Nominations for UAE Appreciation Award for Science, Arts and Literature Begin
Nominations for UAE Appreciation Award for Science, Arts and Literature Begin
DUBAI — The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development on Wednesday announced the launch of the fourth session of the UAE Appreciation Award for Science, Arts
and Literature.
Bilal Al Budur, Executive Director for Culture and the Arts at the ministry, said the award’s objective is to stimulate the intellectual, cultural and creative people in the UAE, to highlight and honour them and motivate the younger generations to improve knowledge of science.
In its fourth session, the award this year consists of five key areas: science (Electronic Engineering), literature (Al Faseeh poetry), field studies and research (Management Studies), field of plastic arts (Spatial Configuration), and field of performing arts (Directing). August 31 will be the deadline for accepting nominations, and the names of the winners will be announced in December to coincide with the UAE National Day celebrations
Safety in the Heat Plan Launched
‘Safety in the Heat’ Plan Launched
Olivia Olarte 21 May 2009 KHALEEJ TIMES
ABU DHABI — A comprehensive safety regime programme aimed at creating awareness and enhancing health and safety of workers who are exposed to high temperatures and humidity during the summer months was launched in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
The ‘Safety in the Heat’ programme, launched by the Heath Authority-Abu Dhabi (HAAD) in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour (MoL) for the first time in the UAE, targets those who work in the construction, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing and heavy industry sectors.
“HAAD and MoL are strongly supporting this programme and want to see this rollout and implemented to as many companies in Abu Dhabi as possible. Companies and organisations from other emirates and countries in the region are welcome to participate in the programme,” Dr Jens Thomsen, Section Head, Occupational and Environmental Health at HAAD, told company representatives at the launch.
The programme will support employers through offering a comprehensive package of educational and awareness materials in English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam. It focuses on the prevention of heat-related illnesses such as rash, cramps, exhaustion and heat stroke caused by exposure to the hot environment.
The ‘Safety in the Heat’ recommendations are validated by HAAD and are applicable to workers in Abu Dhabi and the GCC region.
The programme has been developed following a two-year scientific research by the UAE University and Curtin University of Technology in Australia, sponsored by HAAD and participated by select companies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
A few hundred workers were engaged in these studies which include monitoring the workers’ heart rate for three continuous days, measuring their hydration status, recording of workers’ core temperature throughout the work shift and documenting environmental conditions.
“We found that the hydration status of the workers when they come to work is generally poor, and they tend to stay that way during the day… there is a lack of general awareness among employers and workers on how to prevent heat illness,” said Dr Graham Bates, Medical Physiologist from Curtin University of Technology.
The heat management programme also introduces a new heat stress index called Thermal Work Limit (TWL), which was developed by Dr Bates. TWL monitors all environmental factors such as the dry bulb, radiant heat, wind speed and humidity to assess working conditions and determine the thermal risk to the employee.
In addition to the protection of workers, the programme is also aimed at improving productivity of companies and reduce the time loss due to injuries by workers, said Dr Bates.
