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09/07/2010 07:32 AM
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Police ready to ensure safety during Eid holidays
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Police are in full preparation to welcome the Eid holidays and ensure safety in all public areas.
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09/07/2010 07:20 AM
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Some healthcare centers to remain open during Eid Al Fitr holidays
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The Ambulatory Healthcare Services announced regular workdays at some of its centers
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09/07/2010 03:22 AM
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Free parking in Dubai for Eid from Wednesday
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Parking space of Deira Fish Market will not be exempted during the Eid holiday period
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09/07/2010 03:07 AM
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Second black box of crashed UPS cargo plane found
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The Boeing 400-747’s second black box was found amidst the wreckage of the plane
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09/07/2010 01:23 AM
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Sharjah to increase bus services during Eid
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During Eid holidays, commuters will only have to wait approximately 15 minutes in order to catch a bus, instead of waiting for up to 40 minutes
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09/07/2010 01:00 AM
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20 cars seized for speeding over 200 km/h
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Uniformed as well as undercover traffic patrol teams have used the Sniper radars successfully to nab several speedsters
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09/06/2010 01:28 PM
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UAE team in Jeddah to discuss GCC Customs Union
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The delegation included Shaikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.
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09/06/2010 12:41 PM
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Mohammad makes phone call to King Hamad
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During the phone call, Shaikh Mohammad expressed the UAE's full support with Bahrain concerning the measures taken to ensure its security and stability.
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09/06/2010 09:33 AM
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UAE panel constituted to sight Shawwal moon
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Minister of justice to chair the Shawwal moon-sighting committee to determine the first day of Eid Al Fitr
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09/06/2010 09:33 AM
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Her challenge is to be engaging
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"Fasting is very difficult, unfortunately," says Syeda Maheen Jafri, a Pakistani personal banking adviser. "It's very difficult to talk and not be able to eat and drink. I talk continuously for six hours with no pause, and no water to drink. Also in Ramadan people seem to call non-stop."
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09/06/2010 09:33 AM
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Ensuring road safety with a radiant smile
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Traffic officers and patrol units are present round the clock to make sure that traffic flows smoothly — even during the scorching summer heat and during the fasting period of Ramadan.
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09/06/2010 09:33 AM
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Sharjah parking inspector on dealing with heat and short tempers
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Despite the stressful demands of his work, a parking inspector tries to stay calm on the job in Sharjah
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09/06/2010 09:33 AM
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It is much hotter this fasting month
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August is one of the hottest months of the year in the UAE with the mercury touching 40 degrees. The humidity level is not so high; it is yet to reach its peak as it does every September, but it still feels suffocating in the covered dining hall.
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09/06/2010 09:09 AM
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Number of pesticides on UAE watchlist doubles
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Organic farming and hydroponics, a technique that employs minerally-enriched water instead of soil, is also being encouraged, rather than the spraying of chemicals to keep burrowing pests from damaging produce.
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09/06/2010 09:09 AM
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Policeman denies belittling colleague
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When the 28-year-old Emirati policeman appeared before the Dubai Appeals Court he pleaded not guilty and firmly denied the charge of disparaging the police major, also an Emirati.
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09/06/2010 09:09 AM
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Cross-dresser in Dubai seeks acquittal of charges
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The 23-year-old student's lawyer Yasser Al Naqbi on Monday asked the Dubai Cassation Court to cancel his client's one-year imprisonment and dismiss his charges.
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09/06/2010 09:09 AM
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Man accused of framing his wife
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The housewife, 43, and the sales manager, 39, appealed their primary judgment [one year in jail] when they appeared before the Dubai Appeals Court on Monday.
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09/06/2010 09:09 AM
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Graduates satisfied with education amid concerns
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According to a research report conducted between July 25 and August 15 by Bayt.com, a recruitment agency in the country, 95 per cent of UAE respondents asserted that they were satisfied with the quality of higher education they received.
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09/06/2010 08:01 AM
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Accidents could increase by 20-50% during Eid
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Dr Jihad Awad, the ER Consultant at Al Mafraq Hospital, saw a 20 per cent increase in the number of patients treated due to traffic accidents during Eid, out of which five per cent of those were critical, these he says were mostly young males.
