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Ramona Ruiz

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First two-storey car park by Mawaqif unveiled in Abu Dhabi

Jun 19, 2013

The building is located south of Al Falah Street and can accomodate more than 500 vehicles in the double-storey building. Read article "First two-storey car park by Mawaqif unveiled in Abu Dhabi"

UAE pledges to fight against desertification

Jun 17, 2013

The UAE is 80 per cent desert but remains committed to international efforts to combat desertification, said Dr Rashid bin Fahad, the Minister of Environment and Water yesterday.Read article "UAE pledges to fight against desertification"

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Counsellor helps to protect rights of UAE expat workers

Jun 16, 2013

Migrante UAE provides training to community members so they can aid compatriots with labour disputes.Read article

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UAE recruiters welcome move to reduce orientation training for Filipino maids

Jun 13, 2013

The Philippine government approves shorter pre-departure seminars for domestic workers to help clear the hiring backlog in the Middle East.Read article

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Love (and bars of soap) sent home in a box

May 22, 2010

Love (and bars of soap) sent home in a box

Filipino expatriates ship home clothes, treats, appliances and electronics. Many remember that their parents did the same for them.Read article Love (and bars of soap) sent home in a box

New TV channel targets Filipinos

Jun 7, 2010

The region's first free-to-air Filipino television channel has begun broadcasting in the UAE.Read article New TV channel targets Filipinos

Latest Comments

Real-time traffic warnings could have prevented UAE's deadliest road smashes

Jun 16 , 2013 | 07:44PM GST

just me

Sorry but, this article is ridiculous. It's not fog or rain that causes accidents, it's selfish, irresponsible lunatics that are driving at outrageous speeds and zig-zaging in and of of traffic in whatever weather conditions. One doesn't need a degree in meteorology to know if it's foggy and to drive carefully. Blame the drivers, not the conditions. Put the responsibility where it belongs.

Parents with prams call for safer pavements in Abu Dhabi

May 26 , 2013 | 08:32AM GST

MrsB

This isn't isolated to Abu Dhabi, Dubai is just as bad. I moved apartment specifically because there were no pavements where I was living and it was impossible with a pram.

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