Tame cigarette warnings on packet amuse Kipp
Even the worst horror movies are able to create scarier and shocking images than the ones required by the Ministry of Health to be displayed on cigarette packets.
August 9, 2012 4:49-
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India’s IOC to lift oil cargo from Iran in September
Indian Oil Corp, the country's biggest oil refiner, plans to lift an oil cargo from Iran in September, its head of finance said on Thursday.
August 9, 2012 4:10 -
Egypt’s Suez Canal revenue $433.1 million in July
Revenue from Egypt's Suez Canal rose 4 percent to $433.1 million in July compared to the previous month, a state information portal showed on Thursday
August 9, 2012 4:08
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Asiacell wins initial approval to list on Iraqi bourse
Asiacell fined for missing deadline; Rivals Zain and Korek still not listed
August 9, 2012 4:07 -
The Apple and Google Fall Out
Leaving out the in-built YouTube app has thrown a light on the Apple and Google relationship. But how will this relationship affect the consumer?
August 8, 2012 4:06 -
Don’t dry your dirty linen in public…
Determined to stamp out the ‘uncivilized phenomenon’ of drying clothing in public, the Abu Dhabi Muncipality threatens to fine violators Dh1,000
August 8, 2012 2:47
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‘Recovered real estate’ on repeat
Kipp jumps on the recovered-real-estate bandwagon as we tell you about the 21 percent increase in land transactions Dubai has enjoyed over the past six months alone.
August 7, 2012 3:01 -
International rights groups seek access to monitor Saudi courts
Four Saudi rights activists face criminal charges; Six foreign rights groups request access to trials
August 7, 2012 11:40 -
Cut the fat…
Nearly 1 in 2 Physical Education teachers in the UAE are found to be overweight. Kipp laughs at the irony of the situation.
August 7, 2012 9:40
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Could 2024 be the year Qatar hosts the Olympics?
Despite losing the bid to host the next two Olympics, the Gulf state has not lost hope; but Kipp wonders if it would be more feasible if they did.
August 6, 2012 3:20 -
Iraq Tenders For 30,000 Tonnes Rice
Iraq issued a tender for 30,000 tonnes of rice from any origin, a source at the trade ministry said on Sunday.
August 5, 2012 3:49 -
Should you be fined for wasting food?
Massive serving portions coupled with all-you-can-eat buffet options make for a strong selling point for many restaurants especially during Ramadan. But could a penalty fee for wasting food change that?
August 5, 2012 3:30
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Du du du re-register your number. Or else…
du threatens to block those numbers who fail to re-register their cell phone SIM cards within the three month grace period. Perfect timing thinks Kipp, after all people only just leave the UAE for that amount of time in summer...
August 5, 2012 2:47 -
Extravagant exerci$e?
‘I don’t charge enough’ says Dubai’s most expensive personal trainer much to Kipp’s amusement.
August 2, 2012 4:04 -
Not quite RERA-ing to go
Kipp isn’t impressed by RERA’s plans to hold ‘talks’ concerning service fees, eight months too late. Can we get some action already?
August 2, 2012 3:42
