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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Khalifa restructures executive council
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President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, two decrees restructuring the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Emirati women urged to develop themselves and serve society
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Mohammad says UAE women have a lot of potential to succeed and achieve their goals.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Taxi drivers feel the pinch
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Some say their profits are taking a hit as fewer customers are taking a ride.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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No rain in UAE despite black clouds
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Experts say Dubai to remain cool for few days, but gradually ease out during the weekend.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Journalists rally in support of beleaguered population
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A group of UAE-based journalists gathered on Monday evening at the Palestinian Consulate in Dubai to demand an immediate stop to the Israeli aggression against the people of Gaza.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Media targets human trafficking
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Committee reviews draft memorandum on international cooperation
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Vice-President holds talks with Pakistani ambassador
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His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday received Pakistani ambassador to UAE, Khurshid Junejo.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Foundation completes scholarship promotion
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The Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF) has completed a 14-country pan-Arab roadshow to promote its scholarship programmes for Arab students seeking masters degrees.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Abu Dhabi autism centre begins work with 24 children
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The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) has opened a new autism centre serving 24 children who enrolled a year ago, Gulf News has learnt.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Dubai's Al Maktoum Hospital will be turned into museum
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Al Maktoum Hospital, which stopped offering medical services on Tuesday, will be turned into a museum.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Al Qasba to host art exhibition
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Al Qasba is set to host an art exhibition that will start on Thursday.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Seven winners of research contest on the Prophet named
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Top entries to be translated into Arabic and distributed in schools.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Electronic ID documents forum to be held in Dubai
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The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) will host the seventh Government Discussion Forum on Electronic Identity Documents between January 13 and 15 and delegates from more than 38 countries will attend.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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More special needs students set to join mainstream schools
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Department official visits centres to ascertain the standards of tests being taken by mentally challenged children
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Entries for Arab Journalism Awards rise
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The General Secretariat of the Arab Journalism Awards has revealed that there has been an increase in the number of entries in the award's eighth edition.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Gulf News wins prestigious award for environment coverage
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'Go Green' campaign and articles recognised for raising eco-awareness among public.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Dead dolphin turns spotlight on regulations
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A dead dolphin found floating off the coast of Dubai has raised fears the country's fishing regulations are not being strictly adhered to.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Gulf News bags environment award
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Dubai government agency recognises paper's drive to spread awareness.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Abu Dhabi starts campaign to curb motorbike accidents
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Abu Dhabi Traffic Police have launched an awareness campaign to prevent motorbike accidents in the emirate in line with a plan that was initiated by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said a senior police officer.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Elite stunt pilots to compete at air show
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First aero GP of the region will showcase ground-skimming pylon racing.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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New system to gauge customer satisfaction
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A unified central system for customer complaints and suggestions to gauge customer satisfaction will be set up to improve government performance in the UAE. .
