DUBAI — When American TV channel HBO telecast the 25-minute documentary Real Sports on the pitiful conditions of young camel jockeys early this month, Pakistani Human Rights Activist Ansar Burney never thought that the world would cry with him.
DUBAI — The Dubai Transport Corporation’s (DTC) quality control inspectors reported a total of 4,440 violations with regard to use of illegal ‘taxis’ from March till November 2004.
DUBAI — People placing advertisements in the classified sections of the newspaper say that callers inquiring about the items for sale harass them at very odd times.
SHARJAH — Several commuters in Sharjah say that drivers of private taxis in the emirate drop passengers far away from their destination and in many cases even refuse them a lift if the destination is a crowded area.
DUBAI — Little Mohammad Shehryar’s body has been pricked by needles endlessly since he was three months old. Six-year-old now, he has received more than 70 blood transfusions since his birth.
DUBAI — For Abdul Ghafoor, getting past the customs at Quaid-e-Azam International Airport, Karachi should have been easy with his much-cherished Gold Remittance Card which allows him to carry several dutiable items without having to pay for them.
DUBAI — Representing the Pakistani community in the UAE, the United Panel announced its panel with regards to the forthcoming elections of the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) for the term 2005-2006.
DUBAI/SHARJAH — As a mark of respect and mourning, schools have been closed for a total of 17 days following the announcement of the death of the late president, His Highness Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
DUBAI — The Dubai Transport Corporation (DTC) has decided to grant permission to concerned bodies in Dubai to operate an additional 500 taxis to boost the transport industry in the emirate.
DUBAI — In a landmark deal between Dubai Transport Corporation (DTC) and Sharjah Transport Corporation, the inter-emirate buses plying between Dubai and Sharjah are soon to have a brand new look.
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