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Sharjah power cuts blamed on energy shortage
Sources cite a failed contract to provide natural gas and the high cost of its replacement, diesel, for the outages.
Complaints about the school fee freeze in Dubai? See the regulator
Schools that have problems complying with an emirate-wide freeze on fee increases can complain to federal authorities about Dubai's regulator.
Calls for improved dialogue between expats and nationals
The UAETalks conference discussed ways of bridging the gap between the country's natives and its increasingly diverse foreign residents.
Schools told to make room for special needs pupils
In overhaul of policy, Ministry of Education to develop programmes in 110 public schools.
'They are saying, unless you're rich, don't come'
Wedad Sarhan enrolled her son in Al Taqwa, a villa school in Sharjah, but when it closed last year 10-year-old Malik, who has Down syndrome, had nowhere to go. A year later, he is still being taught at home.
Genesis of Abu Dhabi's best laid plans
Programmes focused not only on growth but on an accountable and efficient government.
Pair wed at last after bride's three-year Saudi ordeal
Lovers were separated for three years when the would-be bride was kept against her will by her father in Saudi Arabia.
Schools offered Dh4.6bn of engineering software free
The software would be made available free to schools in an effort to spur the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Label on can of pineapple juice proves a recipe for confusion
A company banned from selling a juice product because it supposedly contained pork has denied the allegation, saying the cans listed a recipe for sweet and sour pork.
Man arrested over coins after row
A falling out between friends has led to the arrest of a Syrian man over the looting of dozens of old, rare and valuable coins, some dating back to the Roman Empire, from a small island in the emirate 20 years ago.
Unsafe drinks taken off store shelves
Three drink products have been removed from sale after they were found to breach safety laws, the food watchdog said yesterday.
Push is on to cut summer food poisoning cases
Range of campaigns to inform public and caterers to try to prevent deaths from spoilt goods
Pressure on Emirati mothers to have more children 'raises Down's risk'
Once you hit 40 be careful, doctor warns women who, she says, are under 'tremendous pressure to have more babies'.
Charity pins hopes on economic recovery
The society was created in 1989 by philanthropic businessmen to distribute donations to the needy, including non-Muslims.
Son learns about self-reliance and success
When Sonia al Hashimi found out that her son Saif had Down's syndrome, her initial reaction was, in her own words, "blank".
