Showing posts with label UAE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UAE. Show all posts
Monday, April 16, 2007
Blocked
I just read in UAE Community Blog that 40% of the internet is blocked her in the UAE...That is alooot...
Sunday, April 8, 2007
A Catalogue of Errors Made a Man’s Life Hell
A patient claims a doctor’s incompetence has turned his life into a nightmare.
Abu Mohammed went to a hospital in Dubai for treatment to remove stones in his left kidney – and ended up losing the organ and being infected with hepatitis.
He had been suffering from severe pain and a medical examination revealed the presence of kidney stones. His doctor said the procedure to break them down was simple and would not take long.
But hours after the procedure Mohammed, the Syrian who works for a private company, woke up in agony.
“I felt severe pain that no human can stand,” he said.
“Blood was oozing from my side – it stained my clothes and the bed covers. This continued for three days.
“The doctor reassured me that loss of blood was normal after the treatment. He told me to drink lots of water and take my medicine regularly, and said I could leave the state-run hospital.” But the pain and the flow of blood continued, and a day later Mohammed had to return for treatment to break down blood clots. He stayed in the hospital for 11 days enduring severe pain and growing weaker due to the loss of blood.
A further examination was then carried out and Mohammed was shocked to learn an artery entering the kidney had been cut during the original procedure.
“The doctor was greatly embarrassed and promised to correct the error,” he said. “He did his best to find a solution to the severed artery, using a blood-clotting agent to help repair the cut.” Mohammed was then sent home. But he again experienced intense pain and started bleeding heavily.
“My wife fainted when she saw blood oozing,” he said.
He had another operation and the doctor assured him he could continue his normal life. But two years later, Mohammed felt acute pain and visited a private hospital in Sharjah. It was then he received the worst news yet.
“The kidney consultant told me I was living with only one kidney,” said Mohammed. “The left kidney had contracted and hardened and was a real threat to the other one.” The doctor decided to remove the kidney, which he said was working at only four per cent efficiency. The surgery cost him Dh20,000.
And his ordeal did not end there – he was later diagnosed with hepatitis caused by the use of contaminated blood when he received transfusions at the government hospital.
He cannot have treatment for this condition as the drugs would affect the performance of his kidney.
“My life is hell,” Mohammed said.
[Via Emirates Today]
Abu Mohammed went to a hospital in Dubai for treatment to remove stones in his left kidney – and ended up losing the organ and being infected with hepatitis.
He had been suffering from severe pain and a medical examination revealed the presence of kidney stones. His doctor said the procedure to break them down was simple and would not take long.
But hours after the procedure Mohammed, the Syrian who works for a private company, woke up in agony.
“I felt severe pain that no human can stand,” he said.
“Blood was oozing from my side – it stained my clothes and the bed covers. This continued for three days.
“The doctor reassured me that loss of blood was normal after the treatment. He told me to drink lots of water and take my medicine regularly, and said I could leave the state-run hospital.” But the pain and the flow of blood continued, and a day later Mohammed had to return for treatment to break down blood clots. He stayed in the hospital for 11 days enduring severe pain and growing weaker due to the loss of blood.
A further examination was then carried out and Mohammed was shocked to learn an artery entering the kidney had been cut during the original procedure.
“The doctor was greatly embarrassed and promised to correct the error,” he said. “He did his best to find a solution to the severed artery, using a blood-clotting agent to help repair the cut.” Mohammed was then sent home. But he again experienced intense pain and started bleeding heavily.
“My wife fainted when she saw blood oozing,” he said.
He had another operation and the doctor assured him he could continue his normal life. But two years later, Mohammed felt acute pain and visited a private hospital in Sharjah. It was then he received the worst news yet.
“The kidney consultant told me I was living with only one kidney,” said Mohammed. “The left kidney had contracted and hardened and was a real threat to the other one.” The doctor decided to remove the kidney, which he said was working at only four per cent efficiency. The surgery cost him Dh20,000.
And his ordeal did not end there – he was later diagnosed with hepatitis caused by the use of contaminated blood when he received transfusions at the government hospital.
