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02/22/2012 10:24 PM
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Sharjah Ruler orders plots for Dibba citizens
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Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has ordered allocation of new land plots to citizens residing the areas east of Suhaila and closer to Dibba Al Hosn
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02/22/2012 09:39 PM
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Ophthalmology meet boosts tourism sector
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ABU DHABI - The World Ophthalmology Congress 2012, the world's oldest continuous medical meeting and the biggest convention ever held in Abu Dhabi, delivered a significant tourism boost to the UAE capital with many of the 10,000 plus attendees taking in the city's sights and attractions during their stay.
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02/22/2012 09:38 PM
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Abu Dhabi promotes local vegetables, fruits
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ABU DHABI - The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has allocated free platforms in the Fruits and Vegetables Market in Al Mina for selling locally-produced vegetables and fruits and allowed Emirati farmers to store their products in cold storages against nominal fees in a bid to support them and protect the home-grown produce.
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02/22/2012 10:14 PM
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Hamdan receives Scottish delegation
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DUBAI - Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, on Monday received at the Dubai Ruler's Court of, Richard Lochhead, Scottish Government's Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment and the delegation accompanying him.
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02/22/2012 10:14 PM
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Urbanisation linked to heart health: Study
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DUBAI - Urbanisation negatively impacts the health of children and increases their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, according to a new report published this week by the World Heart Federation.
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02/22/2012 10:12 PM
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FNC Speaker reaffirms support to Palestine
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ABU DHABI - Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met the Palestinian Ambassador to the UAE, Dr Khairi Al Aridi, on Monday in Abu Dhabi.
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02/22/2012 10:15 PM
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Wrong food leads to chronic diseases, warn experts
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ABU DHABI - Wrong food nutrition concept could lead to chronic diseases, health officials warned.
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02/22/2012 10:13 PM
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11.8 million use Green Line
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DUBAI - Since starting operations in September 2011, the Green Line of the Dubai Metro has seen ridership levels beyond expectations with as many as 11,849,172 passengers up to January.
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02/22/2012 10:13 PM
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Al Murr invited to visit Uzbek parliament
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ABU DHABI - Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC), has received a message from his Uzbek counterpart Dilarom Tashmukhamedova inviting him to visit Uzbekistan's Parliament.
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02/22/2012 10:12 PM
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Charitable foundation
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AJMAN His Highness Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued an Emiri Decree establishing a public welfare institution under the name "Al Ajmani Charitable Foundation".
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02/22/2012 09:41 PM
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Fire in Abu Dhabi tower
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ABU DHABI - Fire erupted in an apartment in a 18-storeyed tower in the Capital's Tourist Club Area on Sunday, resulting in minor suffocation to 13 residents, an official from the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence said on Monday.
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