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Topic: Ajman

Ajman hotels keen to make the new grades as ratings system come into play

Children playing on the beach in Ajman as while their mother rests under the umbrella nearby. Jeff Topping/The National

May 17, 2013

A new classification system introduced by the Tourism Development Department in Ajman aims to give tourists a better idea of what the hotels have to offer. Read Article Ajman hotels keen to make the new grades as ratings system come into play

Ajman: the next destination for Muslim travellers?

Roland U. Obermeier, general manager of five-star Islamic hotel Ajman Palace which started operations in December last year. Antonie Robertson / The National

May 17, 2013

Ajman tourism authority is trying to attract regional travellers who are now looking for alternative destinations in the wake of the Arab Spring. Read Article Ajman: the next destination for Muslim travellers?

Elderly of Ajman give the brain a workout

Ismaeil Faraj and Khalfan enjoying puzzle games in the 'Brain Exercise Room' at the Elderly Nursing Home Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National

May 13, 2013

The 'Brain Exercise Room' offers a stimulating environment where residents of the ELderly Nursing Home Ajman can engage in activities that promote healthy brain functions.  Read Article Elderly of Ajman give the brain a workout

Beached Ajman ship going piece by piece

Ajman, United Arab Emirates - May 1, 2013. The Sea Blue now being cut away into pieces along the sea shore. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

May 02, 2013

Sea Blue was sailing to Africa when it ran aground in rough seas off the coast of Ajman. Read Article Beached Ajman ship going piece by piece

 

Body of 12-year-old boy found off Ajman Corniche after day of searching

Apr 29, 2013

The 12-year-old boy drowned off Ajman's Corniche was recovered on Saturday, a day after he drowned.  Read Article Body of 12-year-old boy found off Ajman Corniche after day of searching

 

Drug police arrest 14 in Ajman

Apr 23, 2013

Police found 55 grams of hashish and other unspecified capsules in their possession following a tip off. Read Article Drug police arrest 14 in Ajman

 

Man arrested attempting to exchange fake Indian rupees

Apr 16, 2013

Criminal investigation officers formed a team and apprehended the illegal immigrant as he attempted to exchange four million in fake rupees for Dh130,000. Read Article Man arrested attempting to exchange fake Indian rupees

 

Emirati pedestrian killed in Ajman accident

Apr 15, 2013

The 38-year-old man was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Read Article Emirati pedestrian killed in Ajman accident

 

Ajman taxi driver runs down two people in protest against dismissal

Apr 14, 2013

The driver wanted the company to pay him Dh25,000 as part of his pending salaries and end of service benefit so he could return to his home country. Read Article Ajman taxi driver runs down two people in protest against dismissal

 

UAE Government aims for happiness top 10

Apr 01, 2013

Government officials are teaming up with experts to try to boost the UAE's ranking in a global happiness survey in an effort to drive foreign direct investment. Read Article UAE Government aims for happiness top 10

 

Ajman ’landmark’ ship on the beach to be cut up for scrap

The Sea Blue cargo ship sits on the beach near Ajman Corniche. It ran aground in January and is soon to be cut up and scrapped. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Mar 29, 2013

The cargo ship Sea Blue has been there for three months now since it ran aground on the way to Africa. Read Article Ajman ’landmark’ ship on the beach to be cut up for scrap

 

Boy, 9, who fell from UAE balcony comes out of coma

Mar 25, 2013

The nine-year-old was hurt after he fell from a third floor balcony, fracturing his skull. Read Article Boy, 9, who fell from UAE balcony comes out of coma

 

Families cling on to hope missing sailors in UAE waters will be found

Mar 20, 2013

'If we don't hear from him soon, I'll have to postpone my marriage,' says a fiancee hopeful her husband-to-be, missing since December when their ship sank, will be found.  Read Article Families cling on to hope missing sailors in UAE waters will be found

 

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A foreign tourist dons a head covering as she visits the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Trueky.Kerem Uzel for The National

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