Apr 172012
The exhibition included a number of activities such as medical checkups, providing free consultancy on food safety and public health, in addition to the distribution of relevant publications and brochures for diabetic and pressure patients. Free samples of aniline milk, alternative sweeteners Read more [...]
Heritage Week kicks off in Dubai
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Apr 162012
Dubai: To showcase the rich heritage of the emirate, Dubai Municipality launched Heritage Week on Sunday at Falcon Museum, Nad Al Sheba.
The week-long awareness campaign marks the World Heritage Day which is observed on April 18 and aims to educate the public on the Read more [...]
New Guidelines for School Canteens
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Apr 122012
Dubai: In a move that could have far-reaching consequences for schoolchildren, authorities in Dubai will soon specify what and how much food they should consume daily, XPRESS has learnt.
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Dubai warns 20000 health clubs over hygiene
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Apr 112012
The recent Dubai Municipality Customers' Forum
Dubai Municipality has announced that almost 20,000 health and safety warnings were sent to fitness clubs and salons in Dubai in 2011.
At a recent customers’ forum, which saw Read more [...]
Apr 102012
Dubai Food inspectors with Dubai Municipality seized nearly one tonne of illegal fish being sold in the market contrary to size-limit regulations, senior officials said Monday.
In a crackdown on the Dubai Fish Market in Deira conducted across two weeks, inspectors were Read more [...]
Dubai Municipality gets tough on erring salons
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Apr 092012
DUBAI - Nearly 20,000 warnings were issued against salons, beauty parlours, spas, health clubs and fitness centres in Dubai for violating health and safety rules in 2011, the Dubai Municipality said on Sunday. Many of them were Read more [...]
Apr 072012
The contract will convert a horse riding club into a kind of circus attraction, say a group of riders and students at the Mushrif Equestrian Club, a private horse riding club located in Mushrif Park Dubai.
The contract they refer to is a new rental one from the Read more [...]
A few steps to make the drive effective
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Mar 312012
Dubai: People who wish to do their bit for the environment by participating in Earth Hour should prepare well and also encourage their friends to participate in the campaign.
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Residents hold the key to end begging
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Mar 252012
Dubai: Residents have a key role to play in helping reduce the growing menace of begging in the emirate, according to a senior official.
Cases of strangers knocking at the doors or accosting people at parking lots or near mosques have increased in Read more [...]
Stray cats can pose public health risk, says DM
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Mar 232012
DUBAI: The Department of Public Health Services at the Dubai Municipality stated that the newly issued imposition of fines for feeding stray cats is based on civic body’s keenness to ensure the public’s health and safety and in no Read more [...]
Mar 222012
DUBAI: Animal groups have lashed out against the move to impose fines on people feeding stray cats in Dubai, even as reports state their population could be reaching "frightening" proportions.
"This is ridiculous. If an animal is hungry, we Read more [...]
Mar 222012
DUBAI, UAE, March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
March 22, World Water Day - United Nations
According to the United Nations, the adequate management of water resources is key to assuring adequate nourishment before the growing demand of the world population.
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Mar 222012
WAM Dubai, Mar 21st, 2012 (WAM)--Dubai Municipality said the level of bromate substance found in the bottled water does not include carcinogenic substances that pose direct threat to the health of consumers as the ratio of substance existing in the bottled water is very Read more [...]
Mar 202012
Dubai: The Dubai Municipality has advised residents to desist from feeding stray cats or dogs and warned that those found flouting the rule risk fines of Dh200.
"We first warn people and it is only Read more [...]
Dubai to levy Dh200 fine for feeding stray cats
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Mar 192012
Feeding stray animals on the streets of Dubai is a violation of health laws and offenders can be fined Dh200.
According to a report in the Arabic daily Al Bayan, Dubai Municipality has warned people against feeding stray cats and animals on the streets as it is deemed Read more [...]