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Distaste for Facebook friends behavior

Many people find some of their Facebook friends actually annoying. The daily deals company Eversave conducted a study between 400 women, who unexpectedly uncovered more...

New two-year work permit for people above 60 years of age

Expatriates in UAE welcomed the new two-year work permit for people above 60 years of age as they can continue working for a longer...

Community Development Authority organises discussion panel on community mental health

As part of various initiatives to achieve its strategic objectives for the social sector, the “Vulnerable Groups Department“ at the Community Development Authority (CDA)...

Indian Consul General attends Rongali Bihu celebrations in Dubai

Under the aegis of Assam Society UAE, the Assamese community celebrated Rongali Bihu with traditional gaiety in a cultural extravaganza in Dubai. Rongali Bihu...

Community Development Authority marks official launch of Dubai Early Childhood Development...

The centre is the first of its kind in the Middle East region In line with the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015...

What Mothers Days means to shoppers in Dubai

It’s in Mother Nature's make-up to be the one that cares for her young – she has a special bond with her children....

Emirati fishermen in Dubai granted monthly salaries

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai has...

Breaking down the barriers of stereotyping

People of all backgrounds and cultures are susceptible to stereotyping individuals from other groups.

Eid Al-Fitr holiday for Private Sector

The Eid Al-Fitr holiday (paid holiday) for private sector will be on the first and second of Shawwal 1431 Hijri year, according to a...

UAE Leads Middle East in Global Facebook Penetration

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ORDNING&REDA and ECO BoraÌŠstapeter to celebrate the National Day of Sweden

•    Proud Swedish brands ORDNING&REDA and ECO Boråstapeter celebrate their national heritage on June 6th 2010 for the National Day of Sweden; •    The National...

Federal public holiday to mark Mawlid Nabawi relayed to 17 February

UAE federal ministries and departments will take Thursday ,17 February 2011, corresponding to 14 Rabea' Awwal 1432 Hijri as a public holiday to mark...

Smoking Shisha is not allowed in Ramadan tents

Smoking cigarettes and shisha will be banned inside small private tents during the holly month of Ramadan, while hotels setting up larger and...

Muslims in Dubai can marry irrespective of their nationalities

Head of the family court at the Dubai Courts Judge Salem Obaid Othman has ruled that the marriage officiants in the emirate of Dubai...

Exclusive perfume produced in Dubai to commemorate UAE National Day

The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (formerly DSF Office) has rolled out an exclusive perfume to commemorate the 38th UAE National Day. Named December...

Six-month Ban cancelled for expatriate workers in UAE

In a bid to reform its labour market, the UAE has introduced a new work permit which will allow foreign workers in the country...

Gulf states concerned over inter-family marriage

Marriage between relatives is seen as distasteful within some cultures, but it has been a common feature in many others for thousands of years. However,...