Stringent food control
measures planned Khaleej Times - UAE News: Stringent food control
measures planned
ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) recently conducted its first workshop for more than 350 representatives from food establishments in the emirate, on Saturday. It also unveiled details of the Abu Dhabi Environment, Health and Safety Management System (AD EHSMS) for the food sector, at the Rocco Forte Hotel.- Al Ain Zoo becomes hub of conservation efforts Khaleej Times - UAE News: Al Ain Zoo becomes hub of conservation efforts
AL AIN - Development projects, climate change and human encroachment into animal habitats are trampling on several species and putting them at risk of extinction. Protection of wildlife may be on the backburner during an economic downturn, but Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort, or simply the Al Ain Zoo, hopes some talking points will put the spotlight back on endangered animals across the world.
- Road closure near Rolla Khaleej Times - UAE News: Road closure near Rolla
SHARJAH - The Sharjah Public Works Department in coordination with the police would close the Corniche Road partially from the Fish Market to Al Jubail bus station from January 30 to February 1.
- Ministry warns against illegal food price hike Khaleej Times - UAE News: Ministry warns against illegal food price hike
RAS AL KHAIMAH - The Ministry of Economy, as part of its initiative to fix the prices of some 1,000 commodities, has warned all outlets in Ras Al Khaimah about illegal price hikes, following a number of complaints.
- Campaign against unsafe henna Khaleej Times - UAE News: Campaign against unsafe henna
ABU DHABI - The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City will conduct inspections on ladies' beauty salons in the city to curb the use of harmful chemicals in henna (popular hand-designing product with natural colours).
- Traffic violations fall in Sharjah Khaleej Times - UAE News: Traffic violations fall in Sharjah
SHARJAH - Traffic violations in the Emirate of Sharjah witnessed a sharp fall compared to the figures in the preceding year.
- Making science interesting Khaleej Times - UAE News: Making science interesting
SHARJAH - Amusing students with stories of science and some of the greatest discoveries known to mankind, young science lovers from the Wesgreen International School's girl's campus celebrated the annual science week at their school.
- New park to be built in RAK Khaleej Times - UAE News: New park to be built in RAK
RAS AL KHAIMAH - The emirate will have a new public park in a few months at Al Shaam area, according to a senior official at the Department of Public Works.
- Drive to collect non-degradable bags Khaleej Times - UAE News: Drive to collect non-degradable bags
FUJAIRAH - The Environment Protection Section of the Public Services and Environment Department of Fujairah Municipality has launched a campaign to collect non-degradable plastic bags in the emirate as the municipality's ban on such bags came into effect on January 1.
- Campaign launched to control markets Khaleej Times - UAE News: Campaign launched to control markets
DUBAI - The Ministry of Economy has launched a series of measures and actions to control markets in the UAE in coordination with local departments through a common action plan. Over 400 inspectors from the authorities concerned are cooperating with the ministry to strengthen control on the markets.
- Report to mirror Arab media growth Khaleej Times - UAE News: Report to mirror Arab media growth
DUBAI - The Dubai Press Club, organisers of the annual Arab Media Forum and Arab Journalism Awards, announced on Saturday that it has commenced work on its flagship 'Arab Media Outlook', monitoring the development of the region's media landscape and its projected growth from 2012 to 2016.
