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Ola Salem

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Lessons on how to keep Abu Dhabi clean

May 23, 2013

More than 700 women and children in Bani Yas get lessons on keeping the city clean.Read article "Lessons on how to keep Abu Dhabi clean"

Sheikh Mohammed vows UAE government will be mobile and work 24/7, 365 days a year

May 23, 2013

Ruler of Dubai tells 1,000 government officials that if they fail to deliver mobile services within two years they will be given a 'farewell ceremony'.Read article "Sheikh Mohammed vows UAE government will be mobile and work 24/7, 365 days a year"

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UAE's water and electricity needs will be met, FNC told

May 22, 2013

The Minister of Energy said the Federal Electricity and Water Authority, which he also heads, has a clear strategy to cover the needs of all the emirates it serves.Read article

Maids wage contracts must be honoured if signed says UAE Foreign Minister

May 22, 2013

The UAE does not prevent foreign embassies from working to protect their citizens who are employed here, the Foreign Minister told the FNC yesterday.Read article

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Emirati women are paired up with foreign students in an effort to dispel cultural myths and examine how far women have progressed.Read article Dubai conference tackles gender politics

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Sheikh Mohammed vows UAE government will be mobile and work 24/7, 365 days a year

May 23 , 2013 | 02:31PM GST

zulfekarali

Great Leader! Great Initiative.... To deliver the services to a common man is the distinctive feature of an Islamic Society... Ruler's saying that a successful government is one that goes to the people and does not wait for them to come to it, is the essence of successful leadership...

Is minimum wage for maids 'taking advantage of UAE nationals', Minister to be asked

May 23 , 2013 | 06:32AM GST

Unbelieveable

Mr Al Rahoomi said that in many cases, both the maid and the family were happy with the previous salary, which was usually between Dh700 and Dh900 a month. 70 Hhours min a week x 4 WEEKS = 280 hrs a month / 900 DHS = 8 DHS an hours. Maybe Mr Al Rhoomi is compaling because he doesn't want to pay more.

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