Dubai Informer » Local News http://dubaiinformer.com Local Dubai News and UAE Updates Fri, 24 May 2013 08:02:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Don’t sweat – Air-conditioned sports facilities coming for summer in Abu Dhabi http://dubaiinformer.com/110843/dont-sweat-air-conditioned-sports-facilities-coming-for-summer-in-abu-dhabi/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110843/dont-sweat-air-conditioned-sports-facilities-coming-for-summer-in-abu-dhabi/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 08:02:00 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110843/dont-sweat-air-conditioned-sports-facilities-coming-for-summer-in-abu-dhabi/ The civic body in Abu Dhabi plans to erect multiple air-conditioned sports facilities so residents can break a sweat for all the right reasons this summer. Full News here – UAE news Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110843/dont-sweat-air-conditioned-sports-facilities-coming-for-summer-in-abu-dhabi/feed/ 0 UAE strengthens mobile governance http://dubaiinformer.com/110842/uae-strengthens-mobile-governance/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110842/uae-strengthens-mobile-governance/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 07:59:39 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110842/uae-strengthens-mobile-governance/ There are more then 14 million mobile phones in use across the UAE – and most of us actually manage to carry two of the devices, with overall market penetration being one of the highest around the world. Full News here – Zawya.com – UAE News Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110842/uae-strengthens-mobile-governance/feed/ 0 3 brothers get death for murder http://dubaiinformer.com/110840/3-brothers-get-death-for-murder/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110840/3-brothers-get-death-for-murder/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 07:01:58 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110840/3-brothers-get-death-for-murder/ Abu Dhabi: The three brothers who were convicted of killing two Omani nationals in Al Ain city were sentenced to death on Thursday by the Criminal Court in Abu Dhabi. They were also sentenced to 6 months each for illegal possession of guns and ammunition. The court ordered confiscation of the seized weapons and the [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110840/3-brothers-get-death-for-murder/feed/ 0 RC invites tender for relocating RAK lines http://dubaiinformer.com/110839/rc-invites-tender-for-relocating-rak-lines/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110839/rc-invites-tender-for-relocating-rak-lines/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 06:59:59 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110839/rc-invites-tender-for-relocating-rak-lines/ Te Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu has recently invited contractors to submit bids for the contract to relocate existing 380kV transmission lines at its Ras Al-Khair Industrial City. Full News here – Zawya.com – UAE News Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110839/rc-invites-tender-for-relocating-rak-lines/feed/ 0 ‘No coronavirus cases have been registered in the UAE up to now’ http://dubaiinformer.com/110838/no-coronavirus-cases-have-been-registered-in-the-uae-up-to-now/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110838/no-coronavirus-cases-have-been-registered-in-the-uae-up-to-now/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 05:59:55 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110838/no-coronavirus-cases-have-been-registered-in-the-uae-up-to-now/ UAE Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation and is ready to tackle any situation Full News here – UAE news RSS feed Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110838/no-coronavirus-cases-have-been-registered-in-the-uae-up-to-now/feed/ 0 Air Wing rescues tourists stuck in desert sands http://dubaiinformer.com/110836/air-wing-rescues-tourists-stuck-in-desert-sands/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110836/air-wing-rescues-tourists-stuck-in-desert-sands/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 05:02:26 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110836/air-wing-rescues-tourists-stuck-in-desert-sands/ Dubai: A helicopter of the Air Wing centre affiliated to the general directorate of operations at the Dubai Police, rescued two Australian tourists whose car got stuck in a sandy area in the Al Faiah area of Dubai. The tourists were reportedly exploring the desert. According to pilot trainer Major Ahmed Hamad Obaid Al Shehhi, [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110836/air-wing-rescues-tourists-stuck-in-desert-sands/feed/ 0 Air Wing rescues tourists stuck in desert sands http://dubaiinformer.com/110837/air-wing-rescues-tourists-stuck-in-desert-sands/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110837/air-wing-rescues-tourists-stuck-in-desert-sands/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 05:02:26 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110837/air-wing-rescues-tourists-stuck-in-desert-sands/ Dubai: A helicopter of the Air Wing centre affiliated to the general directorate of operations at the Dubai Police, rescued two Australian tourists whose car got stuck in a sandy area in the Al Faiah area of Dubai. The tourists were reportedly exploring the desert. According to pilot trainer Major Ahmed Hamad Obaid Al Shehhi, [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110837/air-wing-rescues-tourists-stuck-in-desert-sands/feed/ 0 Announces the resolutions of its AGM held on 22/05/2013 http://dubaiinformer.com/110835/announces-the-resolutions-of-its-agm-held-on-22052013/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110835/announces-the-resolutions-of-its-agm-held-on-22052013/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 05:01:02 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110835/announces-the-resolutions-of-its-agm-held-on-22052013/ International Financial Advisors   5/23/2013 9:45:09 AM Headline: Announces the resolutions of its AGM held on 22/05/2013   View related documents   Related documents IFA_AGMRES_A_23_05_2013_0941AM_N.pdf   Disclaimer: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) shall not be responsible for the data, information, reports and documents submitted by Companies, whether submitted for the purposes and objectives of the DFM, [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110835/announces-the-resolutions-of-its-agm-held-on-22052013/feed/ 0 Sultan opens Al Batayeh cultural club http://dubaiinformer.com/110833/sultan-opens-al-batayeh-cultural-club/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110833/sultan-opens-al-batayeh-cultural-club/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 04:01:55 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110833/sultan-opens-al-batayeh-cultural-club/ SHARJAH: Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi on Thursday opened Al Batayeh Cultural and Sports Club, unveiling the commemorative plaque to mark the official opening of the club. The 1900-square metre club includes football, handball, basketball and volleyball grounds in addition to an integrated sports [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110833/sultan-opens-al-batayeh-cultural-club/feed/ 0 Darth Vader island among requests on Dubai’s ‘The World’ islands… http://dubaiinformer.com/110831/darth-vader-island-among-requests-on-dubais-the-world-islands/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110831/darth-vader-island-among-requests-on-dubais-the-world-islands/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 03:59:37 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110831/darth-vader-island-among-requests-on-dubais-the-world-islands/ 2013/05/bcf02__4874356-thumb

But Nakheel’s Brendan Jack remembers the day the firm had to put the block on one potential purchaser’s plans to build an island shaped like Darth Vader’s helmet. Confirming that the interested party had the money to go through with the idea, Jack revealed: “It was about 2007. They approached us saying they wanted a [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110831/darth-vader-island-among-requests-on-dubais-the-world-islands/feed/ 0 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature voted Best Festival in region http://dubaiinformer.com/110829/emirates-airline-festival-of-literature-voted-best-festival-in-region/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110829/emirates-airline-festival-of-literature-voted-best-festival-in-region/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 03:01:56 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110829/emirates-airline-festival-of-literature-voted-best-festival-in-region/ 2013/05/88165__4878598-thumb

The announcement was made on Wednesday night at a glittering ceremony at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai. It is a double celebration for Festival Director Isobel Abulhoul, who this week was named as one of the most influential Brits in the UAE. She said: “I think that is a genuine accolade for cultural [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110829/emirates-airline-festival-of-literature-voted-best-festival-in-region/feed/ 0 Adec reviews student safety steps in schools http://dubaiinformer.com/110828/adec-reviews-student-safety-steps-in-schools/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110828/adec-reviews-student-safety-steps-in-schools/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 02:59:56 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110828/adec-reviews-student-safety-steps-in-schools/ Principals briefed on all aspects of educational institutions’ role in protecting pupils Full News here – UAE news RSS feed Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110828/adec-reviews-student-safety-steps-in-schools/feed/ 0 Omani girl dies after being hit by speeding car in UAQ http://dubaiinformer.com/110827/omani-girl-dies-after-being-hit-by-speeding-car-in-uaq/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110827/omani-girl-dies-after-being-hit-by-speeding-car-in-uaq/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 