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Shortage of Ethiopian maids in UAE created black market for maids

January 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Dubai: A shortage of housemaids and nannies due to a ban on certain nationalities has encouraged recruitment agencies to increase their fees — which in turn has led to the development of a black market in maids in the UAE, … read more »

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East Libya may run out of petrol

March 8, 2011 by benim

Dubai – Rebel-controlled eastern Libya is at risk of running out of petrol within a week after refineries in the region halted operations, Gulf News reported on Tuesday. Dwindling supplies of vehicle fuel in Benghazi and throughout eastern Libya were … read more »

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Ethiopian Woman held for death of Defence R/A jaywalker in UAE

March 1, 2011 by benim

n Ethiopian, 28, who accidently ran over and killed a 22-year-old British Royal Navy sailor who was crossing Sheikh Zayed Road, is placed under detention, according to Dubai’s Chief Traffic Prosecutor. The woman is held partly responsible for running over … read more »

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