Residents in the capital could be charged for waste collection by mid-2016. Abu Dhabi government organisation Tadweer that is responsible for disposal of waste is studying a proposal to make the collection chargeable as part of its plan to encourage recycling. Charging may be based on the number of residents or number of rooms in an apartment or villa. The pay-as-you-throw scheme has been revealed at the 6th Annual Waste Management Middle East Forum yesterday.
Sharjah Ruler approves more than 4,400 student scholarships
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 4,434 scholarships for Emirati students at eight higher education institutions in the Emirate.
Abu Dhabi steps up drive against abandoned vehicles, boats
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are reminding residents, visitors and commercial operators not to leave vehicles or boats abandoned in public spaces.
Twenty five judges take the oath in Sharjah
Six judges of the Court of Cassation and 19 senior appeal judges took their oath before His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday.
UAE to train more than 24,000 educators ahead of new academic year
More than 24,000 school leaders, teachers, advisors and support staff will undergo a five-day training workshop ahead of the new academic year.
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