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Study Links Depression During Pregnancy to Antisocial Teens

Study Links Depression During Pregnancy to Antisocial TeensA new study has revealed that teens whose mothers suffered from depression during pregnancy face an increased risk of displaying antisocial behavior, including violence.

UAE submits progress report on women empowerment to UN

UAE-WomensA high level delegation from UAE recently held a meeting with UN committee apprising the body regarding progress made by the country in securing better place for women in the society, traditionally known for having discriminatory view for women.

Senate's Abortion Stance Supported by Catholic Group

In what is being viewed as a definite split with the Roman Catholic bishops over the proposal that the possible revamp of the healthcare bill by the Obama Administration has a compromise stance when it comes to abortion related expenses, the country's Catholic hospitals have hinted that they support the Senate's compromise on the matter, fueling hopes of breaking an impasse in Congress and starting up a controversy in the church.

Less Educated Younger Parents More Prone to Anger- Study

A recent study carried out by Scott Schieman, Sociology Professor at the University of Toronto, has revealed that younger parents, who are also less educated, tend to get angry more often than others. While more educated parents get angry as well, the frequency is lower as compared to those who have not received a complete education. The findings about the emotion have come after an analysis of data collected after a national survey of over 1,000 Americans aged 18 and above.

Abu Dhabi Fund signs MoU with Grameen Trust of Bangladesh

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), a national institution under the Abu Dhabi Government has announced that it has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grameen Trust of Bangladesh.

The sources informed that the MoU aims at defining collaboration between the two parties in order to palliate poverty in Bangladesh as well as developing countries by assisting unprivileged communities strengthen sources of livelihood.

Leaders receive Ramadan greetings’ cables from Khalifa and Mohammad

Abu dhabi

As per the media reports, kings, presidents and emirs of Islamic countries have been sent cables of congratulations, on the commencement of Ramadan, by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Apart from wishing the Muslim leaders good health and happiness, Shaikh Khalifa also wished the people more progress and prosperity.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also received similar greetings from Sahikh Khalifa.

Popular Abu Dhabi beach gets facelift

Popular Abu Dhabi beach gets facelift

Nearly a year after its inauguration, a month-long facelift has commenced on the Abu Dhabi Beach to make it ready by the end of summer for an expected surge in the number of visitors.

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