He cannot have treatment for this condition as the drugs would affect the performance of his kidney.
“My life is hell,” Mohammed said.
[Via Emirates Today]
Liquids To Be Restricted On Board
Passengers may have to give up liquids, pastes and gels under the government’s new safety rules covering hand luggage, Emirates airline conveyed yesterday.
Any drink, pastes, gels and lotions in containers larger than 100ml will have to be handed over before boarding. This restriction will apply to all fluids as well as aerosol sprays and creams.
The regulations, which are in line with the recommendations from the International Civil Aviation Organisation, are being introduced.
The new hand baggage restrictions apply to passengers boarding in Australia, China, the EU, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Japan, the Maldives, Mauritius, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, the Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland and the United States.
Some carry-on duty-free items could be confiscated during transit desk security checks in any airport in any of these countries. Because of this restriction, Dubai Duty Free has introduced a service that allows passengers to have goods placed in the aircraft hold at the departure gate.
Airline baggage tags are attached to these items and passengers are able to collect them at their final destination along with their checked baggage.
Liquids, gels, lotions and substances of a similar consistency that passengers wish to carry on to an aircraft must be placed in transparent resealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than one litre.
These bags must be held separately from hand luggage so that they can be presented for visual inspection. And each passenger may have only one bag.
Fluids in bottles or canisters larger than 100ml will not be accepted – even if the container is only partly filled.
The security measures have been introduced to safeguard passengers from the possibility of explosives being smug gled on board an aircraft in liquid form.
[Via Emirates Today]
Any drink, pastes, gels and lotions in containers larger than 100ml will have to be handed over before boarding. This restriction will apply to all fluids as well as aerosol sprays and creams.
The regulations, which are in line with the recommendations from the International Civil Aviation Organisation, are being introduced.
The new hand baggage restrictions apply to passengers boarding in Australia, China, the EU, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Japan, the Maldives, Mauritius, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, the Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland and the United States.
Some carry-on duty-free items could be confiscated during transit desk security checks in any airport in any of these countries. Because of this restriction, Dubai Duty Free has introduced a service that allows passengers to have goods placed in the aircraft hold at the departure gate.
Airline baggage tags are attached to these items and passengers are able to collect them at their final destination along with their checked baggage.
Liquids, gels, lotions and substances of a similar consistency that passengers wish to carry on to an aircraft must be placed in transparent resealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than one litre.
These bags must be held separately from hand luggage so that they can be presented for visual inspection. And each passenger may have only one bag.
Fluids in bottles or canisters larger than 100ml will not be accepted – even if the container is only partly filled.
The security measures have been introduced to safeguard passengers from the possibility of explosives being smug gled on board an aircraft in liquid form.
[Via Emirates Today]
Open-Door Jet Caper Lands Man In Cuffs
Dubai Police have arrested a troublesome passenger who caused panic among 300 odd passengers of an Emirates flight during the landing phase of a six-hour non-stop flight.
Emirates airline officials have confirmed a passenger, who during the landing opened the door of EK040 from Birmingham to Dubai on Thursday, has been detained by the Dubai Police for interrogation as part of its investigation into the strange and unprecedented incident in the aviation history of the UAE.
However, Emirates officials have categorically ruled out that the incident was part of a hijacking bid.
None of the 307 passengers on board were injured in the incident that caused a 30minute delay for passengers to disembark.
“While taxiing to the terminal building after landing at the Dubai International Airport on Thursday, an aircraft door on flight EK040 from Birmingham was opened by a passenger.This caused the emergency inflatable slides to automatically activate,” said Sarah Shaughnessy, the official spokesperson of Emirates.
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Emirates airline officials have confirmed a passenger, who during the landing opened the door of EK040 from Birmingham to Dubai on Thursday, has been detained by the Dubai Police for interrogation as part of its investigation into the strange and unprecedented incident in the aviation history of the UAE.
However, Emirates officials have categorically ruled out that the incident was part of a hijacking bid.
None of the 307 passengers on board were injured in the incident that caused a 30minute delay for passengers to disembark.
