Asma Ali Zain

DUBAI - A decision regarding the deportation of Pakistani fast bowler Mohammed Asif has been taken, and he is expected to leave the country within the next 24 hours, said sources on Thursday.

SHARJAH — Bus commuters in Sharjah will no longer have to wait in the sweltering heat in the near future as Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) has plans to set up 390 air-conditioned bus stops.

SHARJAH - Bus commuters in Sharjah will no longer have to wait in the sweltering heat in the near future as Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) has plans to set up 390 air-conditioned bus stops.

SHARJAH — Commuters in Sharjah will soon be able to book taxis from the comfort of their homes as the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) has given the go-ahead to a fully automated and advanced taxi despatch and management system.

SHARJAH — Lack of bus shelters has become the main cause of concern for many travellers using the recently-launched bus service in Sharjah.

SHARJAH - Commuters in Sharjah will soon be able to book taxis from the comfort of their homes as the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) has given the go-ahead to a fully automated and advanced taxi dispatch and management system.

DUBAI - UAE nationals top the list of blood donators in the country standing at 29.57 per cent, according to a senior health official.

DUBAI — Dubai-based private and government hospitals and clinics will have to specify their patient-handling capacity before Dubai's Health Funding System comes into effect, according to a Dubai Health Authority official.

DUBAI — From January 1, 2009, all residents of Dubai will compulsorily have to be part of a Health Funding System which will entitle them to affordable basic healthcare within the emirate.

DUBAI — The Orbis Flying Eye is currently in Dubai seeking tie-ups with the ophthalmologist fraternity and the health authorities in Dubai. It is en route to Syria to offer medical training and eye care treatment to the Syrians.