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GEMS Education to open private schools in the UK
Dubai-based GEMS Education is planning to venture out in the UK by setting up private schools with fees at half the price of top schools in the country.
As reported by Arabian Business, GEMS intends to open six fee-paying day schools for boys and girls aged three to 18 in towns and cities across England over the next two years.
It is said that GEMS aims to charge parents between £8,000 and £12,000 a year – about half or a third of the price of some of the country’s leading public schools.
Categories: Business in Dubai, Education, Living in Dubai Tags: Education, GEMS, UK
Dubai Transport Corporation against Car Pooling and Illegal Taxis
Illegal Taxis are defined in Dubai as the vehicles that are being used to transport people, without having a license for that. This is definition serves as a double edged sword, because while it identifies illegal taxis it also puts a red line on car-lift and car-pool services.
Dubai Transport Corporation (DTC), once again warned the public that motorists using private vehicles as taxis and those offering car-lift services will face fines and deportation, according to a top transport department official.
Categories: Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai Tags: Car Lift, Car Pooling, Dubai Transport Corporation
Biryani got dear in Dubai
Its time you should learn how to cook Biryani at home.
As reported here, restaurants and cafeterias in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman have increased the price of biryani by between Dh2 and Dh4.
Owners have attributed the hike to an increase in meat and commodity prices.
Tea and biryani prices remain steady in the UAE for years together, as cafeterias are well aware that these are the basic foods for many expats here in the UAE.
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Grove Boats To Offer Solar Technology For Dubai Abras
Switzerland based company, Grove Boats, has announced to provide solar power technology for Dubai Abras.
As reported in Khaleej Times, Guy Wolfensberger, managing director of Swiss-based Grove Boats, will discuss this proposal with RTA officials during the Dubai Boat Show in March.
We have a plan for the RTA to provide solar power technology for the abras. We can provide the technology to replace the diesel engines with the solar power. With the technology, the traditional image and looks of these boats will not be affected. The solar-powered boats will also help protect the Creek’s environment as there will be no diesel discharge and no engine sound.
Categories: Business in Dubai, Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai Tags: Abra, Croatia, Dubai Boat Show, Dubai Creek, Grove Boats, RTA, Solar Power
EIDA Launched Online Application System for Emirates ID Cards
Emirates Identity Authority (Emirates ID) has launched online application system for expatriates in the UAE.
Now all net-savvy residents can apply for and renew their Emirates ID cards online at EIDA website without visiting a typing centre.
Gulf News reports the residents who apply for national ID cards online using a credit card will be able to save the Dh30 typing fee.
The online application for Emiratis was already test launched on December 29.
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Dubai to welcome 2012 with fireworks at Burj Khalifa
Dubai is all set to welcome year 2012 with a bang, and largest fireworks of them all will be organized at Burj Khalifa, world tallest building.
The fireworks can be viewed from Downtown Dubai as well as a designated location within Meydan area.
Visitors can revel in the celebrations from Burj Park, an island overlooking Burj Khalifa, set on Burj Lake. Visitors can also enjoy the celebrations from the Waterfront Promenade lining the adjacent Dubai Mall, Burj Plaza, the 3.5km Emaar Boulevard, The Pavilion in Downtown Dubai, and other areas in Downtown Dubai, in addition to a drive-in designated location in Al Meydan area.
Categories: Living in Dubai Tags: Burj Khalifa, Burj Plaza, DMI, Downtown Dubai, Dubai FM, Dubai Mall, Dubai One, Dubai TV, Emaar Boulevard, Fireworks, Meydan, The Pavilion, World Trade Centre, Za’abeel Park
Dubai Residents Required To Register Tenancy Contacts From 2012
From 2012, residents of Dubai have to register their tenancy contracts with Dubai Land Department through Ejari system.
People who have Dubai labour permits and residence visas but live in other emirates are not obliged to register their tenancy contract with the land department.
Also, residents of Sharjah, Ajman and other emirates, who are sponsored by Dubai companies or other entities, do not have to register with the land department.
Categories: Living in Dubai Tags: Dubai Land Department, Ejari, Rera, Tenancy