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Major changes in the Labour Law will cover a new recruitment policy, especially the rules on employing expatriates, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.

A date has not yet been confirmed for the issuance of an amnesty for illegal immigrants, however, it is expected to be announced soon, said Matar Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs.

International transport experts and representatives of major transportation companies from around the world will meet here next month to discuss the "Future of Public Transport in Middle East and North Africa".

Weekend rush at Creek Park market

Ambassador Dr. Hussain Ghubash, the UAE's permanent delegate to Unesco, said the programme will also help reduce illiteracy, improve access to education, decrease unemployment among teachers, with due consideration to social equity and to gender sensitivity.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, recently approved these projects, which include a Dh15.71 million project for a labour accommodation at Dubai Central Fruits and Vegetable Market in Al Awir, and a Dh3.09 million labour accommodation in Al Quoz industrial area.

Anti-globalisation demonstrators are welcome in Dubai as long as they are peaceful, said Major General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Dubai Police Chief.

Expatriates can now cancel their labour cards without having to pay the cancellation fee of Dh100, according to a new ministerial decision issued earlier this week.

A mother allegedly poisoned her six-year-old daughter and then killed herself early yesterday.

Municipality plans new interchanges

The final phase of the 65-kilometre Ring Road was completed by the Dubai Municipaliy yesterday. The project, which began in 1998, cost of over Dh800 million.

Dental clinics told to comply with health rules