New insurance scheme takes effect today Gulf News | Dubai: A health insurance scheme for all government employees in Dubai and their dependants comes into effect today and will cover chronic diseases and basic dental care, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced on Tuesday. | The DHA and its partners have created a scheme called 'Enaya' ('Care' ...
Watch 'Tranformers 2' and get a chance to win a trip to Dubai Malaya | "TRANSFORMERS, Revenge of the Fallen" has invaded cinemas in the Philippines. And fans of this well-loved franchise can now look forward to watch this blockbuster but also get a chance to win a trip for two to Dubai when they watch the film at SM Cinemas. | Every "Transformers" ticket purchased at...
How I saw MJ, all the way from Dubai Gulf News | I have three memories of Michael Jackson. The first is of the bar scene from the Moonwalker film where Michael performs Dirty Diana wearing a suit and hat. The second is of a tour poster at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The third is when I bought m...
Residents vow to travel despite swine flu fears Gulf News | Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Tighter budgets and swine flu fears are the two main talking points for residents when making their travel plans. | The majority of residents said they will not change their travel plans but will be sensible not to splurge the cash...
Flu prevention measures limited as holidays loom Gulf News | Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Vaccines for H1N1 are still under clinical tests and the only precautions travellers can take when going abroad on their annual vacations is to keep away from suspected cases, doctors advise. | Even vaccines for common flu are no l...
Parents in UAE work on new holiday action plan Gulf News | Dubai: Parents welcomed the decision to reopen schools after Eid holidays in September. However, they are concerned about how they will keep their children occupied during the extra free time. | Harry Maltby, a 35-year-old British expatriate, was h...
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MIDDLE EAST: Swine flu cases on the rise IRINnews web | Photo: DUBAI, 25 June 2009 (IRIN) - The number of cases of the A(H1N1) virus, otherwise known as swine flu, is growing in the Middle East, with many new suspected and confirm...
Watch 'Tranformers 2' and get a chance to win a trip to Dubai Malaya | "TRANSFORMERS, Revenge of the Fallen" has invaded cinemas in the Philippines. And fans of this well-loved franchise can now look forward to watch this blockbuster but also get a chance to win a trip for two to Dubai when they watch the film at SM C...
Growing up with MJ Gulf News | Michael Jackson, the legendary king of pop, shocked everyone when he passed away on Friday. While most were stunned by the tragic news, the reaction of the Arab world has been confusing. | The iconic singer, who tirelessly made significant changes ...
Burj Dubai architect makes sick US boy's wishes come true Gulf News | Tustin: Chance Mitchell, aged six, uses his Lego blocks and cardboard to construct his own super-structures. He also has to wear a pacemaker for the rest of his life. | He keeps a scale model of the Eiffel Tower at his Temecula home, but there's ju...
UN to look into racial intolerance in the UAE Gulf News | Abu Dhabi: Githu Muigai, UN special rapporteur will be in UAE to look into contemporary forms of racism and racial intolerance. | During his two week visit, Muigai, a Kenyan human rights lawyer who was appointed last year in August will interact with representatives from government bodies and non-governmental organisations, academics, victims of ...
Clerics split on Iran poll decision The Australian | LEADING Iranian clerics have blasted the official results of Iran's June 12 presidential election, dismissing the poll watchdog and exposing a rift in the religious establishment. | The Assembly of Qom Seminary Scholars and Researchers said the Guardians Council - which upheld the disputed re-election of hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - n...
