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How English teachers shaped my life
Enid Parker goes down memory lane to the classroom incidents that left a lasting impact. Last week I was pleasantly surprised to receive a phone call from a former teacher, Rosie George, who worked at Dubai's Indian High School (my alma
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No More Bottles: Khaleej Times pledges to use filtered water
In this region, there is a stigma attached to using municipality water or tap water. The UAE consumes 13 billion bags of plastic and approximately 450 billion plastic bottles per year, according to alarming statistics released by the Ministry
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Imran Khan calls Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
Earlier this month, he had written a letter to Sheikh Khalifa. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Wednesday, received a phone call from
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The birth rate in Abu Dhabi increases by 34% in 10 years
38,285 babies were born in 2018, compared with 28,456 in 2008. The number of live births registered in Abu Dhabi over the past ten years has
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Abu Dhabi motorists can now use their impounded cars
The initiative aimed at providing convenience to drivers. Abu Dhabi motorists who have vehicle impoundment penalties can now park their
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10 UAE office rules every employee should remember
Know these disciplinary rules in the workplace. While you work in the UAE, being well-informed about labour laws certainly helps. It makes you
Read MoreNew traffic fine announcement in UAE
The fine will not be entered into the traffic system initially. If you are caught driving a car in Ras Al Khaimah with an unclear or dirty number plate, the Dh400 fine for the violation will not be registered in the traffic department's
Read MoreLoans may get cheaper as UAE cuts interest rates after Fed
The central banks in Saudi and Bahrain also followed the Fed's decision, cutting their rates by the same margin. The Central Bank of the UAE on Wednesday said that it was cutting interest rates applied on the issuance of certificates of
Read MoreEid Al Adha 2019: Zul Hijjah moon highly likely to be seen in UAE today
Eid Al Adha will be on Sunday, August 11, if the moon is sighted tonight. The International Astronomical Center is gearing up to sight the new moon of the lunar month of Zul Hijjah atop Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain on Thursday evening.
Read MoreEmirati youth to help Syrian refugees learn jiu-jitsu
For the first time, 30 Emirati students will be offering support to Syrian refugee kids at the camp run by Emirates Red Crescent. The UAE is taking another step to ease the suffering of Syrian refugees. This time, it's not the usual aid:
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