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Capital marks date with Terry Fox Run
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This year's event aims to raise funds for a cancer research project at the UAE University.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Cheating in school exams goes hi-tech
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School exam cheats have devised new ways of earning themselves high marks, thanks to technology.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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'Genie man' jailed for threatening woman
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A driver has been jailed for threatening to drive a woman crazy with the help of genies and to send her corpse back home in a body bag if she refused to marry him.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Police arrest six for smuggling luxury cars
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Police have arrested six Omanis for stealing and smuggling cars out of the UAE.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Students discover small device to cheat big
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Headset allows them to receive answers from outside examination hall.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Algerian delegation holds talks in Abu Dhabi
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General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday met Major General Ahmad Sanhaji, Secretary-General of Algeria's Defence Minister, and his accompanying delegation.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Fatboy Slim to spin Dubai in first Mideast performance
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British DJ Fatboy Slim will be spinning the hits during his first Middle East performance at the Dubai Shopping Festival 2009 this February.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Mohammad's leadership hailed
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The phenomenal progress Dubai has been witnessing in economic, health, sports, cultural, tourism and social fields is the result of the wise and visionary leadership of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Award aims to bring out the best in media students
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Zayed University (ZU) on Monday announced the launch of the second Habib Al Reda Award for Media Innovation, which aims to encourage creative competitiveness among students and enhance the standard of media graduates in the UAE.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Workshop: Media staff trained in reporting politics
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The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MSFNCA) on Monday resumed its political training workshops for the media in cooperation with Sharjah University.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Mohammad urges quick delivery of houses
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His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has instructed the Shaikh Zayed Housing Programme to speed the delivery of houses to judges and give them priority to improve their living conditions.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Zayed energy prize jury selects two winners
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The Zayed Future Energy Prize jury has selected two finalists to be the first-ever recipients of the award.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Expatriate businessman nominated to apex Indian council
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An expatriate businessman in the UAE has been inducted to Indian Prime Minister's Global Advisory Council of People of Indian Origin.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Sharjah Police arrest six for stealing luxury cars
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Six Omanis were caught for stealing luxury cars from Sharjah.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Six workers jailed for stealing from electronics company
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Security staff nabbed member of gang who returned to take more.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Emirate's oldest hospital to stop visa certification medicals
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Services will now shift to Al Muhaisna Medical Fitness Centre.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Thalassaemia screening launched
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Thalassaemia screening has been launched by aswaaq and runs until Thursday.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Engineer honoured by Delhi had begun business after being insulted by boss
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Gangaramani selected for award for achievements of overseas Indians
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Shopping Festival team to beef up security
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The security committee for the Dubai Shopping Festival will establish offices at all the locations of its activities to receive reports and complaints.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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UAE steps up Gaza relief efforts on War Orphans day
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What was once her home has been torn down and her scant belongings have been scattered across the ground. She weeps as an airplane flies past her house. The war has robbed her of everything she had - home, warmth, food and her favourite toys.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Red Crescent launches aid drive for Gaza
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The UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) is organising a fund raising campaign in aid of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Gourmet cuisine awards to be held in Abu Dhabi
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Some of the world's top culinary maestros will attend the first Gourmet Abu Dhabi 2009 exhibition next month to share their experiences with the capital's hospitality industry, according to the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA).
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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RTA wins Gulf Engineers award for bus shelters
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The Roads and Transport Authority has won a Gulf Engineers Excellence and Creativity Award for the airconditioned bus shelter project - the first of its kind in the world. The award was presented at the 12th Gulf Engineering Forum held in Qatar last December 21 to 23.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Accidents are down sharply on Dubai roads
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There were fewer crashes on a subdued New Year's Eve compared to last year as people stayed home,
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Police tow away cars parked in middle of road
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Residents appreciate prompt action in abu dhabi following Gulf News report.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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80 traffic offences in New Year
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Police have registered 80 traffic violations by heavy and light trucks in Ras Al Khaimah from the beginning of the New Year until Sunday.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Do you have pictures of the UAE of old?
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How long have you lived in the UAE? If you have pictures of the country taken 25 to 30 years ago, please let us know. We would be interested in publishing them.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Ajman: Local military staff to get pay increase
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Expatriate employees of the Ajman local military will get a pay rise of 50-110 per cent with effect from January 1 in line with the directives of His Highness Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Map of Golf Courses in the UAE
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Click and hold your mouse button on the map to move around the country and use the + and - buttons to zoom in and out. Click on the icons for more details on the courses.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Map of UAE shopping malls
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The UAE can be considered a shopper's paradise. We bring you a guide to some of the major shopping malls across the UAE.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Interactive map: Major UAE fires
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Click and hold your mouse button on the map to move around the country and use the + and - buttons to zoom in and out. Click on the icons for more details, stories and pictures.
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01/07/2009 02:43 AM
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Identity card: Send your questions to the Emirates Identity Authority
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Do you have any questions for the planning director of the Emirates Identity Authority.
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