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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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No company, whether big or small, will get exemption from fines imposed for violations of labour rules, according to the Ministry of Labour.

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Car accident deaths plummeted 25.5 % in the UAE, and 19% in Abu Dhabi, by the end of 2011 compared to 2009, in a remarkable achievement which reflects the great efforts exerted by the concerned authorities, most prominently the Traffic Departments across the country.

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Dubai will be imposing a 200 per cent tax on cigarettes by August that officials hope will deter smokers and indirectly reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases in the country.

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ABU DHABI - Dusty and chilly winds continued for the third consecutive day in the country on Tuesday and they were compounded by fog, reducing visibility in the morning.

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GCC Traffic Week launched; social network sites to be put to maximum use to spread awareness

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Global marine terminal operator DP World has achieved a major security milestone with DP World Tarragona achieving ISO 28000 certification - the 40th DP World facility to receive the independently audited award.

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A powerful explosion in an eight-storeyed building caused damage to more than 20 neighbouring buildings and 45 cars in the Mussafah area in Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning.

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Different government departments and organisations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi have made special preparations to mark Eid Al Adha with particular stress on the road safety

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