Afkar Ali Ahmed

Workers want promised cash, not gold

DUBAI — In a unique case, over 3000 construction workers belonging to Sharjah-based Classic Labourers Supply Company staged a protest against payment of wages in gold in lieu of cash the company owed them.

Heat takes toll on workers

AJMAN — Despite the four-hour mid-day break rule, the incidence of heat-stroke cases among construction labourers in Ajman has gone up by over 40 per cent this year, Dr. Abdul Karim Mamoud Hilmi, Head of the Emergency Section of Khalif Hospital, has said.

Heat takes toll on workers

AJMAN - Despite the four-hour mid-day break rule, the incidence of heat-stroke cases among construction labourers in Ajman has gone up by over 40 per cent this year, Dr. Abdul Karim Mamoud Hilmi, Head of the Emergency Section of Khalif Hospital, has said.

‘Wear seat belt’ drive in Ajman

AJMAN — In an intensified campaign to ensure compliance with traffic regulations, the Ajman Traffic and Licensing Department launched an offensive against drivers and front seat passengers not fastening their seat belts.

'Wear seat belt' drive in Ajman

AJMAN - In an intensified campaign to ensure compliance with traffic regulations, the Ajman Traffic and Licensing Department launched an offensive against drivers and front seat passengers not fastening their seat belts.

Menace of shoe theft from mosques grows

DUBAI/SHARJAH/AJMAN — There has been a sudden rise in stealing of shoes from the premises of mosques in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman mosques, causing concern among the worshippers.