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Two die in crane crash in Sharjah

SHARJAH — Two Indians were killed when a crane collapsed at a construction site in Sharjah yesterday. The accident took place around 8.00am near the Millennium Hotel. The crane’s rope and wire had apparently snapped, police sources said.

Ethiopian maid attempts suicide

SHARJAH — A 23-year-old Ethiopian maid allegedly tried to commit suicide on Sunday by hanging herself at her sponsor’s house in Khor Fakkan.

‘No delay in power supply to new buildings’

AJMAN — Shaikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Department of Municipality and Planning, has denied the allegation that more than 100 landlords had protested against delay in power supply connection to their newly-constructed buildings in the emirate.

Sewa services under one roof from Nov 1

SHARJAH — Customers of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) will be able to complete formalities of securing gas, water and electricity supplies in one place from November 1, 2007.

19th century manuscript of Quran fetches Dh25,200

SHARJAH — A 19th century manuscript of the Holy Quran, belonging to the Ottoman period, fetched Dh25,200 at a charity auction organised by Sahara Centre to raise fund for Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) which provide rehabilitation services for more than 2,000 children with special needs.

Ajman Police to launch web site this week

AJMAN — Motorists in Ajman will be able to enquire about traffic violations and fines online through the police web site which will be launched this week, Colonel Ali Alwan, Director General of Ajman Police.

DIACA forms Islamic Scientific Council

DUBAI — The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (DIACA) has formed an Islamic Scientific Council in Dubai to promote scientific research in the Muslim world.

Ajman to build heritage village

AJMAN — Ajman Municipality will launch a heritage village project at a cost of Dh5 million to boost tourism in the emirate.

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Many Sharjah buildings still without piped gas

SHARJAH — The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) claims it has laid natural gas pipelines in 80 per cent of the areas in the emirate but a large number of residents have complained that they are yet to benefit.

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