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09/06/2010 08:01 AM
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Sharjah steps up food, toy inspections
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"In the interest of public safety we are cracking down on outlets that may provide food that is unfit for human consumption," said Engineer Sultan Abdullah Al Mualla, director-general of Sharjah Municipality.
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09/06/2010 07:23 AM
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Check cans carefully when buying tinned food
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In this concluding segment on food safety, experts from the authority provide ready answers to some questions about food that must have crossed our minds at some point of time or the other.
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09/06/2010 07:23 AM
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Red Crescent distributing Dh7m Eid Zakat for families
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The amount is likely to increase by next week since donations are ongoing till the Eid day.
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09/06/2010 07:22 AM
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Ramadan TV films tackle social issues
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The 60-second films, developed by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) and aired on Abu Dhabi TV, dealt with the harmful effects of domestic violence, marital disputes, drug use and other social issues.
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09/06/2010 07:02 AM
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Calls for bus shelter in Deira
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Commuters find it difficult as there is no shade at all at Deira fish market bus stop
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09/06/2010 06:40 AM
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Police arrest five-member gang for stealing copper cables
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Sharjah Police received a tip-off about a number of unknown men who broke into a warehouse in Industrial Area 13
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09/06/2010 05:42 AM
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Sharjah's Al Midfa Roundabout closed for maintenance
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Officials urged motorists to use the diverted routes that are properly equipped with signboards
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09/06/2010 02:23 AM
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UAE private sector to get two days off for Eid
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Official holiday is to be accounted for as a paid holiday for all those working in private sector companies
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09/06/2010 02:04 AM
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Temperature hovers about 44 C in Dubai
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Sharjah was reeling at 47 degree Celsius on Sunday and humidity at 70 per cent
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09/06/2010 12:52 AM
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Heroin smuggler arrested at Dubai airport: police
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Suspect arrived from Faisalabad en route to Kuala Lumpur
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09/05/2010 02:01 PM
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Ruler of Sharjah orders dispatch of relief for Pakistan
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Shaikh Mohammad Bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Finance Department, said the aid consignment included foodstuff and medical items, as well as a flying hospital to provide first aid and medical treatment to the victims of floods
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09/05/2010 01:37 PM
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Shaikh Mohammad receives dignitaries in Khor Dubai
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Welcoming the guests, Shaikh Mohammad said he was pleased with the gathering and the opportunity to recollect the nation’s history and the old days of the forefathers
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09/05/2010 11:52 AM
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Gang arrested over spate of van thefts
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The gang comprised eight men of Asian and Iranian nationalities who forged documents to smuggle the vehicles out of the country, an official at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Sharjah Police said.
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09/05/2010 09:11 AM
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Dubai top court takes up Dh200m libel case
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Earlier this year, the Dubai Appeals Court ordered the newspaper to pay Dh100,000 in compensation to the claimant for the emotional and moral anguish he underwent on account of the defamatory article.
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09/05/2010 09:10 AM
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Three held for burglary attempt in Dubai
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The three Bangladeshi suspects managed to enter the shop through a hole dug in the ceiling of the shop.
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09/05/2010 09:10 AM
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Dubai Customs seizes 3kg of opium hidden in wooden toys
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A Customs inspector at Dubai Cargo Village suspected the parcel which contained a carton with four wooden toys and a bag as per the bill of lading.
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09/05/2010 09:10 AM
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Sentences on young drug users too harsh, top Abu Dhabi judge says
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The judge's observation came after a spate of tough sentences were handed out to drug dealers and addicts in the past month by the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court of First Instance.
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09/05/2010 09:10 AM
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Cases of drug traffickers targeting youth on the rise
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The years 2007, 2008 and 2009 showed a steady increase of drug abuse and trafficking amongst juveniles, according to Major-General Abdul Jaleel Mahdi, director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics at Dubai Police.
