| CrimeWatch
Interpol issues 16 new arrest notices in Mabhouh killing,, Gangs usually armed — teens,, Getting your hands on a knife is easier than you think…..etc…. |
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| Courts Roundup 1
Trio deny raping compatriot after getting him drunk,, Two accused of burglary, theft from pharmacy as cashier goes for prayer,, Airline drops charges over pensioner 'bomber' |
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| Courts Roundup 2
Lifeguard gets jail term for molesting two girls,, Prisoner accused of assaulting cops,, Lawyers fined for using court workers…….. |
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| UAE Guarantees Constitutional Rights Of Woman: UNDP Expert
Since its inception, the UAE leadership has been conscious about the role the woman can play as a key and equal partner to man in the nation-building and that her empowerment is one of the most important factors of success of development strategy, a UN expert said today. |
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| Sharjah Police Arrest 92 Illegal Immigrants
Police have arrested 92 illegal immigrants living in “appalling” conditions in abandoned homes and flats in the Al Marijah and Shuwaiheen areas of Sharjah. |
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| UAE Believes In Responsible Use Of Nuclear Power: Abdullah
The United Arab Emirates' interest in developing nuclear energy is motivated by the need to develop additional sources of electricity to meet future demand projections and to ensure the continued rapid development of its economy, UAE Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed here yesterday. |
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| Police ‘Revolution’ Halves Crime Rate
Serious crimes in Bur Dubai dropped by some 70 per cent in the second half of last year, police said yesterday, attributing the dramatic drop to a new strategy they have dubbed Revolutionary Change. |
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| ADTA And TransAD Launch Training Initiative
Limousine and taxi drivers in Abu Dhabi are to undergo product knowledge training on the emirate's expanding portfolio of tourist attractions in a bid to improve the visitor experience. |
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| Government Looks To More Rights For Women
The Government may be edging towards granting Emirati mothers who marry non-Emirati husbands the right to pass their nationality onto their children, a senior official said yesterday in response to a UN report on ending discrimination against women. |
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| 11,897 Parking Fines Issued In Feb
Owners of 11,897 vehicles were fined in February for flouting parking rules in the recently introduced paid parking lots in the capital. |
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| Dubai To Clampdown On Youth Carrying Weapons
Dubai Police on Monday issued a circular to all police stations to monitor youths and round up those who carry weapons like knives and swords, four days after a rival gang stabbed to death a teenaged boy in Al Rashidiya area. |
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| Parents Urged To Report Fights
Parents must contact the police if their teenage children have been involved in fights with other youth and when they suspect that trouble could be brewing, a senior official has said. |
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| Gangs Usually Armed — Teens
Some teenagers said they have witnessed several fights where boys came armed with knives, swords and sharp tools and pulled them out when the argument got "really aggressive and provocative" "to ensure maximum damage was done to the other party." |
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| Ministry Gives Auto Dealers 15 Days To Recall Faulty Vehicles
The Ministry of Economy on Sunday instructed all automobile distributors in the country to withdraw vehicles with technical faults within 15 days. Dr Hashim Al Nuwaimi, director of consumer protection, said this takes effect from Monday. |
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| Environment-Friendly Firms Get Certificates
Almost a dozen companies across the emirates have qualified for a ministry-issued Environmental Performance Certificate (EPC) which regulates that industrial businesses are operating in compliance with environment protection measures. |
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| Getting Your Hands On A Knife Is Easier Than You Think
The display cases included blades from meat-cleavers, hatchets and hand-axes to Swiss army knives, decorative blades and hunting and skinning knives; this store had it all on display and for sale. |
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| First Interchange To Ease Flow Of Traffic
Motorists will have free flow of traffic in all directions on the First Interchange at Shaikh Zayed Road once it is completed later this year. |
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| Rating Firms Drastic In Downgrades To Show Reality
"Where there is no explicit guarantee, then that is the grey zone that we need to evaluate, and to assess that, we talk with the government and also internally within the team," |
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| Private Sector Urged To Stress On Female Emiratisation
"Emirati women have made steady progress towards visible and active involvement in positions that were traditionally the sole preserve of men," he said, pointing to how they are strongly supported by the government and enjoy equal and unprejudiced opportunities to participate in societal building. |
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| Dubai World Debt Plan To Creditors Likely This Week
Dubai World expects to put its debt plan to creditors as early as this week, but the final proposal is being delayed by efforts to accurately value developer Nakheel's assets, bankers said. |
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| Credit Cards Useful When Used Prudently: Analysts
"They are a convenient, secure and widely accepted form of payment, offering access to funds when needed for an interest-free period, and facilitating payment over a period of time in a flexible manner that suits the customer's financial resources," he said. |
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| UAE Power Demand Seen Tripling By 2020 - Minister
"Analysis conducted by official UAE entities has concluded that national annual peak demand for electricity is likely to triple by 2020, reflecting a cumulative annual growth rate of roughly 9 percent," he said in comments published by news agency WAM. |
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| Women-Only Taxi Drivers See Their Income Up 50%
Female-only taxi drivers in Al Ain have seen their income double since the service was introduced and are now earning on average more than their male counterparts. |