Environment and Health

Earthquakes and the UAE
With reports that tremors from an earthquake in Southern Iran were felt in the UAE on Sunday afternoon, AME Info brings you an interview with Sharjah University expert Dr Azm Al Homoud, from our archives. Dr Al Homoud explains why the UAE is at risk of quakes, and why developers should incorporate earthquake safety in all new buildings.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 27 - 2005 at 16:03

Urgent donations needed for Indonesia
Indonesia urgently needs medical supplies after the tsunami disaster, with Aceh's only two hospitals struggling to cope. Dubai-based Indonesian Tri Windiarti is trying to raise USD 55,000, and says every donation of money or supplies matters, however small. Email aidcentre_for_indonesia@yahoo.com
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 10 - 2005 at 10:23

Shredding for security
Despite predictions of a paperless office, most businesses are flooded with printed material, often containing commercially sensitive information. The recent spotlight on e-security has led to apathy about traditional security. Shred-it is an environmentally friendly solution to destroy office refuse.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 20 - 2004 at 08:44

Interview: Singapore healthcare
The Singapore Tourism Board has been promoting its services at Arab Health, hoping to develop and promote Singapore as a premier medical hub for patients from the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Jeannie Lim, Assistant Director for SingaporeMedicine, says that Singapore's large Muslim population makes it an ideal destination for Arab health tourists.
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Monday, January 26 - 2004 at 15:08

New drug hope for UAE heart patients
UAE doctors say successful trials of a new treatment for heart attack survivors will give them another option in treating regional heart patients. The doctors were returning from the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2003, where the result of a clinical trial of 14,703 patients were released.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 18 - 2003 at 09:39

Developing a Social Conscience
Middle East business leaders met to discuss corporate social responsibility (CSR) at a conference hosted by British American Tobacco and The Economist magazine. Pressure groups say there is a big need to educate regional companies about the need to consider and support the community and environment.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 09 - 2003 at 10:04

Dr Azm Al-Homoud, AUS
Earthquake faultlines in Iran could have serious implications for building stability in the United Arab Emirates. Scientists at the American University of Sharjah are trying to educate engineers, governments and the construction industry about the risks.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 23 - 2003 at 12:31

Camels race ahead for Nakheel
In keeping with the spirit of Arabia, Dubai property developers Nakheel plan to sponsor an annual camel race. The inaugural race will be held in September, with prize money of half a million dirhams.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, July 13 - 2003 at 09:19