| Arabic language in danger, says Shaikh Nahyan | | The UAE gives high priority to the Arabic language and has effective, crystal-clear policies based on solid foundations of the tolerance in Islam, and the UAE’s constitution, history, heritage and culture as well as socio-economic reality, Shaikh Nahyan said on Wednesday. | | Abu Dhabi okays Dh1.5 billion projects | | The Abu Dhabi Executive Council on Wednesday endorsed a number of infrastructure development projects across the Emirate with a total cost of more than Dh1.5 billion. The projects include work at Khalifa City (A), the Sheibat Alwatah Housing Project and the Zayed City-Ghayyath Highway. | | Need to preserve UAE’s wetlands | | The projects to preserve wetlands in the country should be integrated in a positive way with urban growth and contribute to the community, according to Secretary-General of the Ramsar Convention Anada Tiega. | | Patent for Emirati’s water collector | | No need for desalination anymore. An Emirati entrepreneur has obtained a patent for his sea-borne water collector, a unique invention to collect airborne moisture that can be used to provide clean water to arid regions like the UAE without having to resort to desalination. | | June 30 deadline for grocery reforms | | The Baqala Project Committee responsible for reorganising the retail sector (baqala or groceries) in Abu Dhabi city and its suburbs has advised retailers to complete the renovation of their outlets or face closure. | | Clarification | | Dolphin Group of Companies” (http://dolphinuae.com/) as mentioned in the report ‘Ministry steps in to help 1,200 unpaid workers’ in the April 19 edition of Khaleej Times refers only to Dolphin Construction LLC, Suvadh Contracting LLC, Suvadh Metal Structure Manufacturing LLC, Suvadh General Trading LLC. | |
