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    Saturday, January 31, 2009

    Many convenient ways of paying traffic fines in Abu Dhabi

    From the Gulf News article

    Many convenient ways of paying traffic fines

    By Rayeesa Absal, Staff Reporter
    Published: January 30, 2009, 23:33

    Abu Dhabi: There are several ways in which motorists may pay traffic fines imposed on their vehicles. Penalty charges may be paid directly at the traffic departments or more conveniently, online.

    Other modes of payment include over the phone by calling the 24-hour hotline of the Federal Traffic and Licensing System and paying through automated teller machines.

    The Abu Dhabi Police's website www.adpolice.gov.ae provides electronic enquiry and traffic fines payment system for motorists across all the emirates, helping residents to save time and effort.
    Visit the bilingual website and click the electronic services tab to enquire about the fines. The enquiry may be made using the Federal Traffic Code (Traffic ID) or with the plate number of the vehicle or through the driver's licence number.

    Using the Traffic Federal code for the inquiry will help find fines on all the vehicles registered in the persons name unlike the plate number which only brings up fines on particular vehicle.

    In order to pay online, select the fines to be paid, and complete the payment process by keying in your credit card details. The system provides quick and secure service with data being updated in less than five minutes.

    To pay in person, go to the 'Violations Section' of Traffic and Licensing Department. Submit the vehicle ownership form or the driver's licence. Pay the fine and collect a receipt.

    The office is open from Sunday to Thursday from 7:30am until 2:30pm.

    To pay over the phone, call the traffic hotline 8003333.

    Details about traffic violations can be obtained in three ways - using the traffic ID, plate or licence number. Payment can be made by credit card. The system will send a fax message afterwards, to confirm payment of fines. Another way of clearing the traffic penalties is to use automated payment machines. These machines, which have touch screens and provide multiple services to customers. The services include inquiry on fines and other services of the police department.

    Payment can be made by credit cards or in cash at these machines. They also provide information such as maps, pharmacies, weather and contact details of police stations. Also, complaints, suggestions and security information may be entered.

    It is mandatory that all traffic fines on a vehicle are cleared before the registration of a vehicle can be renewed. To be on the safe side, keep all the receipts.

    Monday, January 26, 2009

    Website offers job search by mobile phone

    http://www.arabianbusiness.com/544705-website-offers-job-search-by-mobile-phone

    CareerJunction Middle East has announced it has launched an innovative mobile application that allows job seekers to search and apply for jobs using their mobile phones.


    http://www.careerjunctionme.com

    Tuesday, January 20, 2009

    Weekly Menu - Snack and Meal Deliveries to Dubai Internet City, Media City and Knowledge Village

    Cafe Net has been faxing their weekly  menu around. Putting this up for DIC and KV workers. Do comment on your experiences with Cafe Net food..


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    Etisalat goes live with voice directory service

    http://www.itp.net/news/544069-etisalat-goes-live-with-voice-directory-service

    After months of in-house tweaking and testing, Etisalat has launched its voice directory service in an effort to reduce response times.

    Initially available only to landline customers calling ‘181’, the service will soon be made available to Etisalat’s mobile customers as well.

    The service works with the help of an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system that uses automatic speech recognition to distinguish commands in both Arabic and English, regardless of caller accent or dialect.

    As the service is only in its first phase, it can presently only provide listings for five main categories – finance, travel, hotels, restaurants and healthcare. Other categories will be included at a later stage.

    Customer service agents at Etisalat, who previously handled directory enquiries, will now provide support for other categories and requests that the system can’t handle.

    Monday, January 19, 2009