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New Islamic website launched

Riyadh: A function was held on Friday, 4th January 2013 to launch the Islamic website (www.najeebqasmi.com) of Maulana Mohammed Najeeb Qasmi in Riyadh. The function started with the Tilawat-e-Qur’an by Qari Shamshad Qasmi, conducted by Maulana Inam-ul-Haque Qasmi and presided over by Maulana Ehte

Amnesty awarness campaign by Emirates India Fraternity Forum

DUBAI: Emirates India Fraternity Forum held a program on 4th January, 2013 Friday at Karama Dubai to Welcome Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) Karnataka State Chief Secretary Janab Abdualla Hannan Saheb and also to create awareness among expatriates regarding the ongoing amnesty. The amnesty a

Salary rises on the books for 2013

Abu Dhabi: With inflation rates expected to be lower than the average pay rise in 2013 in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) Region, Mercer, a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement and investments, expected that the expected increases will lead to a real pay growth for the work

Shaikh Mohammad among 10 most watched world leaders on Twitter: study

Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is among the top 10 out of the 123 heads of state who use Twitter for citizen engagement, a new study revealed. The study, World Leaders on Twitter Ranking Report, was condu

Youth parliament for UAE

ABU DHABI — Most of them are too young to drive, but election campaigns and voting are around the corner for the country’s youth. The Ministry of Education (MOE) and Federal National Council (FNC) announced on Friday the creation of a 54-member youth parliament comprised of primary and secondary

Indian amnesty seeker dies of heart attack in Dubai

[caption id="attachment_19815" align="alignleft" width="139"] Chakali Pentaiah[/caption] Dubai - An Indian man, who worked illegally for six years in the UAE, died of heart attack when he went for applying for amnesty to return home. Chakali Pentaiah died on December 16, according to his death

Expatriates’ emotional plea reaches Indian govt

[caption id="attachment_19752" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Posters are lit by candle light during a protest in New Delhi. AFP[/caption] The outburst of sentiments among the Indian community in the UAE, following the gang rape and death of a Delhi paramedical student, has reached the Indian gov

RTA revenues set to hit over Dh4b

The Roads and Transports Authority (RTA) approved its budget for 2013, with total revenues expected to raise up to Dh4.079 billion, revealed Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the authority. The total approved expenditure budget amounted to Dh6.242 billion, comprisin

Dubai: Emirates Road named after Mohammad Bin Zayed

Mohammad Bin Rashid changes name of road in recognition of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s role Dubai: As of January 1, 2013, Emirates Road has a new name — Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road. The name was changed under the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and

Jeddah truck traffic to be regulated

JEDDAH - Nine government and private agencies have been formed to draw out a permanent plan to deal with traffic congestion in Jeddah. The plan, which will also organize traffic and the entry of trucks, is in line with the directives of Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed, who approved the proposal

2,500 tourist guides needed

Jeddah: The kingdom needs over the next three years up to 2,500 tourist guide, an increase from the current 140 licensed guides by SCTA, according to Sattam Al-Balwi, chairman of Tourist Guides Advisory Committee (TGAC), which works under the umbrella of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquit

24 UAE Women get NASA Training

Abu Dhabi, Dec 30: The UAE's first all-female team of 24 aspiring engineers, researchers and astronauts, between the ages of 12 and 18, has completed an on-site space training at the NASA Space Center, Houston. The training was organised and coordinated by Space Ed-Ventures, a UAE-based educational

SR 1.7 bn hospital deal inked

JEDDAH: ARAB NEWS Tuesday 1 January 2013 Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah yesterday signed a SR 1.77 billion contract to establish new headquarters for King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Jeddah. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has allocated two million

Abu Dhabi, Dubai top “Cities of the Future” list for 2013

Financial Times Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Research Unit, in its findings revealed that Dubai ranked first followed by Abu Dhabi as a preferred investment destination, in most survey aspects, notably the immense financial and infrastructural potential both emirates enjoy, making them a suitable

Qatar Airways and Gulf Air win domestic air licenses

Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and its associates have been selected as the new airline companies to operate domestic and international services from and to Saudi Arabia. The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the decision yesterday. Both the winning companies will complete the f

Separated twins in good health, says health minister

[caption id="attachment_18849" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah with twins Abdullah and Salman before the surgery was performed on Dec. 21, 2012. (SPA)[/caption] RIYADH: ARAB NEWS Friday 28 December 2012 Minister of Health Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said the condition of

New housing laws to take effect in mid-2013

  [caption id="attachment_18841" align="aligncenter" width="580"] The Ijarah system will protect the rights of tenants and landlords with the participation of seven government agencies.[/caption] JEDDAH: At a time when the Ministry of Housing is tightening the noose on those who stall to

Al Dhafra Festival: Of camels and prizes

[caption id="attachment_18633" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Jockeys compete during the Camel Mazayna at Al Dhafra Festival, near Madinat Zayed. — AFP[/caption] The Camel Mazayna at Al Dhafra Festival has succeeded this year in attracting a large number of camel-owners from the UAE and the Gul