Dubai Health Authority to open visa medical fitness centre in Karama soon
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) plans to open new visa medical fitness centres including one in Karama soon to meet the huge demand.
Recently opened centers include one in Al Quoz 3 for visa renewals and a new women-only wing in Al Muhaisnah, which is open 24 hours.
Earlier, expatriates had complained that tokens run out within minutes of standing in the queue. The tokens allow the various stages of getting the papers processed.
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Rains create havoc in Dubai
Rain, thunder and hail storm are becoming a routine fixture for Dubai. Just last month there was strong rain fall in Dubai and UAE. Now, the residents of Dubai have experienced another burst of thunder with rains that are falling cats and dogs.
There were four deaths reported due to rain affected damages. Among other incidents, the Indian pavilion in Global Village collapsed, killing one and injuring many.
The heavy rains caused leaks in the Mall of the Emirates. The area around Ski Dubai was cordoned off and buckets placed to catch the drips.
Categories: Living in Dubai Tags: Al Quoz, Dubai Mall, Emirates Road, Global Village, Jumeirah, Mall of Emirates, Rain, Umm Suqeim
Taxi Drivers in Dubai offering Shared Trips to cover Daily Targets
Getting a taxi in Dubai is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes you have run for a taxi, wave and shout like crazy and even pick a fight for it. But now things are changings. Recession has its effect on Taxi as people are preferring the bus or a walk to cut costs.
As Khaleej Times report, cabbies are now offering shared trips to the different parts of the city and to Sharjah. Taxi drivers said they were struggling to meet their daily targets since the beginning of December.
Categories: Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai Tags: Al Quoz, RTA, Sharjah