- Al Qasimi hospital conducts open heart surgeries Gulf News - UAE News: Al Qasimi hospital conducts open heart surgeries
Sharjah’s Al Qasimi hospital conducted four open heart surgeries on Sunday, in line with a campaign to treat heart conditions of children and the elderly
- Finance Minister announces transfer of salaries with incr... Gulf News - UAE News: Finance Minister announces transfer of salaries with increment
Ministry of Finance has successfully finalised transfers of salaries for January 2012
- New Ahmad Al Tayer mosque received in Umm Suqeim 1 Gulf News - UAE News: New Ahmad Al Tayer mosque received in Umm Suqeim 1
Dubai Islamic Affairs Sunday received the Ahmad Al Tayer mosque located in Umm Suqeim 1
- A decade on, poetry evening continues to be a crowd puller Gulf News - UAE News: A decade on, poetry evening continues to be a crowd puller
Poems, based on the themes of patriotism and brotherhood, have traditionally been a part of Republic Day celebrations for Indians
- Temperatures to fall again from Monday Gulf News - UAE News: Temperatures to fall again from Monday
Forecasters expect a fall in temperature again from Monday
- Light showers expected in parts of the northern emirates Gulf News - UAE News: Light showers expected in parts of the northern emirates
Light showers are expected in some parts of the northern emirates Sunday evening and at night, warned the weather forecaster
- Seeing is believing: UAE Vice-President tells Chinese paper Gulf News - UAE News: Seeing is believing: UAE Vice-President tells Chinese paper
Full transcript of Shaikh Mohammad's interview with Beijing Youth Daily
- UAE seeks to foster ties with China in key sectors Gulf News - UAE News: UAE seeks to foster ties with China in key sectors
UAE is seeking to foster cooperation with China in the areas of trade, science, technology, and renewable and clean energy, says Shaikh Mohammad
- Integrated stance needed to stop bullying Gulf News - UAE News: Integrated stance needed to stop bullying
Conference tackles what schools and communities should do to curb aggressive behaviour
- Taxi drivers' honesty tested Gulf News - UAE News: Taxi drivers' honesty tested
Return of items left in cars monitored
- Engaging the services of unlicensed masseuse could land ... Gulf News - UAE News: Engaging the services of unlicensed masseuse could land you in jail
Experts discuss the legal implications when one succumbs to the lure of risky pleasures
- Dubai sets its sights on 100% recycling of waste by 2030 Gulf News - UAE News: Dubai sets its sights on 100% recycling of waste by 2030
Dubai Municipality has set a goal for zero rubbish to go into land fills in 20 years' time
- Real Madrid win easily to pile pressure on Barca Business 24|7 - UAE News: Real Madrid win easily to pile pressure on Barca
Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Ozil scored to help Real Madrid beat Zaragoza 3-1 on Saturday and move to points
- Rangers thrash Hibs to reduce Celtic lead Business 24|7 - UAE News: Rangers thrash Hibs to reduce Celtic lead
Rangers took advantage of Celtic's involvement in the League Cup to reduce the gap at the top of the Scottish Premier
- Fiorentina beat Siena 2-1 in Tuscan derby Business 24|7 - UAE News: Fiorentina beat Siena 2-1 in Tuscan derby
Brazilian-born striker Amauri helped Fiorentina beat struggling Serie A rivals Siena 2-1 on his club debut in the
- Libya's NTC adopts election law, abandons quota for women Business 24|7 - UAE News: Libya's NTC adopts election law, abandons quota for women
Libya's ruling National Transitional Council said it adopted on Saturday a new electoral law on the basis of which the
- Bilbao, Espanyol close on Champions League place Business 24|7 - UAE News: Bilbao, Espanyol close on Champions League place
Espanyol beat a ten-man Mallorca on Saturday with a Vladimir Weiss goal to remain fifth in La Liga and move level on
- January salaries with increments transferred to employees Business 24|7 - UAE News: January salaries with increments transferred to employees
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, announced on Sunday that the
- Rock is champ; Tiger gets stuck in woods Business 24|7 - UAE News: Rock is champ; Tiger gets stuck in woods
Britain's Robert Rock won his head-to-head duel with a ragged Tiger Woods to lift the Abu Dhabi Championship title on
- Arab ministers to discuss Syria crisis on Feb. 5 Business 24|7 - UAE News: Arab ministers to discuss Syria crisis on Feb. 5
Arab foreign ministers will meet on Feb. 5 to discuss the Syria crisis, a top Arab League official said on Sunday after
- Fog Alert: Dubai motorists warned visibility at near-zero Business 24|7 - UAE News: Fog Alert: Dubai motorists warned visibility at near-zero