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09/05/2010 09:10 AM
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Police officer arrested on bribery charges gets bail
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The police official was in detention since April this year after being accused of trying to cover up a money-laundering investigation, according to sources.
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09/05/2010 09:10 AM
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Woman gets 10 years in jail and Dh50,000 fine
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Prosecutors accused O.H. with smuggling and possessing seven packages of cocaine weighing around 7.11 kilogrammes in all.
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09/05/2010 09:09 AM
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Defence wants hearing of Kerry Winter murder case witnesses
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The Dubai Appeals Court on Sunday requested the Dubai Public Prosecution to contact the General Department of Residency and Foreigners Affairs and enquire whether the two prosecution witnesses are still in the emirate.
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09/05/2010 08:41 AM
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Red light jumping in Abu Dhabi kills eight in 2010
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The police have called on the public to reduce speed as they approach traffic signals in order to avoid causing serious accidents
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09/05/2010 06:57 AM
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Your complaints with organistations
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Readers raise issues with Emirates Airline and etisalat
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09/05/2010 06:56 AM
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Hili Fun City to be reopened on Eid
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New attractions to mark reopening of Hili Fun City, one of the Gulf's largest amusement parks
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09/05/2010 06:54 AM
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Loose pipe is a threat
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Buildings awaiting demolition should be secured to ensure the safety of passers-by.
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09/05/2010 04:48 AM
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Residency offices will remain open till midnight
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Residency office at Bin Souqat Centre in Rashidiya will be open from 9:30pm till 12am from Sunday till the end of Eid Al Fitr
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09/05/2010 03:20 AM
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Eid Al Fitr holidays for federal ministries and departments in UAE announced
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The Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal ministries and departments will start from Wednesday, Ramadan 29
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09/05/2010 02:46 AM
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UAE releases initial report into UPS Boeing crash in Dubai
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Preliminary report into plane crash in Dubai also confirms that pilots of ill-fated UPS plane struggled to maintain altitude
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09/04/2010 11:26 PM
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UPS identifies American crew killed in Dubai crash
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The crash on Friday killed Captain Doug Lampe, 48, and First Officer Matthew Bell, 38. The pilots were flying a Boeing 747-400 en route to Cologne, Germany, when it crashed in Dubai
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09/04/2010 01:03 PM
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Cultural Attaché in touch with UAE students in Christchurch
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A direct line was set up to be linked with all UAE students studying in the country.
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09/04/2010 10:40 AM
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UPS had good safety record
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But air safety experts have attributed that largely to older aircraft used by many operators from developing markets, deficient maintenance and inadequate pilot training provided by some financially-strapped cargo carriers.
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09/04/2010 10:07 AM
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Crash of cargo plane after return to UAE airspace
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The UPS Boeing 747-400 cargo aircraft that crashed in Dubai on Friday faced technical difficulties while in Bahrain's airspace before turning back towards Dubai and crashing at a sensitive military site in the Nad Al Sheba Military Camp.
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09/04/2010 09:29 AM
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Ill-fated aircraft tried to land before it crashed
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The ill-fated Boeing 747-400 cargo plane bound for Cologne from Dubai took off at 7pm on Friday and crashed about an hour later in a military camp located between Emirates Road and Al Ain highway.
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09/04/2010 09:17 AM
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Air India cancels flights to Gulf sector
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Services to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Muscat and Kuwait are affected by the decision.
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09/04/2010 08:40 AM
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A day of spirituality
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This prayer, which holds special significance for people in the capital, saw thousands flock to the Shaikh Zayed Mosque at prayer-time. And I decided to join them, as well as spend my day at the mosque in worship.
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09/04/2010 07:59 AM
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UAE ranks fourth in reliability of police services
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According to the Global Enabling Trade 2010, released by the World Economic Forum, the UAE came among the top 20 countries in the Enabling Trade Index, leading the region at a very strong 16th position, ahead of the United Kingdom, Chile and the United States.
