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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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When the sun hots up, this Dubai house cools down

May 26, 2012

A man has installed solar panels on the roof of his villa to cut the cost of energy.Read article

A fruitful year for jobs portal Gradberry

May 26, 2012

A website founded by recent university graduates is geared toward helping young adults enter the job market.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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