Early morning fog blanketed several major roads in Dubai – especially Emirates Road, Al Khail Road and parts of Sheikh
- 6.2-magnitude quake strikes remote Pacific area: USGS Business 24|7 - UAE News: 6.2-magnitude quake strikes remote Pacific area: USGS
A strong 6.2-magnitdue earthquake struck beneath the Pacific off New Zealand's Kermadec Islands on Sunday, US
- Iran "very optimistic" on nuclear experts' visit Business 24|7 - UAE News: Iran "very optimistic" on nuclear experts' visit
Iran said on Sunday it was very optimistic over a visit by U.N. nuclear inspectors aimed at shedding light on suspected
- At least 26 killed in Peru drug rehab center fire Business 24|7 - UAE News: At least 26 killed in Peru drug rehab center fire
A fire in a drug rehabilitation center in a densely populated area of Lima Saturday has killed at least 26 people and
- Saudi mulls shorter hours for private sector ArabianBusiness - UAE News: Saudi mulls shorter hours for private sector
Committee to look at options to encourage more Saudi nationals to work in private sector
- Rock is Abu Dhabi champion after Woods fades ArabianBusiness - UAE News: Rock is Abu Dhabi champion after Woods fades
Robert Rock nets title after head-to-head duel with former world No.1 in UAE capital
- ‘Toilet brushes, 5000’; inside the Olympic Village sh... ArabianBusiness - UAE News: ‘Toilet brushes, 5000’; inside the Olympic Village shopping list
Organisers have six months to kit out apartments before 16,000 athletes descend on London
- Tamweel profit surges as Dubai property stabilises ArabianBusiness - UAE News: Tamweel profit surges as Dubai property stabilises
Dubai home loans firm in the black with $8m profit as real estate market shows sign of steadying
- Police arrest Murdoch tabloid staff, raid offices ArabianBusiness - UAE News: Police arrest Murdoch tabloid staff, raid offices
Arrests follow probe into suspected payoffs by Sun journalists to police officers, says tabloid
- Can’t afford to buy a luxury car? Rent one instead ArabianBusiness - UAE News: Can’t afford to buy a luxury car? Rent one instead
From BMWs, to Ferraris, to Lamborghinis, we’ve ranked the price of the UAE’s most stylish cars
- Can’t afford to buy a luxury car? Opt to rent one instead
- Costa offers $14,500 payout to passengers in cruise disaster ArabianBusiness - UAE News: Costa offers $14,500 payout to passengers in cruise disaster
Costa Cruises hopes to limit legal fallout of cruise liner sinking, which left at least sixteen dead
- Ancient dinosaur nesting site unearthed in South Africa ArabianBusiness - UAE News: Ancient dinosaur nesting site unearthed in South Africa
Scientists believe dinosaur ‘nursery’ in Golden Gate Highlands National Park is 190 million years old
- Lego man takes near-space voyage in $400 science project ArabianBusiness - UAE News: Lego man takes near-space voyage in $400 science project
Two Canadian teenage students send Lego man soaring 80,000 feet into near-space
- Economic crisis takes a back seat at luxury Doha Motor Show ArabianBusiness - UAE News: Economic crisis takes a back seat at luxury Doha Motor Show
Latest high-end models wow the crowds as carmakers aim to tap lucrative Gulf car market
- Omanis turn down evacuation pleas despite flood fears ArabianBusiness - UAE News: Omanis turn down evacuation pleas despite flood fears
Residents of threatened village Hail Al Ghaf have refused to move in spite of government warnings
- Reducing reliance on 17 million barrels of oil per day th... AMEinfo - UAE News: Reducing reliance on 17 million barrels of oil per day through Straits of Hormuz
United Arab Emirates: Recent tensions have raised the spectre that ships travelling through the Straits of Hormuz may be impeded in the near future. Crescent Petroleum's President Badr Jafar assesses the likely impact of any such blockage on the region's oil and gas exports and the wider economic implications. [AMEInfo.com]
- Al Ain Dairy to showcase its products at Gulfood 2012 AMEinfo - UAE News: Al Ain Dairy to showcase its products at Gulfood 2012
United Arab Emirates: Al Ain Dairy, one of the region's largest dairy producers and leading FMCG brands, has announced its participation in Gulfood 2012, the world's largest annual food and hospitality show to be held in Dubai on February 19th to 22nd 2012 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. [AMEInfo.com]
- Najaf completes Flydubai's Iraq quartet AMEinfo - UAE News: Najaf completes Flydubai's Iraq quartet
United Arab Emirates: Flydubai, Dubai's low cost airline, began its three-times weekly service to Najaf, bringing its total number of destinations in Iraq to four. The inaugural flight, FZ221, departed Dubai Terminal 2 at 0700hrs, and landed in Najaf International Airport at 0840hrs local time. [AMEInfo.com]
