Asma Ali Zain

DUBAI — Discrimination at the workplace, longer working hours, home-sickness, and unbeatable traffic are among the main causes of depression among expatriate workers in the country, opine psychiatrists.

Blocking of free parking spaces anywhere in the emirate is illegal and strict action will be taken against those violating the law, said an official at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

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DUBAI — A survey carried out at two private schools in the UAE recently indicates that Myopia or shortsightedness is prevalent in several children which can lead to psychological problems if the defective vision is not corrected.

DUBAI — It is an impressive plan and it aims at alleviating the increasing burden of traffic on arterial roads within the city. To begin with, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will widen Al Maktoum Bridge by adding two new lanes from Deira to Bur Dubai.

DUBAI — Pakistani national Kamran Hassan wouldn't have imagined that his premature son, weighing a mere 500 grams, would beat the odds and that, instead, his 28-year-old wife, Huma's life would be at risk.

DUBAI — Zzzzap!!!! Modhesh shrugged his head, opening his eyes and wondered at the loud snapping noise that woke him up from his slumber.

SHARJAH — The Sharjah Transport Corporation (STC) will soon be starting its bus service for Ras Al Khaimah and Khor Fakkan.

DUBAI — The Al Qasimi Hospital in Sharjah will soon be upgraded to the status of a university hospital offering teaching and research facilities.

SHARJAH — A row has erupted over Zulekha Hospital in Sharjah asking some 15 nurses to go on maternity leave after ascertaining that they were pregnant.

DUBAI — Cutting of costs including privatisation of unessential service departments at the Dubai Department of Health and Medical Services (Dohms) has resulted in lowering expenses by as much as 59 per cent.