More than two dozen illegal workers were apprehended in Dubai last week as the Government continued a clampdown on illicit employment, authorities have said. Combined inspection teams from the Ministries of Labour and Environment found 25 people working illegally at 11 companies in the emirate. Seven of the workers had entered the country illegally, while others were on visitor visas or had absconded from other employers. Last week's inspections were the sixth round of checks this year by the joint inspection teams. The Dubai clampdown mirrors campaigns in Abu Dhabi, Fujairah and Ras al Khaimah.
Violations of employment laws are declining, said Eisa al Zarouni, the director of the inspection department at the Ministry of Labour in Dubai. He attributed the fall to increasing awareness of the risks involved in violations. The companies and workers involved in the latest round of violations were referred to Dubai Public Prosecution and other authorities, Mr al Zarouni said. Talal Shanqeeti, assistant director general for investigation at the Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department, praised the inspection efforts.
"The success of the joint campaigns between the two ministries is an example of what can be achieved through concerted efforts between stakeholders," he said. lmorris@thenational.ae
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Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.
Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines:
Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.
Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.
Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.
Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.
Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
Other acts on the Jazz Garden bill
Sharrie Williams
The American singer is hugely respected in blues circles due to her passionate vocals and songwriting. Born and raised in Michigan, Williams began recording and touring as a teenage gospel singer. Her career took off with the blues band The Wiseguys. Such was the acclaim of their live shows that they toured throughout Europe and in Africa. As a solo artist, Williams has also collaborated with the likes of the late Dizzy Gillespie, Van Morrison and Mavis Staples.
Lin Rountree
An accomplished smooth jazz artist who blends his chilled approach with R‘n’B. Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, Rountree formed his own band in 2004. He has also recorded with the likes of Kem, Dwele and Conya Doss. He comes to Dubai on the back of his new single Pass The Groove, from his forthcoming 2018 album Stronger Still, which may follow his five previous solo albums in cracking the top 10 of the US jazz charts.
Anita Williams
Dubai-based singer Anita Williams will open the night with a set of covers and swing, jazz and blues standards that made her an in-demand singer across the emirate. The Irish singer has been performing in Dubai since 2008 at venues such as MusicHall and Voda Bar. Her Jazz Garden appearance is career highlight as she will use the event to perform the original song Big Blue Eyes, the single from her debut solo album, due for release soon.
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