No plan to hike tariff for 2 years, says Dewa

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No plan to hike tariff for 2 years, says Dewa

There is no plan to increase power and water tariff for the next two years, a senior official of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has said, calling on consumers to pay their bills promptly without allowing them to accumulate.

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School gets a fresh look

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School gets a fresh look

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Tabreed net profit up on chilled water

National Central Cooling Company, or Tabreed, the Abu Dhabi-based district cooling utility company, posted a jump of 15 per cent in first quarter net profit to Dh 36.8 million against Dh 31.9 million. The company released its 2012 first quarter consolidated financial results on Tuesday.

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NGOs lend ear and hand to workers

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NGOs lend ear and hand to workers

May Day or not, volunteer groups in Dubai have pledged their time and support to give labourers in the UAE a better life. May 1 is observed as International Workers' Day and is a national holiday in more than 80 countries.

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52kg of heroin caught in 'Eagle's Eye

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52kg of heroin caught in 'Eagle's Eye

In an operation named Eagle's Eye, the General Department of Anti-Narcotics of the Dubai Police have arrested four Pakistani nationals allegedly for trafficking 52kg of heroin worth Dh104 million in retail price.

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