| Yas Waterworld to host fitness challenge | | Adrenaline junkies in the country are getting set for an exciting afternoon of jousting, races, competitive eating, paddling, puzzles and more — all with the aim of claiming the top spot at the much anticipated ‘Survival of the Fittest’ challenge at Yas Waterworld. | | White point winners upped to 1,000 | | Due to the success of the white points system, which sees motorists awarded for good driving, Dubai Police have increased the number of prizes up for grabs this year by 300, with 1,000 drivers now in the running to win a host of prizes, including a brand new car. | | UAE’s human rights situation very positive: EU panel | | A European Commission delegation has been briefed on the efforts of the Emirates Association for Human Rights at the association’s headquarters in Al Rashidiya in spreading awareness of the culture of human rights among people. | | Treat your maids well: Dubai Police | | The Dubai Police have launched a campaign aimed at encouraging people to treat their housemaids well in a bid to reduce crimes by such persons. | | Telcos asked to cut service fees | | The Central Bank of the UAE has urged the country’s telecommunications operators etisalat and du to reduce their service charges, to aid the government’s plans to make its services available and affordable through smartphones. | | UAE committed to efforts to conserve its desert land | | The UAE, despite the fact that around 80 per cent of its area is covered by desert, remains committed to international efforts to combat desertification, Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd, Minister of Environment and Water, emphasised on Sunday. | |
