai’s economy
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May 152012
Dubai Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) said, more than four million visitors visited Dubai’s summer attractions last year that boosted Dubai’s economy by 8.8 billion including Dh5.9 billion spent by regional and international visitors, and Dh2.9 billion spent by UAE residents.
During the 2011 festival, an estimated four million people participated in DSS-related activities and events, with a total of 888,882 regional and Read more [...]
RTA urges school managements to take part in Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport
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May 142012
The RTA called for such attention to be exhibited in the participation of schools and school transport operators in the School Transport category of DAST with a view to enhancing their contribution in broadening upgrading this sector to keep abreast of the education boom seen by the UAE.A statement to this effect was made during the workshop held by the Committee in RTA Head Office for which it invited scores of school managements across the UAE to discuss with the issues topics of common Read more [...]
May 142012
About CholesterolCholesterol is a fat-like substance that's made by your body or comes from your diet. Low-density lipoprotein particles, or LDL, carry most of the cholesterol in the blood. LDL cholesterol is often called "bad cholesterol." Over time, unhealthy levels of LDL can cause cholesterol build up in the arteries forming plaque, which can reduce blood flow. Plaque can break open, causing clots in the arteries and further blocking blood flow, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.About Read more [...]
Fasting for justice in Dubai
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May 132012
A Belgian man jailed in Dubai for writing cheques which bounced is in a critical condition as a result of a weeks-long hunger strike, according to a member of his family.
Olivier Loeb, a 51-year-old businessman, is one of at least 17 foreigners currently refusing food in protest at their imprisonment and to draw attention to the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) bounced-cheque laws.
The other hunger strikers, who are made up of British, Irish, Lebanese, Bahraini, and Saudi nationals, are Read more [...]