- US-UAE Business Council to announce a U.S. Commercial Ene... AMEinfo - UAE News: US-UAE Business Council to announce a U.S. Commercial Energy Trade Mission to UAE
United Arab Emirates: The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to announce a U.S. Commercial Energy Trade Mission to the United Arab Emirates taking place from Sunday, March 18th to Thursday, March 22nd, 2011. [AMEInfo.com]
- Al Habtoor Motors starts 2012 with new vehicle deal with ... AMEinfo - UAE News: Al Habtoor Motors starts 2012 with new vehicle deal with Diamondlease
United Arab Emirates: Al Habtoor Motors, the official dealer of Mitsubishi in the UAE, has started the year 2012 with an upward swing by signing a significant vehicle deal with Diamondlease. In January 2012, Diamondlease bought over 300 Mitsubishi vehicles from Al Habtoor Motors making it the single largest order to date, this year. [AMEInfo.com]
- Fraud fear not rubbish 7Days - UAE News: Fraud fear not rubbish
This news was brought to you by www.7days.aeSCAVENGERS swarming on bins in Sharjah are pocketing bank details, passport copies and personal information that could be sold on to fraudsters, an expert has warned.The emirates police force and municipality are teaming up with waste management firm Beeah to crack down on rubbish robbers who are pilfering private data from the dumpsters of careless residents.Beeahs confidential document destruction expert, Walid Zabaneh, said the bin-jackers are believed to be illegal immigrants in many cases and could be passing on sensitive information to a third party for a price.He said: We do know that theres a big problem [with identity theft]. Credit card statements, passport copies, bank slips - all these things are thrown away by people at the moment and it can get into the wrong hands.Illegal immigrants are among those who are going through rubbish and they can sell this type of information onwards for money.The garbage hunters will pocket anything from mouldy potatoes to plastic cartons, so paperwork containing personal details is a jackpot for those desperate enough to delve into the stinking cesspits of Sharjah dustbins. And Beeah boss Khalid Al Huraimel said companies that do not take care of their files are also at risk. He added: Waste scavenging is very much a reality in the UAE, with those willing to go through a companys waste, in hopes of uncovering importantinformation.Experts say all paperwork containing personal information, however seemingly insignificant, can open a door to criminals intent on emptying bank accounts, cloning identities and taking cash from credit cards.This article was originally published by www.7days.ae.
- Two children die in Al Ain crash 7Days - UAE News: Two children die in Al Ain crash
This news was brought to you by www.7days.aeA family has been ripped apart after a horrific head-on crash claimed the lives of a father and his two children on their way to school.Rescue workers were met by a scene of utter carnage yesterday when they arrived at the mangled wreckage of the two-car collision, with seats and debris strewn across Zayed bin Sultan Street in Al Ain.Six other members of the family were also injured, police said. It is believed a sibling of the dead children is among those in a critical condition.Abu Dhabi Police chief, Major General Mohammed Al Awadi Menhali, sent his sympathy to the family but said he was frustrated that drivers continue to ignore simple road safety rules.He said: “Despite the warning messages broadcast by police and despite the awareness campaigns, these crashes are still happening. I wish them a full recovery.But road users must take more care.”POLICE URGE SAFETYThe cause of the crash, which happened close to Bawadi Mall, is under investigation. Police have yet to confirm whether the vehicle was overcrowded or if any of the passengers were wearing seatbelts.It is believed the father was driving. The Commander of Al Ain’s traffic department, Colonel Hamad Nasser Al Balushi said: “It seems that driver of one car lost control and hit the other straight-on, causing this terrifying accident. We are again sending the message to drivers - you must be aware of dangers of the road, you must drive carefully and safely.”The crash comes just three weeks after two children were killed in a crash on the Dubai-Hatta road.The founder of Buckle Up in the Back, Lesley Cully, said: “It’s horrific. Absolutely needless. For the sake of not driving safely, wearing a seatbelt, making sure you’ve got a car seat and using common sense - this is what happens.”This article was originally published by www.7days.ae.
