ABU DHABI, Jan 23, 2011 (Reuters) : Dubai's real estate market woes are far from over as over-supply in office, residential and retail sectors will continue to push rentals down, a report from property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle said.Vacancy rates in Dubai's office market have increased to 41 pe

Abu Dhabi: The policy of linking issuance and renewal of residency permits to the national ID card registration has gathered momentum with Fujairah set to become the second emirate after Umm Al Quwain to implement the process.From January 30, the Emirates Identity Authority (Eida) will start linking

Abu Dhabi Airports Company said on Sunday that the number of passengers using the airport of the capital increased 12.2 per cent last year to nearly 11 million.The positive passenger development during the year 2010 is also reflected in the aircraft movement numbers that reached 112,000 aircraft, a

Dubai, Jan 21m2011, (Gulf News): It's bad for your back if you are a "weekend warrior", or if you're overweight, or slouch over the steering wheel during the long commute to work, doctors said."About 80 per cent of people suffer from back pain some time in their life and it is due to poor posture, p

ubai, 20 January 2011 (Khaleejtimes): THE IMPACT from the Khaleej Times 'Make your child safe' campaign has been tangible to the extent that it underscores the sense of outrage and horror that a vast swathe of people have felt.While accepting the premise that the arrested individuals are only guilt

Dubai, Jan 20,2011 (Khaleejtimes):Infant vaccination will be a less 'painful issue' for parents and children in the UAE as the MoH is introducing an injection that gives immunity against six types of diseases with one shot.From February, the National Immunisation Programme (NIP) of the ministry wil

RIYADH/DAMMAM, Jan 19, 2011 (Arab News): The sun remained hidden behind dark clouds due to heavy downpour from that started since early hours of the morning on Tuesday. Incessant Rains have deluged the roads in Dammam region and there is no sign of relief for at least for the next 24 hours as per M

Major earthquake measuring 7.4-magnitude hits southwest Pakistan Al Ain, Jan 19,2011 (Gulf News): Strong tremors were felt in most parts of the UAE at around 12:27am on Wednesday, sending waves of panic among people who rushed out of their homes.Major earthquakes in 2010The tremors were caused by a

18 January 2011, 3:51 PM Dubai - In a landmark decision, GEMS Education announced the replacement of all its male bus monitors with female supervisory staff on all its buses. The move follows a campaign by Khaleej Times to 'Make your child safer'. Hundreds of letters from concerned parents and read

DUBAI, 18 January 2011 - Residents and authorities expressed shock and revulsion at the alleged sexual assault on a four-year-old girl, with senior police officials calling for 'nannies', or women conductors on board school buses. School authorities, however, said the transport company had complied

Income Tax office to be set up in Abu Dhabi to check investments made by wealthy IndiansDubai, Jan 17,2010 (Xpress): New Delhi will soon set up an Income Tax office in Abu Dhabi to keep an eye on investments made by wealthy Indians in the emirates, XPRESS can exclusively reveal. The UAE is among sev

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 17,2010 (AFP): Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Monday ordered the distribution of $4 billion and free food for 14 months to citizens as the oil-rich emirate prepares to mark national occasions.Each of the 1.12 million native citizens will get 1,000 dinars ($3,572) in

Dubai,16 January 2011 (Khaleejtimes) :A kilometer ride on taxis from Friday would cost 11 fils more than it does now in Dubai, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) decides to hike fare to 'offset rising operation costs.'From January 21 (Friday) the tariff for all taxis operating from Dubai wou

JEDDAH (Arab news) : Heavy rains pounded Jeddah and surrounding villages Friday evening and early Saturday morning, but Civil Defense officials said that no deaths had been reported by Saturday evening.Education officials ordered schools closed on Saturday to calm traffic and check structures for fl

Dubai: The UAE's literature stock is due to increase by more than 7,000 titles, on what is slated as the world's largest floating book fair, when the Logos Hope ship docks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi next week.The Logos Hope is run by GBA Ships (previously Good Books for All), which was established almo

Abu Dhabi, Jan 13,2011 (ArabianBusiness): Firms must only pay skilled workers a base salary of AED12,000 if they want to be rated as a 'category A' company under a new Ministry of Labour ratings system, an official has said.Local media reports had said graduates would be paid a minimum monthly wage

DUBAI, 13 January 2011 (Khaleejtimes):Spectacular fireworks at Burj Khalifa Boulevard and Dubai Creek Park will herald the opening of Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 (DSF) on January 20.The 16th DSF, which is sure to attract residents and visitors to 32 days of festivities, shopping and surprises, will

Dubai, January 12,2010 (Gulf News): The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Tuesday launched a new theory test for prospective drivers which will replace the traffic sign test.The new test includes 35 questions and prospective drivers will have to pass it as a first step to acquiring a driving l