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09/04/2010 07:58 AM
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Crash probe could take over a year
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Saif Al Suwaidi, director general of the General Civil Aviation Authority, told Gulf News that there was a possibility that a fire broke out in the cockpit of the Boeing 747-400 but it was impossible to determine the cause of the crash until the investigation was complete
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09/04/2010 07:56 AM
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Abu Dhabi schools open September 15
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Private schools are left to their own discretion, although most are likely to commence at around the same time, a spokeswoman told Gulf News.
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09/04/2010 07:29 AM
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Arabic singer Yousuf releases new song to boost aid for Pakistan
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Yousuf told Gulf News he hopes the single will raise millions for the children of Pakistan. "So far the response [to the crisis] has been terrible," he said.
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09/04/2010 07:26 AM
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Anti-smoking campaign in Abu Dhabi
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The authority aims to help encourage adults to quit, and youth to refrain from the habit. The HAAD for the first time, has launched a four-step anti-smoking outreach programme during Ramadan.
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09/04/2010 07:26 AM
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Doctors report increase in renal colic cases this month
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According to Dr Biniam Tesfayohannesm, Head of ER at Mafraq Hospital, other factors that contribute to the condition include the environment, genetics and diet.
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09/04/2010 07:26 AM
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Lack of safety measures poses danger
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The question here is — what are the safety regulations to be followed for such operations, especially in urban areas?
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09/04/2010 07:25 AM
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Your Complaint: Clearing cheques
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Reader raises issue with Emirates NBD
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09/04/2010 07:25 AM
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Two men caught stealing diesel
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The police had received several complaints of similar thefts in the area, said a statement issued by Abu Dhabi Police on Saturday.
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09/04/2010 04:44 AM
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Reserving a taxi in Sharjah will soon be a call away
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'The service of reserving a taxi is expected to launch sometime during the first quarter of next year, and will enable residents to book a taxi by contacting a call centre,' official says
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09/04/2010 01:03 AM
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Crashed cargo plane's black boxes found
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'We can’t come to any conclusions now. All we know is that there was a fire on the plane,' official says. Both pilots killed in the plane crash in Dubai were American citizens
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09/03/2010 11:27 AM
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Timeline: Plane crashes in the UAE
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The following is the timeline of plane crashes in the UAE
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09/03/2010 10:41 AM
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Eid is a wonderful time for fashion
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Eid collection inspired by nature, tradition and culture.
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09/03/2010 10:41 AM
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Children learn science lessons the fun way
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Number of attendees expected to hit 10,000 by end of holy month, says official
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09/03/2010 09:32 AM
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Cargo plane crashes in Dubai
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Some witnesses said they had heard a very loud explosion near Global Village and that the plane had caught fire soon after the crash
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09/03/2010 08:18 AM
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United in adventure on 45-day road trip
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He and his family, also in the car, tried telling him they didn't want to buy the fruit, but the farmer started explaining the way in sign language. When they tried to pay him for the watermelon, he refused, saying, "You are my guests and it is my gift to you."
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09/03/2010 08:18 AM
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Saving 75b litres of water using a Dh7 device
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The campaign, Watersavers, aims to achieve this goal by fitting every single tap in Abu Dhabi's estimated 220,000 households with a simple water-saving device.
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09/03/2010 07:30 AM
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GEMS pupils surpass UK counterparts
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"The most significant achievement is that the average for those IGCSE / GCSE students at GEMS International Schools achieving 5A*-C, including mathematics and English, has risen from 75 per cent in 2009, to just over 80 per cent in 2010. This result is 30 percentage points higher than the UK average last year, which was 50.7 per cent," it said.
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09/03/2010 07:30 AM
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Residents decry continued rent increase in Al Ain
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Real estate agents said the city is still saturated with people who have moved here from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Buraimi, a neighbouring Omani town.
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09/03/2010 07:30 AM
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'Slow reading movement' defies our constant hurry
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As per a recent news report from the guardian.co.uk, a growing concern in academic circles has produced a ‘slow reading movement' to help preserve the increasingly unpopular concept of conventional reading — reading a text through to the end.