- Guard attacked in cable heist 7Days - UAE News: Guard attacked in cable heist
This news was brought to you by www.7days.aeFOUR men have been accused of assaulting a security guard and stealing Dhs182,000worth of cables.The Pakistanis appeared at Dubai Court of First Instance yesterday, where they deniedthe charges. According to Dubai Public Prosecution, the crime happened in December at aconstruc tion site in Al Khawaneej in Dubai.They claim one of the defendants hit the security guard with a wooden board, stunning him, while two other men tied him to his chair and punched him. “I was guarding the area when they assaulted me and then they threatened to kill me if I made a noise and took my mobile phone" the 45-year-old Indian victim said in the court records. “I was so scared especially when they threatened me with a knife and I kept quiet.”The three other men used a bolt cutter to cut the cables and then a van arrived to haul the stolen goods away.However, the guard managed to untie his hands and called police, who launchedan investigation and arrested the four defen dants a few weeks later.The case has been adjourned.This article was originally published by www.7days.ae.
- Ruler gives prisoners second chance 7Days - UAE News: Ruler gives prisoners second chance
This news was brought to you by www.7days.aeDOZENS of convicted criminals in Ras Al Khaimah
have been freed early from prison.
The 66 inmates were pardoned by the emirates ruler,
HH Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, earlier this
month. Ras Al Khaimahs courts department said a committee had been set up to assess prisoners who
would be eligible for early release and those of good
character were chosen.
Family circumstances and good behaviour while
behind bars were also taken into consideration, it said.This article was originally published by www.7days.ae.
- Dubai fans bag a peek at Paris Hilton 7Days - UAE News: Dubai fans bag a peek at Paris Hilton
This news was brought to you by www.7days.aeSocialite turned TV star Paris Hilton kept her fans waiting last night after she got stuck in Dubai traffic on the way to a personal appearance.Hilton announced on Twitter yesterday that she would be visiting her handbag store in Ibn Battuta Mall at 6pm.A huge crowd soon gathered but had to wait as Hilton turned up an hour late, after tweeting she was stuck in traffic. But she still got a warm welcome and tweeted:“Wow! Such a Huge crowd here at my Handbag Store! I love all my fans so much!!!”The heiress has been in town for a birthday bash for the Monarch’s Okku restaurant.This article was originally published by www.7days.ae.
- Woman could face affair charge 7Days - UAE News: Woman could face affair charge
This news was brought to you by www.7days.aeA man accused of raping his girlfriend after they sat boozing in a public park in Dubai was jailed for six months after the charges were changed from rape to having an illegal affair.The 34-year-old from Kyrgyzstan had denied subjecting the 24-year-old, from Kazakhstan, to the sex attack.Dubai Court of First Instance yesterday deemed the sex was consensual and jailed the man along with fining him Dhs1,000 for consuming alcohol.It is possible that the woman will also now be prosecuted for having an illegal affair. The woman had alleged that last September the man attacked her in a park in Discovery Gardens.The woman said in official records: “We sat talking and consuming alcohol. He started harassing me and kissed me. I asked him to stop but he pushed me on the ground and lay on top of me. I yelled at him but he wouldn’t stop.“He was heavy. He raped me. I ran home and called the police afterwards.” The court was told that a forensic report showed no signs of rape.The defendant had told the court: “I’m a decent man, an engineer, and I wouldn’t do that. She agreed to have sex,” he said. The defendant claimed the victim had tried to drop the charges before the first court hearing in January.ali.shouk@7days.aeThis article was originally published by www.7days.ae.
1000's are reading these UAE news daily! Be one of them: