Dubai Informer

Most private schools in Dubai continue to remain below ‘good’ quality as school education in the emirate noted limited improvements last year. The findings were announced following the completion of Dubai School Inspection Bureau’s (DSIB) fifth cycle of school inspections. Full News here – Khaleej Times : UAE News

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Three Emirati filmmakers recount their experiences growing up as the child of an Emirati father and a foreign mother which led them to making their own documentaries and films to tackle the social stigma. Full News here – UAE news

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Drivers with pending traffic fines in Sharjah will have to pay only half the amount they were pinged for if they do so in the next four months. Full News here – Khaleej Times : UAE News

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By Majorie van Leijen  www.emirates247.com Clever Metro users sit in the gold card department, while they swipe their silver Nol card. The golden Nol card provides you access to a distinguished Metro section, which is more spacious, more comfortable and less crowded. What if this could all be enjoyed while entering the Metro with the [...]

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Re-exports to Iran from the United Arab Emirates dropped by nearly a third in the first half of 2012, as tighter international sanctions curbed one of the Islamic republic’s key trading relationships, according to U.A.E. officials. Full News here – Zawya.com – UAE News

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Russian reports reveal that the volume of bilateral trade last year comprised some USD 1.5 billion, while the sum total of investments was only USD 53 million. Full News here – Zawya.com – UAE News

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The decision to allow nine of the 18 crew members to leave comes just weeks after the seamen, who have been living on charity handouts, hung signs on their vessel saying ‘Let us go home’ and ‘No food, no salary’. Full News here – UAE news

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Apple is finally launching its iPhone 5 in the UAE on Friday, December 7, with price likely to be the same as the current iPhone 4S. The launch will force local retailers to slash their prices by around Dh2,000. Full News here – Zawya.com – UAE News

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The trade exchange between the UAE and Japan increased 15% on year in the first half of 2012 to Dh100 billion, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (DED) said yesterday, citing a recent report by the Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO). Full News here – Zawya.com – UAE News

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DUBAI: Dubai International recorded the busiest first half in its history with 27.9 million passengers passing through its three terminals between January and June this year, the traffic report issued by Dubai Airports has said. The traffic … Full News here – Dubai – Bing News

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The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have a low population compared with other regions, totaling 45 million people in 2011, less than 1 percent of the global population, a recently published report read. Full News here – Zawya.com – UAE News

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