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09/03/2010 07:18 AM
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Dubai needs more Nol machines
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Reader urges the RTA to increase the number of ticket recharge machines in busier areas to avoid overcrowding
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09/02/2010 11:51 AM
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Some roads to close due to Al Salam roadwork
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Entrance leading to the Ministry of Labour and the Ministries Complex will be closed on Friday
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09/02/2010 10:30 AM
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Sharjah defers taxi fare increase
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Sharjah transport authority confirms that tariff rates for taxis will not be increased until October 1
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09/02/2010 09:40 AM
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Palestine trip helps show reality
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Dubai-based travel group organises tours to help understand suffering of people in Palestine
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09/02/2010 09:40 AM
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Drug dealer given death penalty in Abu Dhabi
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The 22-year-old Afghan drug dealer had entered the country on a visit visa with the intention of selling drugs
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09/02/2010 09:12 AM
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A Palestine trip that changed her life
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UAE resident talks about how her views of life changed after visiting Palestine
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09/02/2010 08:17 AM
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Trio get jail and deportation for theft in Dubai
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Men used tools to force themselves into businesswoman's flat in Dubai and steal cash and jewellery
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09/02/2010 08:17 AM
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Rape victim tells Dubai court of terrifying desert ordeal
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Dubai judge hears behind closed door a woman's account of rape ordeal in the desert
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09/02/2010 08:15 AM
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Neighbourhood: The Gardens
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The communities and neighbourhoods of the UAE are multi-culturally diverse. In a fortnightly series, Gulf News delves deep into the heart of one of the most popular districts in Dubai
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09/02/2010 08:15 AM
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Rare Quran inscribed by Aurangzeb to be auctioned
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The 300-year-old manuscript of the Quran was part of the collection of the Mughal emperor
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09/02/2010 08:15 AM
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Abu Dhabi digital forensic lab plays vital role in solving crime
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Abu Dhabi police's all-female digital forensics team helped solve 95 cases
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09/02/2010 07:39 AM
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Police rescue 3 workers from petroleum tank
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The Indian labourers who worked at a Petroleum Refinery tank that belong to ENOC Company in Jebel Ali fell in the tank at Monday afternoon at around 1:30 PM.
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09/02/2010 07:28 AM
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Reader's issues raised with organisations
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09/02/2010 07:26 AM
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Trucks a risk on Khorfakkan road
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Authorities must install traffic lights on the road to avoid congestion which causes stress among motorists
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09/02/2010 06:27 AM
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New traffic arrangements for Abu Dhabi Labour ministry
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The current entrance leading to the Ministry of Labour and the Ministries Complex will be closed
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09/01/2010 09:46 AM
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Forgeries on the rise, Dubai police say
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Documents investigated in 2010 were for 394 cases involving cheque signatures, 113 commercial products, 93 for forging money, four cases of forging visas, and seven cases of forging driving licenses
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09/01/2010 09:46 AM
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Directors plead not guilty to abusing Nakheel contact
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German investor acted maliciously, defence lawyer argues in case involving Nakheel employee
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09/01/2010 08:43 AM
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Kazakhstan and UAE to cooperate in nuclear energy
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The UAE has also fully backed Kazakhstan's efforts in international arena for a nuclear weapons free world
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09/01/2010 08:43 AM
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Filipinos in UAE to get training on saving
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Envoy calls on compatriots to learn financial management and not to end up in debt
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09/01/2010 08:43 AM
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Guided tours for Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque visitors during Eid
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The tours will be run by UAE nationals trained by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, who will give visitors a brief on the mosque and its architecture
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09/01/2010 08:43 AM
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Fill 'shoe box' for a charity cause in UAE
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Radisson Blu and UAE Red Crescent Authority plan to raise Dh1m for charity
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09/01/2010 08:41 AM
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New school model in Abu Dhabi to enhance individuality
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Principals and teachers in Abu Dhabi to attend a conference to get acquainted with the new system
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09/01/2010 08:17 AM
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Mystery shrouds suicide in Dubai jail
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Emirati prisoner commits suicide shortly after being sent to a solitary confinement cell
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09/01/2010 07:05 AM
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Reader's issue resolved: Landline malfunction
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Gulf News reader raises complaint about landline phone malfunction
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