Today in History – 21 May
1964 1st nuclear-powered lighthouse begins operations (Chesapeake Bay)
1955 1st transcontinental round-trip solo flight-sunrise to sunset
1941 1st U.S. ship sunk by a U-boat (SS Robin Moore)
1932 1st transatlantic solo flight by a woman, Amelia Earhart, lands
1925 Canadians allow to sell beer
1908 1st horror movie (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) premieres in Chicago
1846 1st steamship arrives in Hawaii
1819 1st bicycles (swift walkers) in U.S. introduced in New York City
History created 20 May 2009
2009 Iran tests missile with range that can hit Israel
2009 Nominations for UAE Appreciation Award for Science, Arts and Literature Begin
2009 UAE’s Pull-out Could Cripple GCC Monetary Union
2009 ‘Safety in the Heat’ Plan Launched
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Today in History – 20 May
1992 India launches its 1st satellite independently
1979 1st western pop star to tour U.S.S.R.-Elton John
1948 1st use of Israeli Air Force and 1st war victory, defeating Syrian army
1942 U.S. Navy 1st permitted black recruits to serve
1939 Pan Am begins transatlantic passenger and air mail service
1939 1st regular transatlantic airmail (New York to Marsseille France)
1918 1st electrically propelled warship (New Mexico)
1900 2nd modern Olympic games opens in Paris (lasted 5 months)
1895 1st commercial movie performance (153 Broadway, New York City)
1875 International Bureau of Weights and Measures forms by treaty
1845 1st legislative assembly convenes in Hawaii
History created – 19 May
2009 Dubai RTA launches e-Bus cards
2009 UAE Advisory Body Approves Deposit Guarantee Law
2009 New Palestinian government sworn in
2009 India Test-fires N-capable Agni II Missile
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My Letters – THE NATIONAL – Lifts to carry pedestrians to safety
This is an interesting topic which I have vehemently followed since the time this new innovation was installed. I read with interest the progressive measures planned by the authorities. My concern is how many incidents will have to be watched or heard till the time it is implemented. In fact even this morning, I witnessed with utmost shock the passage of an employee to one of the offices in Abu Dhabi Mall, talking on the mobile ignoring the ongoing truck traffic. The driver and luckily other drivers had enough time to respond and a fatality was avoided. I strongly feel that the delay to ongoing truck traffic by reducing the flow duration will be minimal as the traffic flow is not that heavy when compared to other areas. In addition, the longer the duration of the signal in front of the mall for traffic, the higher the tendency to speed up for cars and many times the stretch from Beach Rotana to Le Meridien Hotel looks like a racing track for some. Several attempts to highlight this danger has been responded lightly despite of clear conviction by every one that there is danger waiting out there. Some emergency measures should be taken as this is one of the busiest and most heavily used pedestrian crossing in the city, and that too in front of the most frequented mall by the youth. I hope we are pro-active to a danger rather than reactive to one, after it happens.
In reference to Mr. Bowler’s comments on this dangerous crossing, as regular viewer of things happening out there, I feel it will be impossible to post police or specially trained guards on 24 hrs duty. Because, many times, I have seen police warden fining those who cross carelessly and the moment they move from there, the process repeats. However, countdown time is an option, which could be tested, as it will give them a definite time to wait.
Best regards,
Ramesh Menon
Abu Dhabi
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My Letters – THE NATIONAL – Concrete steps needed to protect children on buses
Today in History – 19 May
1995 World’s youngest doctor, Balamurali Ambati, 17, graduates Mount Sinai
1900 World’s longest railroad tunnel (Simplon) links Italy and Switzerland, opens
1896 1st auto (Benz) to arrive in Netherlands
1885 1st mass production of shoes (Jan Matzeliger in Lynn, Massachusetts)
1848 1st department store opens
1802 French Order of Legion d’Honneur forms
1662 Uniformity Act of England goes into effect
History created – 18 May
2009 Sri Lankan Tamil Tiger rebel chief Velupillai Prabhakaran killed by Army
2009 Sharjah Municipality launches parking call service
2009 flydubai, UAE’s second low-cost carrier unveiled its first Boeing 737-800
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Today in History – 18 May
1978 Italy legalizes abortion
1951 U.N. moves headquarters to New York City
1652 Rhode Island enacts 1st law declaring slavery illegal
1642 Montreal Canada founded
History created – 17 May
2009 Oman Scientists Develop Technique to Detect Oil Spill
2009 Women won four seats in Kuwait’s parliament
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Grand Carnatic Music Concert by Shri T V Sankaranarayanan in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dear UAE Music Lovers,
We have great pleasure in inviting you, your family and friends to a Grand Carnatic Classical Recital by the Renowned Musician Sangeetha Kalanidhi Shri T V Sankaranarayanan and party on 22nd and 23rd May 2009 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively.
Please find attached the formal Invitation and the location maps for the venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. For any information regarding the concert and sponsorship, you may contact mantradubai@gmail.com.
We look forward to meeting you at the Concert and hope you enjoy the event. Please forward to other interested rasikas.
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