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Sharjah shuts Enoc pumps

Four weeks and two deadlines later, Sharjah ran out of patience with oil retailer Enoc and ordered the closure of all its petrol stations in the emirate on Friday, according to Sharjah TV. Go to Source
June 25th, 2011 | News | Read More

Pleasure & pain

A client of mine recently whispered, ‘I have a secret to confess; I love reading all the celebrity, gossip-filled tabloids. Go to Source
June 25th, 2011 | News | Read More

Weight loss surgery may cure obese diabetics

Most obese people with diabetes will be cured of it by weight loss surgery, with gastric bypass surgery allowing more than 80 per cent of patients to come off their diabetes medication, according to a study. Go to Source
June 25th, 2011 | News | Read More

Murder bid case closed after victim’s waiver

DUBAI – The Court of First Instance ruled on Wednesday that the criminal case against an Egyptian glass installer, 27, accused of murder bid on his roommate, has come to an end after the latter submitted a waiver of pursuing his rights. Go to Source
June 25th, 2011 | News | Read More

Abu Dhabi sees decrease in cases of dehydration

ABU DHABI – Hospitals in Abu Dhabi have recorded very few cases of heat-related illnesses for the past two months compared to the same period on previous years. Go to Source
June 25th, 2011 | News | Read More

Vying for the crown of words

DUBAI – The annual Gulf Scrabble Championship (GSC) was held in Dubai for the first time in its history on Friday, pitting 36 wordsmiths from across the region against each other for a place at the world championship. Go to Source
June 25th, 2011 | News | Read More

Drive to mark World
Anti-Narcotics Day

ABU DHABI – Under the auspices of Lt-General Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Abu Dhabi Police will launch an awareness campaign on Sunday, on the occasion of the World Anti-Narcotics Day. Go to Source
June 25th, 2011 | News | Read More

Free cardiac surgeries performed on 27 kids

DUBAI – As many as 27 children suffering from severe heart complications have received free cardiac surgery and care by a team of local and visiting surgeons at Dubai Hospital since Sunday. Go to Source
June 25th, 2011 | News | Read More

Banks move closer to deal on Greek bailout

FRANKFURT/ATHENS – Banks and policymakers moved closer on Friday to a deal to help Athens avert default ahead of a crucial vote in the Greek parliament next week on a harsh austerity package which investors fear the government may lose. Go to Source
June 24th, 2011 | News | Read More

OPEC, IEA clash over oil reserves

Consumer watchdog the International Energy Agency’s emergency oil release is a desperate measure that threatens to undo two decades of cooperation with OPEC and could fail to calm prices. Go to Source
June 24th, 2011 | News | Read More