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Dubai police chief urges residents to respect sensitivities in public

Cases of public indecency are isolated and not on the rise, said chief of Dubai Police, Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim.

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Dubai labourer dies from heat stroke

A 20-year-old man died on Monday at Dubai Hospital from heat stroke, while a 28-year-old labourer had to resuscitated and treated for heat exhaustion at the Rashid Hospital Trauma Centre on Tuesday.

Immigration & Visas

Dubai residents could soon cancel labour cards at residency department

Labour Card cancellation could soon be done at the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) and at its offices in Dubai.

Police and The Courts

Expat couple arrested in Dubai for public indecency

An unmarried couple have been arrested for engaging in sexual activities on a public beach last weekend, Gulf News has learned.

Environment

High humidity expected in UAE in next few days

High humidity will make days and nights uncomfortable for the next few days, but the mercury will not return to the high of 51.4 C recorded at Al Minhad air base outside Abu Dhabi recently, said the weather bureau.

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Keep an eye on children around house pools, UAE officials say

Health officials have warned that parents must have safety precautions in place when they have young children and swimming pools at home, following recent cases of drownings.

Environment

Dead fish floating in Dubai Creek

Dead fish floating on the surface of the water at Dubai Festival City were spotted several storeys up by residents in the area on Tuesday.

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On the right track to progress

Abu Dhabi plans for the future with the announcement of major road projects.

Editorial/Nation

Find a solution to rice shortage

The UAE should draw a policy to control shortages in various food items.

 
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