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Order on state-run units to be amended: Andhra CMHyderabad, Aug 2: Under attack from the opposition and Left on a controversial order on reforms in public enterprises, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy today announced it would be amended to remove apprehensions about the retrenchment of workers."I have asked the chief secretary to study the order in depth and carry out needful amendments to dispel all doubts," Reddy told reporters here.Terming the opposition campaign against the order as "much ado about nothing", he said the order, issued by the Public Enterprises Department, had only talked about an action plan to improve the functioning of state-run units and mentioned an estimated figure of surplus staff."Let me make it clear that our government will not retrench any jobs nor will it close down any profit-making public sector undertaking. read more. I bought medal from Sohrab's son: Shop-ownerMUMBAI: Shop-owner Abdul Wahid said that he had bought the Sohrab Modi's memorabilia directly from Modi's son Mehli a year-and-a-half ago when the latter was in the process of selling the family's Cuffe Parade flat before immigrating to Dubai. "I still have the purchase slip with me as proof," he said. "The stuff was lying with me for such a long time that I had even planned to put an advertisement in the newspapers, so that interested parties could learn about it and come to my shop. But before I could do that, I suddenly got at least ten calls inquiring about the trophy. I don't understand the sudden interest." A star famed as much for his booming voice as his directorial skills, Sohrab Modi was the eleventh recipient of the Phalke award. read more. Parents sceptical of school fee insurance programmeDubai: Eight out of ten parents have shrugged off an education insurance programme launched by a school group saying that if it really wants to help pupils and their parents it should first try to get their tuition fees decreased. The initiative, launched in the Global Education Management Schools (GEMS) group, is entirely optional and guarantees a child's education in the event of death or permanent disability of a family's main wage earner. Known as the GEMS Education Protection Programme (GEPP), it is said to be the first of its kind in the UAE education market. Coverage for the insured family member is valid worldwide. Uniquely, the nominated parent does not need a medical check-up or even to show proof of employment. On the basis of a fully refundable deposit, a child will receive free tuition until the completion of his/her schooling or 20th birthday. read more. ICC aims to end Zimbabwe cricket impasseDubai, Aug 2 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is trying to work out a time table to bring Zimbabwe back to the Test match fold after its top officials visited the country and met the stakeholders of the board. At the end of their four-day visit to Zimbabwe, ICC president Percy Sonn and chief executive officer Malcolm Speed said Wednesday that they would give their feedback to the ICC's executive board meeting in November. 'We met with Zimbabwe cricket's interim committee, the Minister for Education, Sport and Culture Chigwedere, the national team's captain and coach and other stakeholders,' said Sonn. 'We were grateful for the opportunity to listen to and speak with everyone we met and, thanks to those meetings, we have a better understanding of the issues facing cricket in Zimbabwe,' he added. read more. Work starts on IT PlazaFatima International has started preliminary work on its $68m commercial tower, IT Plaza, located at Dubai Silicon Oasis, according to Gulf News. The main building contract will be awarded shortly, with the 15-storey tower due for delivery in Q3 2008. . read more. United Bank Limited announces strategic initiatives in the Middle East and network expansion in new territoriesUnited Bank Limited (UBL), 51 percent owned by a consortium of Abu Dhabi Group led by H. H. Shaikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Government of UAE, who is also the Chairman of the Bank and Bestway Group of UK headed by Sir Mohammad Anwar Pervez OBE, the Deputy Chairman of the bank, today announced its strategic initiatives in the Middle East and network expansion in new territories. . read more. Finding fun in Islamic world"How do you know you're a Muslim?" the Egyptian American comedian asked, recalling one bit that worked in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. "When you drink, gamble and have sex -- but don't eat pork." Ba-da-boom. "People there laugh at the same things we do," Ahmed said, ticking off a list that included dating, religion, airport security and getting into nightclubs. Not to mention George W. Bush. Comedy does indeed exist in the Muslim world. But, as suggested by Albert Brooks' recent film "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World," stand-up is still a rarity in Muslim countries. Films, sitcoms and talk shows have been making Muslims laugh for decades. Newspapers, magazines and theater troupes dish out political satire and poke fun at celebrities and the wealthy. read more. Parents sceptical of school fee insurance programmeDubai: Eight out of ten parents have shrugged off an education insurance programme launched by a school group saying that if it really wants to help pupils and their parents it should first try to get their tuition fees decreased. The initiative, launched in the Global Education Management Schools (GEMS) group, is entirely optional and guarantees a child's education in the event of death or permanent disability of a family's main wage earner. Known as the GEMS Education Protection Programme (GEPP), it is said to be the first of its kind in the UAE education market. Coverage for the insured family member is valid worldwide. Uniquely, the nominated parent does not need a medical check-up or even to show proof of employment. On the basis of a fully refundable deposit, a child will receive free tuition until the completion of his/her schooling or 20th birthday. read more.Uncovering new Environmental Jobs Dubai articles shouldn't be a hard activity. We have gone through the facts and sifted it so that it can be displayed for you. Our zeal for the matter has resulted in this website.
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