| Dhahi for reducing Salik for doctors, journalists | | Commander in-chief of Dubai Police Lieutenant-General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim has called on the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to halve the Salik charges for journalists and doctors due to the nature of their work. | | Tax hike may not deter smokers | | An overnight ‘tax shock’ on cigarettes may promote illicit tobacco trade in the region, according to a white paper published on Wednesday. | | Spring film projects announced | | The Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) has announced the springtime film projects that will share half of its $500,000 Sanad grant fund. | | Sharjah implements new health scheme | | In a move to implement the directives of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) has announced the introduction of a new health insurance scheme beginning June 1st, 2013. |
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