02:02:25 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110827/omani-girl-dies-after-being-hit-by-speeding-car-in-uaq/ The girl, identified as SH, was leaving Al Jazeera Park on Wednesday at 8pm with four of her family members, when she was hit by the car. Full News here – UAE news Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110827/omani-girl-dies-after-being-hit-by-speeding-car-in-uaq/feed/ 0 Arabic conference recommendations revealed http://dubaiinformer.com/110826/arabic-conference-recommendations-revealed/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110826/arabic-conference-recommendations-revealed/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 01:59:57 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110826/arabic-conference-recommendations-revealed/ Push for ‘language law’ among options put forward by experts from 70 countries Full News here – UAE news RSS feed Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110826/arabic-conference-recommendations-revealed/feed/ 0 Al Ain officials probe IELTS, TOEFL scam claim http://dubaiinformer.com/110824/al-ain-officials-probe-ielts-toefl-scam-claim/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110824/al-ain-officials-probe-ielts-toefl-scam-claim/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 00:59:37 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110824/al-ain-officials-probe-ielts-toefl-scam-claim/ Educational centre staffer accused of selling certificates to students for Dh4,000-4,500 Full News here – UAE news RSS feed Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110824/al-ain-officials-probe-ielts-toefl-scam-claim/feed/ 0 BOXING: Adam Hollioake shapes up for showdown with Carlos Spencer http://dubaiinformer.com/110822/boxing-adam-hollioake-shapes-up-for-showdown-with-carlos-spencer/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110822/boxing-adam-hollioake-shapes-up-for-showdown-with-carlos-spencer/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 00:04:15 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110822/boxing-adam-hollioake-shapes-up-for-showdown-with-carlos-spencer/ 2013/05/76444__4879187-thumb

In one corner you’ve got Carlos Spencer, who wouldn’t look out of place on the set of ‘Pumping Iron’. In the other there’s former England cricket star Adam Hollioake, and while he’s certainly no slouch, next to the All Blacks Adonis he may as well be Mike Gatting. “I hope it’s not a bodybuilding competition,” [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110822/boxing-adam-hollioake-shapes-up-for-showdown-with-carlos-spencer/feed/ 0 Three brothers get death penalty for murdering two Omanis in Al Ain http://dubaiinformer.com/110821/three-brothers-get-death-penalty-for-murdering-two-omanis-in-al-ain/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110821/three-brothers-get-death-penalty-for-murdering-two-omanis-in-al-ain/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 23:59:54 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110821/three-brothers-get-death-penalty-for-murdering-two-omanis-in-al-ain/ They shot dead two men in revenge attack after ramming their car Full News here – UAE news RSS feed Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110821/three-brothers-get-death-penalty-for-murdering-two-omanis-in-al-ain/feed/ 0 Sport steps inside for summer in Abu Dhabi http://dubaiinformer.com/110818/sport-steps-inside-for-summer-in-abu-dhabi/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110818/sport-steps-inside-for-summer-in-abu-dhabi/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 23:02:04 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110818/sport-steps-inside-for-summer-in-abu-dhabi/ The civic body in Abu Dhabi plans to erect multiple air-conditioned sports facilities so residents can break a sweat for all the right reasons this summer. Full News here – UAE news Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110818/sport-steps-inside-for-summer-in-abu-dhabi/feed/ 0 Africa Day to be celebrated on May 25 http://dubaiinformer.com/110817/africa-day-to-be-celebrated-on-may-25/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110817/africa-day-to-be-celebrated-on-may-25/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 22:59:43 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110817/africa-day-to-be-celebrated-on-may-25/ The African Union will be commemorating 50 years since the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The celebrations, which are themed “2013, Year of Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance”, will begin in Addis Ababa on May 25, and will be followed by a year of celebrations across the globe. Full News here – Khaleej [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110817/africa-day-to-be-celebrated-on-may-25/feed/ 0 Sheikh Abdullah discusses improved relations with Czech minister http://dubaiinformer.com/110815/sheikh-abdullah-discusses-improved-relations-with-czech-minister/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110815/sheikh-abdullah-discusses-improved-relations-with-czech-minister/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 