“While taxiing to the terminal building after landing at the Dubai International Airport on Thursday, an aircraft door on flight EK040 from Birmingham was opened by a passenger.This caused the emergency inflatable slides to automatically activate,” said Sarah Shaughnessy, the official spokesperson of Emirates.
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Saturday, March 24, 2007
Car Accidents in the UAE
- Men recponsible for 92% of deaths.
- Drivers from the age group 18 to 27 have been held responsible for 37% of deaths.
- Last year's death average was one every 28 hours.
- Pakistani drivers were responsible for 25.6% of deaths, Indian drivers caused 20% followed closely by UAE nationals at 19%.
- The number of accidents in 2006 was 243,386...an increase of 61% compared to 2005.
- In these 312 people were killed while 1,812 were injured.
- Fatal accidents at night made up 45 per cent of the total number of fatalities.
- Private vehicles caused 1,164 accidents killing 167 people.
- Heavy trucks were responsible for 128 accidents causing 32 deaths.
- Light trucks were responsible for 133 accidents and 25 deaths.
- Emirates Road continues to remain the most dangerous road, topping the list with 128 accidents in which 40 people were killed.
- Sheikh Zayed Road stood second with 122 accidents although the death toll here increased to 45.
- Al Khail Road followed closely with 34 accidents and nine deaths.
- Dubai-Al Ain Road recorded 33 accidents and nine deaths.
- Sheikh Rashid Road had 29 accidents and six deaths.
- Al Ittihad Road had 24 accidents and seven deaths.
[Via Emirates Today]
Monday, March 19, 2007
Car Plate Sells For 3 Million Dirhams
A two-digit car number plate has fetched more than Dh3 million at a Dubai auction. The “E 15” serial number broke all records at the Dubai Roads and Transport Department (RTA) number plate auction.
The number was sold for Dh3,120,000 with potential buyers locked in a fierce bidding battle.
The number was sold for Dh3,120,000 with potential buyers locked in a fierce bidding battle.
Monday, March 12, 2007
SMS Flight Tracking
This simple to use service means that flight information can be delivered direct to your mobile phone with an UAE- Etisalat SIM card installed. The total cost for receiving the specified flight information will 18 fils if you are within UAE and 60 fils if you are abroad.
To use Flight Notification service:
1 - Create new message using your mobile phone
2 - Type FI then space then the flight number ( Example: FI EK001)
3 - Send the message to 4488
4 - Current flight details will be sent back immediately
Note: (-2 to +22 hours) Arrival/Departures Flights available for this service.
To use Flight Tracking service:
1 - Create new message using your mobile phone
2 - Type FIT then space then the flight number ( Example: FIT EK001)
3 - Send the message to 4488
4 - Current flight details will be sent back immediately, and keep tracking the flight for you
To use Flight Notification service:
1 - Create new message using your mobile phone
2 - Type FI then space then the flight number ( Example: FI EK001)
3 - Send the message to 4488
4 - Current flight details will be sent back immediately
Note: (-2 to +22 hours) Arrival/Departures Flights available for this service.
To use Flight Tracking service:
1 - Create new message using your mobile phone
2 - Type FIT then space then the flight number ( Example: FIT EK001)
3 - Send the message to 4488
4 - Current flight details will be sent back immediately, and keep tracking the flight for you
Sunday, March 11, 2007
"Emirati Dimensions"
“Emirati Dimensions”, an exhibition displaying works of some of the most prominent UAE national artists as well as emerging talents started yesterday at Qanat Al Qasba in Sharjah.
The idea for “Emirati Dimensions” originated with the objective of fostering talent among the UAE artists.
This event is designed to create a platform for artists from different genres to exhibit their work.
Thirty Five professional UAE nationals will display their work at the exhibition that will run until May 2 from 10am to 10pm daily.
The exhibition features a diverse painting and mixed media category, and beautiful Arabic calligraphy in March, while April will showcase local photography. It will close with the digital art presentation.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Snaps Competition
If you have the talent...send ur pictures and earn yourself some cash...
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