Gyan brace earns Al Ain 2-2 draw against Al Wasl
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Apr 152012
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -A brace from Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan earned United Arab Emirates league leaders Al Ain a 2-2 draw against Diego Maradona's Al Wasl club Saturday.
The draw keeps Al Ain on pace to win the league title while denting Al Wasl's chances of finishing fourth and possibly qualifying for the Asian Champions league next season. Read more [...]
Possibility of showers in western region
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Apr 132012
Al Ain: Weekend weather will remain cloudy, with a chance of rain on Saturday in the western and coastal areas of the UAE, according to the national weather bureau.
The amount of clouds is likely to increase in coastal and western areas Read more [...]
Apr 132012
Al Ain: Weekend weather will remain cloudy, with a chance of rain on Saturday in the western and coastal areas of the UAE, according to the national weather bureau.
The amount of clouds is likely to increase in coastal and western areas Read more [...]
Possibility of showers in the UAE
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Apr 132012
Al Ain: Weekend weather will remain cloudy, with a chance of rain on Saturday in the western and coastal areas of the UAE, according to the national weather bureau.
The amount of clouds is likely to increase in coastal and western areas Read more [...]
In the footsteps of Mubarak bin London
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Apr 132012
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The British explorer Wilfred Thesiger, locally known as "Sheikh Mubarak bin London", with companions Salim bin Ghabaisha (right) and Salama bin Kabina (left) in Abu Dhabi in 1948
The British explorer Wilfred Thesiger, locally known as "Sheikh Mubarak bin London", with companions Salim bin Ghabaisha (right) and Salama bin Kabina (left) in Read more [...]
Death gets cheaper in the UAE
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Apr 022012
The government of Abu Dhabi has altered regulations that appear to
encourage the use of a new emirate-funded crematorium over burial or
repatriation of non-Muslim expatriates.
The cost of funerals has been steadily increasing in the United Arab
Emirates (UAE), Read more [...]
Death Gets Cheaper in UAE
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Mar 292012
New crematorium cuts costs, but shipping expat bodies home remains expensive
The government of Abu Dhabi has altered regulations that appear to encourage the use of a new emirate-funded crematorium over burial or repatriation of non-Muslim expatriates.
The cost of funerals has been steadily Read more [...]
Foreign varsities have edge over others
Education
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Mar 202012
(Staff Reporter) Published: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Foreign varsities have edge over others
Emiratis aged between 18 and 30 are split down the middle when choosing to pursue higher education in a private or a federal university, according to a survey.The survey Read more [...]
Al Ain take firm grip on league with thin win
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Mar 172012
Abu Dhabi: Asamoah Gyan's penalty conversion in the 56th minute against Al Ahli on Friday night helped Al Ain take a firm grip of the top position in the Etisalat Pro League.
In a late game played on Friday, Al Ain extended their lead to seven points after Al Read more [...]
New burial rules ease paperwork and money
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Mar 102012
A new rule covering the cremation and burial of dead bodies in Abu Dhabi will ease the paper work related to the cremation of dead bodies. This has resulted in residents of Sharjah, Ajman, Dubai and other Northern Emirates using a new state-of-the-art Read more [...]
What makes a parent negligent?
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Nov 292011
Dubai: Parenting responsibility includes taking care of a child’s physical, emotional and educational well-being, says Dr Onita Nakra, Educational Psychologist, Counsellor, American School of Dubai.
According to her, “Parental neglect is said to occur when a parent fails to attend to the child’s needs in any of these areas. For example, not taking the child to the doctor when medical attention is needed; or neglecting to provide adequate Read more [...]
UAE aerospace on radar
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Nov 292011
A few years ago no one would have thought the UAE could manufacture aircraft spare parts or components, let alone assemble its own aircraft. However, that perception is changing fast. The country has largely remained a buyer of aircraft for years as its five airlines — Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, RAK Airways and flydubai — have been placing aircraft orders to expand their fleets.
The UAE is now looking at assembling its own Read more [...]
Diego Maradona lashes out at rival Al Ain coach
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Nov 212011
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -Infamous for using his fist to score a goal during a World Cup quarterfinal match, Diego Maradona took a shot at an opposing coach for the way he celebrated a victory.
Maradona, who took over at United Arab Emirates club Al Wasl in May, was upset with Al Ain coach Cosmin Olaroiu's celebration in the 1-0 loss Saturday. Olaroiu and his staff apparently directed their joy at the 1986 World Cup-winning Argentine after Al Ain scored the only goal.
"All that happened Read more [...]