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Shaikh Khalifa stable after surgery
Shaikh Khalifa stable after surgery Staff Reporter / 26 January 2014 Ministers, residents, GCC nationals wish him speedy recovery. Social networking sites saw a number of hashtags supporting and praying for the wellbeing and health of Shaikh Khalifa. The Ministry of Presidential Affairs said on Saturday that the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is stable after he underwent an operation. “The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, suffered a stroke on Friday morning. He immediately underwent a surgical operation. His health is now stable. May God safeguard him and grant him a quick recovery,” a ministry statement said. Social networking sites, especially Twitter, on Saturday saw a number of hashtags supporting and praying for the wellbeing and health of President Shaikh Khalifa. The hashtags and tweets asked for people’s supplication for the President after he underwent the emergency operation. Some of the hashtags tackled the most trending topics and issues being spoken about at present. Photos of the President were also carried on Instagram pages. UAE Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan posted a tweet saying: “May God Allah preserve my lord — the President — from all harm and evil, and bestow the wellbeing and good health on him.” Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Gargash tweeted: “May Allah protect Bu Sultan — referring to the President — from all harm and ill, and dress him a gown of wellbeing and good health.” GCC and Arab citizens also shared their Twitter comments following the #SheikhKhalifa hashtags. They showed affection and love by writing and giving heartfelt posts and sharing some poetic verses. Twitter posts were also sent from some GCC countries thanking Allah for keeping the President safe and sound. Emirati citizen Majid Al Rae’si wrote about the cohesion of the late Shaikh Zayed’s sons and highlighted their prayers to Allah asking him to preserve their father Khalifa is the rarest and greatest medicine. FNC member Dr Mona Al Bahar tweeted: “Hope Allah the Almighty bestows complete wellbeing and good health on Bu Sultan and protects you from all evil and harm.” Mohammed bin Zayed receives calls from Saudi, Kuwaiti officials General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received telephone calls from a number of top Saudi and Kuwaiti officials, inquiring about the health condition of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, after the President underwent a surgical operation on Friday. Shaikh Mohammed got over the telephone best wishes for speedy recovery and good health for Shaikh Khalifa from Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia; Prince Fahad bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, Governor of Makkah; and Shaikh Mohammed Al Khaled Al Sabah, Kuwaiti Interior Minister. (With input from Wam) news@khaleejtimes.com For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
RTA campaigns for safety during tram testing
RTA campaigns for safety during tram testing Lily B. Libo-on / 23 January 2014 Littering on the tramway line, crossing the tramway line from undesignated areas, entering a restricted area, interfering with the operation to invite fines. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is campaigning for public safety during the tram testing from January 26, until it finishes on November 10 this year. RTA, in coordination with the Dubai Police, will enforce fines in the event of an offence. The public is advised to stay alert and stay safe during the tram testing. Circumstances that call for fines are littering on the tramway line, crossing the tramway line from undesignated areas, entering a restricted area, interfering with the operation of the tramway or taking any action that would compromise the safety of the tram or the infrastructure, crossing the red light at the junction with the tramway and blocking the tramway without permission. In its brochure ‘Let’s Talk Safety, Your A-To-Z Guide to Dubai Tram Safety’, the RTA is urging everyone, especially those living near the tramway, to be aware of the signs and symbols to look out for. “The journey begins with safety,” RTA said. Among the signs the public is urged to be aware of and to follow strictly are the signs that say ‘Tram is under testing. Do not enter or use’, ‘Tram Right’, ‘Tram Only’, ‘Tram Ahead’, and ‘Tram Left’. RTA is cautioning the public, including drivers and cyclists, because Dubai Tram is sharing the road with pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists. “If trams are running through the areas where you walk, you will need to take extra care and keep a look out for these signs,” RTA said. Driving cars alongside the tram is perfectly safe, the RTA said. “But, motorists should not enter a road, lane or route reserved for trams, and should always give way to trams. Tramway at junctions is clearly marked.” lily@khaleejtimes.com fact box FOR CYCLISTS Do not cycle on the tracks as wheels may get stuck in the rail gap. Where trams run along the road, avoid following the rails to make sure they do not lead to a route reserved for the tram. Be extra careful where a track crosses the road as tram road users have their own traffic signals. When crossing the tracks, always check your surroundings and consider dismounting and crossing on foot. FOR DRIVERS You must not enter a road, lane or route reserved for trams. Always give way to trams. Be extra careful where a track crosses the road as trams have their own traffic signals and maybe permitted to move when you are not. You must not stop or park your vehicle where it would get in the way of trams or where it would force other road users to do so. Look out for pedestrians, especially children, running to catch a tram, getting off a tram or bus or crossing the road. FOR PEDESTRIANS Always cross the tracks using a pedestrian crossing and pay extra attention when the tram is approaching. Always look in both directions before crossing the tracks. Avoid using headphones or mobile phones near the tram. Tram corridor is fenced to prohibit crossing. For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
Now travel all over Dubai at just Dh270 per month
Now travel all over Dubai at just Dh270 per month Lily B. Libo-on / 21 January 2014 Travellers can top up their blue NoL card once on salary day with Dh270 and they can travel all over Dubai the entire month. Travelling around Dubai can sometimes be tiresome for regular travellers, who have to be out on the road early. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a solution to their travel woes in the form of a personalised blue NoL card. Travellers can now stop worrying about setting aside cash for their daily fares. In fact, they can save Dh150 per month by using this card. They just have to top up their blue NoL card once on salary day with Dh270 and they can travel all over Dubai. Similarly, students can travel all over Dubai with a personalised blue NoL card for just Dh170 a month. Emirati senior citizens are eligible for a 50 per cent discount on the card, while people with special needs can travel with it free of cost; they just need to pay Dh70 as an application fee. When travelling by the Dubai Metro, there are four tiers. The daily fare for travellers using the silver NoL card is capped at Dh14, which is applicable on all four tiers. On Tier zero (T0), less than or equal to 3km costs Dh1.80; on Tier 1 (T1) it costs Dh2.30; Tier 2 (T2) costs Dh4.10; and Tier 3 (T3) costs a maximum of Dh5.80. After they use up the maximum Dh14 daily cap, they are travelling free of charge. Blue NoL card holders have more privileges embedded in a more secure card. Louloua Yousif Al Asmakh, Deputy Director and Clearing and Settlement Manager, UAFC Department, RTA, said by just paying Dh70 as an application fee, the blue NoL card will be secured with the holder’s name, photo and signature. “If the holder loses the card, the balance of the card can be protected by calling the RTA to hold or block it so the finder cannot use it. Anyone can apply for a blue NoL card at any RTA ticket offices inside the Dubai Metro stations or through its website, www.NoL.ae.” The card will be delivered to the applicants within 10 to 14 days. Blue NoL cards come in different special designs. Applicants can choose from any of the five designs at an additional cost of Dh30. -lily@khaleejtimes.com For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
