Testimonies heard in Tamweel case
Monday, November 23, 2009
The court hearing a Dh46 million corruption case involving former executives at mortgage lender Tamweel yesterday considered testimony from Yasser Abdullah Ameri, Director-General of the Audit Department at the Dubai Ruler's Office. Ameri said he did not compile an accountancy report that had .. read more..
Verdicts in seven cases announced
Monday, November 23, 2009
The Dubai Criminal Court yesterday announced verdicts in seven separate cases, sentencing convicts of various nationalities to prison terms ranging from three months to a year. TY, a Malaysian, was sentenced to one year in prison followed by deportation for forging two passports and credit .. read more..
Former minister acquitted of fraud
Monday, November 23, 2009
A former UAE minister was acquitted by the Dubai Appeals Court yesterday in a case of fraud against his business partner. Khalifa Bakheet Al Falasi, who was also the country's first ambassador to Australia, had earlier been charged with fraud and misappropriation of funds by the Public .. read more..
Lights on at Burj Dubai
Monday, November 23, 2009
A lit up Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world that is set to open on January 4 to coincide with the accession of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Keep up with the latest business news from the .. read more..
'UAE to continue hosting global summits'
Monday, November 23, 2009
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with committee heads from the Global Agenda Summit at Madinat Jumeirah yesterday. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince was present. Sheikh .. read more..
Court seeks details of Nakheel's public joint stock company status
Monday, November 23, 2009
The court hearing the Nakheel bribery case appeal yesterday ordered the Public Prosecution to determine the date when the developer became a public joint stock company. A report from Nakheel giving the date had apparently not been sent to the Dubai Appeal Court. UAE national WA, 32, a former .. read more..
Special roaming tariffs for Haj Pilgrims
Sunday, November 22, 2009
DUBAI - Haj pilgrims are being offered special fees for roaming during the season of the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by UAE phone service provider du. .. read more..
Multiple Car Collision
Jams Zayed Road Traffic
Sunday, November 22, 2009
DUBAI - Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road moved at a snail's pace for more than two hours after a car deviated from its lane, swerved to the right and rammed into another car around 4.45pm on Saturday. .. read more..
Improve Arabic Content on Net, Urge Experts
Sunday, November 22, 2009
DUBAI - A project that was awarded for providing a platform to school educators across the globe to collaborate, share and develop content for enhanced student learning, will be developed in Arabic with the help of UAE universities, its developer said. .. read more..
Study on Chronic Respiratory Problems
Sunday, November 22, 2009
DUBAI - The first UAE-wide comprehensive study to determine the prevalence of chronic respiratory problems such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will start next week. .. read more..
A New Smile and a New Life for Children
Sunday, November 22, 2009
DUBAI - The Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Foundation donated $1.5 million to Smile Train, the world's largest charity dedicated to repairing cleft lip and cleft palate deformities in children
on Sunday. .. read more..
Cable Thefts Pose Challenge to Police in Dubai, Sharjah
Sunday, November 22, 2009
SHARJAH/DUBAI - Thefts of electric cables from outlets in Sharjah and Dubai have become a common concern for shop owners and police departments. .. read more..
Dubai Varsity to Promote Food Safety
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Short-term training programmes and higher education courses for those engaged in the food industry will soon be on offer when the Canadian University of Dubai launches an International Food Safety Centre next month. .. read more..
Leaders Back Low-carbon Projects Ahead of Climate Talks
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The world has reached a tipping point in the fight against climate change, yet leaders at the Summit on the Global Agenda in Dubai are optimistic that incremental victories will ensure the battle is ultimately won. .. read more..