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Pay freeze ends for HCT teachers - The National
One expatriate teacher, who did not wish to be identified, said: "People are naturally disappointed in not receiving their normal increment, but crumbs of cake falling off the table are better than no crumbs at all. "Inflation has fallen away in the ...
Pay freeze ends for HCT teachers - The National
One expatriate teacher, who did not wish to be identified, said: "People are naturally disappointed in not receiving their normal increment, but crumbs of cake falling off the table are better than no crumbs at all. "Inflation has fallen away in the ...
One killed in Lebanon sectarian clashes - The National
"Sporadic clashes involving the use of rockets and machineguns began at around 4:00 am (0100 GMT) between the neighbourhoods of Bab al-Tebanneh and Jabal Mohsen," said the official, who requested anonymity. The army, deployed in both neighbourhoods ...
Lion cub for sale on Twitter sparks bidding frenzy - The National
The Emirati owner and operator of the pet store, who did not wish to be identified, said the lion was not his and he was only trying to find a suitable home for the cub, not sell it. "Obviously, if I was going to sell a lion, I would never tweet it to ...
South Sudan economy in shambles - The National
One western diplomat, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the country could last until September at the latest on its current holdings, according to briefings its embassy had received. The World Bank warned on Tuesday that it was "deeply ...
Education can improve 'only by engaging stakeholders' - The National
"There is a lot of change all the time and before we can adopt one, another one is in place," said an Emirati teacher who did not wish to be identified. "And that is affecting the children, too." Although government schools do not have autonomy, ...
Man still in jail 'because he can't afford fine' - The National
"It has also happened that after a complainant files a mercy petition, the sum he cannot pay is written off by the court," said a lawyer who was aware of Mr Abdullah's case but did not wish to be identified. The case may depend on a 2010 judgment by ...
Oil imports from Iran top of Clinton's India agenda - The National
The US is seeking assurances that India will continue "to make good progress" in easing its dependence on Iranian oil, said a member of Mrs Clinton's entourage who spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.
Children warned not to accept lifts after possible abduction attempt - The National
The child's parents, who did not wish to be identified, reported the incident to the school on Monday. "The child was upset and told his parents," said Mr Hill. As a standard policy, Dubai College passed on the warning to other schools in the area, ...
Yemen president orders military trial for Saleh's rebelling half-brother - The National
The official, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media, said that Gen Al Ahmer should be prosecuted before a military court for mutinying against Mr Hadi's decision to sack him as well as for ordering the flying of ...
Indian groups closed over 'wrong licences' - The National
A volunteer at the Indian Islahi Centre, who asked not to be named, said: "Several organisations in Sharjah were asked to stop as per an order by the government. At least 10 other organisations, including ours, were ordered to close.
Legatum buys DIFC's Precinct Building 6 - The National
The sale produced an investment yield of about 8 per cent according to a person close to the deal. The nine-storey 128000 square foot building is to be renamed Legatum Plaza and the firm plans to move into two floors that will form its new global ...
DIC deal marks start of a new chapter - The National
In the climate back then, we believed them," one banker, who asked to remain anonymous, said recently. It was a measure of the self-confidence and world vision of the investment group in those days that it called one of its units the Global Strategic ...
Shoreline maintenance fees row continues - The National
"They've just given birth to a 13-headed monster that isn't able to do anything," said a British owner who asked not to be identified. "We can't do a thing. It's all a bit depressing." Owners said the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera), ...
Fees row at Dubai development continues - The National
"They've just given birth to a 13-headed monster that isn't able to do anything," said a British owner who asked not to be identified. "We can't do a thing. It's all a bit depressing." Owners said the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera), ...
Depa mulls departure from Nasdaq Dubai listing - The National
The sources, who declined to be named, said a move to the South East Asian trading hub was Depa's favoured option but that a listing on the retail-driven DFM was also being considered. A spokesman said: "Depa is looking at a number of options with ...
Central Bank seeks chief to run its complaints department - The National
"We are in the process of hiring," said a Central Bank official, who declined to be named. "We have five staff at the moment who are fulfilling the requirements of the unit." Unlike the UK and other developed countries, the UAE does not have a separate ...
Repercussions from Iran sanctions spread far beyond borders - The National
Saderat and Melli, the two banks with which Noor traded, are allowed to operate in the UAE because they are not subject to United Nations sanctions, said a Central Bank official who asked not to be named. Unilateral sanctions such as those implemented ...
iPad3 excitement builds - The National
A member of staff at the Apple shop in Virgin at Mall of Emirates, who did not wish to be identified, said they had slashed prices on their existing stock of iPad 2s by around Dh100. "We still have some stock but we're expecting it to reduce before the ...
Small is beautiful in UAE banking sector - The National
Many of the UAE's smaller banks had missed out on Dubai's boom and are now under pressure from management to expand rapidly, says one banker, who asked not to be named. What remains to be seen is whether these lenders will be able to avoid repeating ...
Emiratisation relies on drive of individuals - The National
"My family has taken care of me, but now I am fed up and willing to do anything to get a job," the mother of five said on condition of anonymity. Many might be surprised to learn that this woman, who was in such tough circumstances and determined to ...
Coffin prices may be lowered following 92 per cent price hike - The National
"We are hopeful of cutting the price from April," said the manager of the company, who did not wish to be identified. He said he was in negotiations with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to reduce the rate of the lease for their office space.
Residents told to keep balconies clear or face Dh500 fine - The National
A British Discovery Gardens tenant, who also did not want to be identified, said it would not make much difference. "The only way it will work is if there are regular inspections," she said. "Otherwise people will follow the rules for a bit and then ...
Pitbull that mauled poodle at Dubai pet show released to owner - The National
"They did their necessary checks and found that his behaviour is fine," said the owner, who declined to be named. "It's amazing that he's back with us, but there's a worry at the back of my mind that the issue isn't over yet.
Tibetan suicides are tinder for future unrest in China - The National
"People were coming [to pay respects] from as far away as Lhasa," Lobsang's friend, who asked to remain anonymous, told me. "There is a spark of unity, and nationalism, now in Tibet; nationalism that is being sparked for the first time.