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.
UAE scraps homework for some public school students
Public schools students from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will not be given homework in the new academic year.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirms UAE's support for Lebanon
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has affirmed the UAE's full support with Lebanon in a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam.
UAE strongly condemns attacks on Nigeria villages
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Nigeria's central Niger State that saw dozens killed and kidnapped.
Sharjah's Khorfakkan to be divided into four districts
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the division of the city of Khor Fakkan into four districts.
