Kareem Shaheen

Inspectors say to be vigilant of restaurants trying to make up for the ban on service charges in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Health inspectors issued far fewer fines to restaurants in the capital last month for hygiene violations, although they issued 60 per cent more warnings.

Cucumber on the eyes, chocolate, oatmeal and yogurt facials are all on offer at a spa catering for clients from two years to 12.

Meetings with parents and teachers across the country held over the past two months revealed bad behaviour in schools is common.

Abu Dhabi's non-tourist establishments must stop charging 10pc levy, after it was declared a violation of consumer protection laws.

Expatriate staff risk being sacked if they try to supplement their income, but many work as tutors or run businesses.

Legislation governing food safety is necessary to build a confident society, say officials, but industry tells them it will prove very expensive.

Companies at fault for lack of nationals in private sector jobs, panel says, as employers say accusations are unfair.

The Government invites industry leaders to raise any opposition to a draft regulation that would see them face tightened hygiene standards and higher costs.

Better education, vocational training and finding satisfactory work for women cited as crucial to finding more jobs for nationals.