Gulf News

Fake online firm takes jobseekers for a ride

DUBAI -An online recruitment company has duped thousands of Indians and Bangladeshis of their money by promising them lucrative jobs abroad.

Top poets to attend `mushaira' in capital

ABU DHABI - Top poets from India and Pakistan will present their latest literary work at a mushaira which is being organised on April 23 at the Inter-Continental Hotel in the capital to promote love and friendship between the people of both nations.

Students to draw 'Circle of Life' in musical

DUBAI - After the runaway success of Cats, Starlight Express, Ms Wiz, Oliver, Heroes, A Carnival Tale, Smike, and Saturday Night Fever, Kevin J. Oliver is once again set to take Dubai by storm with his new musical production 'Circle of Life' produced for The Modern High School (TMHS), Dubai.

High maternity fee empties out wards

DUBAI - Promises made by the Dubai Government, nearly a year ago, to provide better services in lieu of the huge amounts being charged as maternity fees are apparently not having the desired effect as the once brimming hospital corridors now appear deserted, while the once busy staff now sit idle, twiddling their thumbs.

AUS student wins top international honour

SHARJAH - Haitham Kaddoura, a Computer Science major at the American University of Sharjah (AUS),

Gene breakthrough spells good news for diabetics

ABU DHABI - There's good news for diabetic patients. A breakthrough in the genetic revolution has made insulin available at affordable price, an expert known for his cutting-edge research in genome science said on Tuesday.

Indian expatriates seek their right to vote

DUBAI - With the general elections due to be held in India in a few weeks' time, Indians living in the UAE have called for a mechanism through which they can participate in the electoral process and cast their votes.

In-depth look at water to help in future usage

ABU DHABI - The Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency (ERWDA) and the UAE Offsets Group (UOG) have completed a comprehensive water resources study for the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Experts at DIHAD meet for exchange of ideas

DUBAI - Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President Dubai Department of the Civil Aviation and Chairman of Emirates Group,

Al Thiqa Club to provide services to handicapped at home

SHARJAH - In a humanitarian move, the Social Committee of Al Thiqa Club for the Handicapped has started delivering its services to the physically challenged people at their homes.