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Bana Qabbani

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Tuberculosis increases sharply among migrants

Sep 18, 2011

In 2009, the Dubai Health Authority reported 159 cases of TB among those applying for visas. By 2010, the number had leapt to 722. Read article "Tuberculosis increases sharply among migrants"

New health tests for expats from 10 nations

Sep 15, 2011

All expatriate workers from certain countries will be tested for at least 16 contagious diseases, medical conditions and physical disabilities as part of the visa process.Read article "New health tests for expats from 10 nations"

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Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

May 20, 2013

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland.Read article

New approach required to counter rise of cybercrime, Dubai forum hears

May 20, 2013

The rapid growth of computer technology used by individuals, businesses and the Government that is helping to power the economy is also attracting opportunistic criminals.Read article

Latest Comments

UAE expats shed tears of joy as South Sudan is born

Jul 10 , 2011 | 08:35PM GST

david11

It is a good thing for a people to govern themselves. History reveals that bad governments murder citizens. Self governing people can protect the freedom of their neighbors. May God bless these Sudanese people with peace.

Buses collide near Al Samha, injuring 26

May 11 , 2011 | 07:25AM GST

Sumi Kailash

There is an urgent need to develop School-Bus type Regulation, Standard, Guideline for WORKER-Buses too in the UAE.

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