22:02:02 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110815/sheikh-abdullah-discusses-improved-relations-with-czech-minister/ Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Karel Schwarzenberg, the Czech Minister for Foreign Affairs, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Full News here – UAE news Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110815/sheikh-abdullah-discusses-improved-relations-with-czech-minister/feed/ 0 Resume trading on IFA shares after disclosing the resolutions of its AGM held on 22/05/2013 http://dubaiinformer.com/110814/resume-trading-on-ifa-shares-after-disclosing-the-resolutions-of-its-agm-held-on-22052013/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110814/resume-trading-on-ifa-shares-after-disclosing-the-resolutions-of-its-agm-held-on-22052013/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:59:41 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110814/resume-trading-on-ifa-shares-after-disclosing-the-resolutions-of-its-agm-held-on-22052013/ Dubai Financial Market   5/23/2013 9:58:06 AM Headline: Resume trading on IFA shares after disclosing the resolutions of its AGM held on 22/05/2013   Trading Resumption     Disclaimer: The information in this document is subject to change. This document is not a substitute for the relevant Securities & Commodities Authority Rules and regulation particularly [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110814/resume-trading-on-ifa-shares-after-disclosing-the-resolutions-of-its-agm-held-on-22052013/feed/ 0 Announces the results of its BOD meeting held on 22/05/2013 http://dubaiinformer.com/110813/announces-the-results-of-its-bod-meeting-held-on-22052013/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110813/announces-the-results-of-its-bod-meeting-held-on-22052013/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:13 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110813/announces-the-results-of-its-bod-meeting-held-on-22052013/ International Financial Advisors   5/23/2013 10:23:00 AM Headline: Announces the results of its BOD meeting held on 22/05/2013   View related document   Related documents IFA_BODRES_A_23_05_2013_1023AM_N.pdf   Disclaimer: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) shall not be responsible for the data, information, reports and documents submitted by Companies, whether submitted for the purposes and objectives of the [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110813/announces-the-results-of-its-bod-meeting-held-on-22052013/feed/ 0 Thalassaemia centre receives first donation http://dubaiinformer.com/110812/thalassaemia-centre-receives-first-donation/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110812/thalassaemia-centre-receives-first-donation/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 20:03:07 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110812/thalassaemia-centre-receives-first-donation/ Dubai: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) thalassaemia centre recently received its first donation as part of the ‘help’ campaign. The donation was made by the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority and amounts to Dhs10,000. The campaign was introduced in April in partnership with Beit Al Khair Society and Rotana Group of Hotels. Despite around 2000 [...]

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110812/thalassaemia-centre-receives-first-donation/feed/ 0 Dhahi for reducing Salik for doctors, journalists http://dubaiinformer.com/110811/dhahi-for-reducing-salik-for-doctors-journalists/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110811/dhahi-for-reducing-salik-for-doctors-journalists/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 19:59:45 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110811/dhahi-for-reducing-salik-for-doctors-journalists/ Commander in-chief of Dubai Police Lieutenant-General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim has called on the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to halve the Salik charges for journalists and doctors due to the nature of their work. Full News here – Khaleej Times : UAE News Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels!

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]]> http://dubaiinformer.com/110811/dhahi-for-reducing-salik-for-doctors-journalists/feed/ 0 Dewa takes part in ‘Why Do You Keep It?’ Campaign http://dubaiinformer.com/110809/dewa-takes-part-in-why-do-you-keep-it-campaign/ http://dubaiinformer.com/110809/dewa-takes-part-in-why-do-you-keep-it-campaign/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 19:02:25 +0000 Dubai Informer http://dubaiinformer.com/110809/dewa-takes-part-in-why-do-you-keep-it-campaign/ Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) is participating in the ‘Why Do You Keep It?’ campaign, whose theme is “Give your possessions new life.” The campaign is being organised by the Dubai Land Department from May 18-27 to collect donations for the poor and needy. Dewa is joining 23 government organisations in Dubai in [...]

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