New documents reveal role of DIB accused
Sunday, November 8, 2009
New documents reveal the involvement of at least two of the accused in a case related to alleged swindling of Dh1.8 billion at Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the Dubai Criminal Court heard. The seven accused in the case include AE (a Turkish citizen), CM, RL and AF (British citizens), RO and OM .. read more..
Relic of Old Dubai Left Behind by Pace of Change
Saturday, November 7, 2009
DUBAI - It was one of the first buildings on Shaikh Zayed Road, but now it sits precariously in an area undergoing rapid development. .. read more..
Nurses Can Register for
Employment Exams Online
Saturday, November 7, 2009
DUBAI - The shortage of nurses in UAE hospitals is expected to be plugged by a new online recruitment system, health officials said. .. read more..
Americans More Receptive to Gulf-based Wealth Funds
Saturday, November 7, 2009
DUBAI - Americans, who recently refused to let a UAE company own U.S. port assets, have become much more receptive to overtures from sovereign wealth funds based in the Gulf, a prominent Arab-American and polling specialist says. .. read more..
Americans More Receptive to Gulf-based Funds
Saturday, November 7, 2009
DUBAI - Americans, who recently refused to let a UAE company own U.S. port assets, have become much more receptive to overtures from sovereign wealth funds based in the Gulf, a prominent Arab-American and polling specialist says. .. read more..
Free Yoga Sessions
on Mondays
Saturday, November 7, 2009
DUBAI - The Emirates Arthritis Foundation is offering free yoga lessons each Monday this month at the Festival Marina, Dubai Festival City. .. read more..
Moody?s estimates Dubai?s bad debt is $25bn
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Dubai will need government support .. read more..
Verdict in maid robbery case to be given on November 15
Thursday, November 5, 2009
An African maid, FN 22, accused of stealing four gold rings worth Dh3,500 from her UAE national employer, Sumaia Abbas, will hear the verdict on November 15. Abbas told the Dubai Criminal Court yesterday that her aunt woke her up on the morning of the robbery and informed her that the defendant .. read more..
Deyaar ex-CEO embezzled Dh6 million, says witness
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The Dubai Court of Misdemeanour yesterday postponed to November 23 hearing in a trial involving nine accused of embezzlement at real estate company Deyaar. The court heard the testimony of Mohammed Mustafa Hussein, expert at the Financial Audit Department of Dubai Ruler's Court, and who compiled .. read more..
100km walkathon to help autistic children
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Nasser Ibrahim a senior credit officer at RAKBank is leading the way when it comes to raising awareness about and helping autistic children. The 28-year-old Dubai resident will lead a charity walk from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Dubai, beginning tonight, to raise money for the Dubai .. read more..
Man who offered bribe to renew 52 visas in custody
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The Dubai Criminal Court held preliminary hearings yesterday in a case where an Asian barber is accused of offering a bribe of Dh104,000 for the renewal of 52 residence visas. The defendant, MF, 38, attended the session with his lawyer and denied the charges. The lawyer examined prosecution .. read more..
Executive Office moved to Ruler's Court
Thursday, November 5, 2009
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai a law attaching the Executive Office in Dubai to the Court of the Ruler. The move is part of the efforts aimed at achieving comprehensive development .. read more..
Watani launches campaign to mark the spirit of UAE
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Watani, the National Identity Programme, has launched Al Mutahida, a campaign that highlights achievements by the people of the UAE. The campaign, which was launched in Dubai, has been organised in association with Emirates Post, Emirates Association for Fine Arts and Tahskeel arts centre. It .. read more..
Burj Dubai opening to mark Mohammed's accession anniversary
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Burj Dubai will be opened on January 4 to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the accession to power by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. "We have opted to officially open the tower on this date as a gesture .. read more..