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Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 12th 2009, 5:29 am
Replies: 43
Views: 13,592
Posted By dstress

Re: Tipping in Dubai

These days, most restaurants tend to include a service charge of 10% on top of the municipality tax. Personally, I never tip in restaurants if a service charge is already included. Otherwise, I would...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 4th 2009, 2:45 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,228
Posted By dstress

Re: Centralised list of doctors in the UAE??

The Abu Dhabi equivalent of Dubai's Health Authority is Health Authority Abu Dhabi (formerly known as General Authority for Health Services). There website is www.haad.ae
Forum: Middle East
Feb 3rd 2009, 1:09 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,228
Posted By dstress

Re: Centralised list of doctors in the UAE??

DOHMS used to keep a list of physicians operating in the public sector while Dubai Healthcare City were looking over physicians operating in the private sector in the healthcare city. Today, all...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 3rd 2009, 12:54 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,228
Posted By dstress

Re: Centralised list of doctors in the UAE??

Dubai Health Regulatory Agency, a department under the newly established Dubai Health Authority, is currently reviewing the accreditation of all physicians in Dubai...
Forum: Middle East
May 28th 2008, 10:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,598
Posted By dstress

Re: Icecream in Dubai

The best ice cream in Dubai can be found in the cafe (downstairs) at Grand Hyatt.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 17th 2008, 3:28 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,127
Posted By dstress

Re: Drugsmuggler released in Dubai

I was merely supplying the information as opposed to preaching my opinion. However, if asked, I think putting someone in prison for trace of pot is not doing anything good for society while releasing...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 17th 2008, 1:25 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,127
Posted By dstress

Re: Drugsmuggler released in Dubai

Quite frequently we come across news on the Internet pertaining to Dubai that is not posted in the local news. What is interesting here is that there is a man wanted by Interpol for smuggling drugs...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 16th 2008, 2:45 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,785
Posted By dstress

Re: Dubai Knowledge Village

Pancho Villas is a Mex Tex restaurant that used to be very popular in the 90s (Astoria hotel I think). In particular, it was very popular with US army men during the first Gulf war.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 16th 2008, 2:23 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,127
Posted By dstress

Drugsmuggler released in Dubai

The custom in Sweden linked a 200 kg cocain consignment to a 47 year old Swede. He was arrested in Dubai but was later released without explanation.

200 kilos of cocaine worth 250 million Dhs was...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 22nd 2007, 8:02 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,350
Posted By dstress

Re: Salaries and Grades (Government)

Thanks for the clarification. I did recently browse through the English version of the new government HR policy but did not see anything regarding school allowances. Considering the cost of schools...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 22nd 2007, 7:56 am
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By dstress

Re: Setting up in Dubai

As has already been stated, in order to get a trade license from the Economic Department in Dubai, you will require a lease. The only exception is for Intlaq licenses which are only available to...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 22nd 2007, 4:55 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,350
Posted By dstress

Re: Salaries and Grades (Government)

Are schools paid for? What school fees are we talking about? Private/Public schools and from what ages?
Forum: Middle East
Jan 22nd 2007, 4:49 am
Replies: 10
Views: 903
Posted By dstress

Re: Advice needed about vehicle repairs in Dubai

For any business setup related issue, I can recommend a new program available at the Department of Economic Development web site. Click on e-services and then Issue License Estimator. The program...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 19th 2006, 8:41 am
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By dstress

Re: sad but true... i guess!

"She also suggested women in more male-dominated countries may not have ownership of their own sexuality in the same way that women in western countries do."

It reminds me about a conversation I...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 18th 2006, 1:43 am
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By dstress

How to block SMS spam

In today's 7-days, there is an article describing how to block unwanted SMS messages:
Send an SMS to 101 containing 'B' followed by space and the company name or short number. Unfortunately, all the...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 21st 2005, 6:45 am
Replies: 7
Views: 4,427
Posted By dstress

Re: Dibba

Snoopy Island is the perfect place for snorkeling. Do not bother with the scuba gear as most interesting creatures are near the island at a max depth of 2-3 m. Both snorkeling and scuba gear can be...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 21st 2005, 6:35 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,488
Posted By dstress

Re: Tailors............

There is quite a nice place in Karama in the Pyramid Building called Royal Fashions that can sew up new shirts and suits.
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