Gulf News (United Arab Emirates) back issues from June 2008:
Reckless vehicles have no fear for police.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: Reckless heavy vehicle drivers do not even spare police patrols, a senior police official said, citing a recent incident where a truck hit a stationary police patrol and caused severe damage to it. Lieutenant Colonel Saif Al Mazroui, Acting Deputy Director of Dubai ...
Animal welfare group calls for 'environmental police'.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: An international animal welfare group has called for 'environmental police' who can monitor polluters and illegal animal trading or habitat destruction. Hiring official police officers to monitor detrimental acts to the environmental has already been adopted in Jordan and ...
War clouds recede.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: The most important single development is probably the growing improbability of a US-Israeli strike against Iran. The troubled Middle East seems to be entering a period of relative calm. It could be no more than a temporary lull, but it is nevertheless more than welcome ...
Gilani to start Saudi visit.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Islamabad: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani will pay a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia from today for talks with the Saudi leadership on further strengthening comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, the foreign ministry said. This will be Gilani's first ...
Seductive fragrances linger in Deira.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: For more than 55 years, Dubai's Spice Souq has been serving up a wealth of treats for visitors and residents alike. Walking through the winding alleys is like taking a step back in time, reminiscent of a time before supermarkets existed. Situated just a stone's ...
Writs challenge candidatures of Sharif brothers.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Islamabad: The Lahore High Court on Thursday summoned former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his younger brother Shahbaz Sharif on June 18 in connection with two writ petitions against the acceptance of their respective candidatures to contest the forthcoming by-elections. A ...
Rugby in the desert.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Sharjah: Not even the barren land, sand dunes and the blazing sun could stop a determined group of British expatriates from forming a rugby club here in 1977. The first sports club catering to expatriates living in Sharjah opened 30 years ago, and to this day continues to be as ...
World View.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: World View Barack Obama created history as the first African-American to win the nomination of a political party for the US presidential election. After a bitter neck and neck contest between Obama and Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, ...
Lawyers agree to wear black robes.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Manama: Bahrain's lawyers will wear the black robe as part of their profession starting September 1, the head of the Bahrain Bar Society has said. "The society members have agreed to start wearing the robe with the opening of the new judiciary year. But it will be a matter of ...
Bahrain's fight against human trafficking recognised by US.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Manama: Bahrain has been elevated from the blacklist of human trafficking countries to the "Tier 2" watch list, but needs to do more to halt abuse of vulnerable immigrants, a US state department report has said. "During the year, Bahrain made progress in law enforcement against ...
Safety tip: do not overtake.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: Motorists should not try to overtake trucks and heavy vehicles, especially on roundabouts, said Brig Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, director of Dubai Police's Traffic Department. Brig Zafein said it is safer to give way to heavy vehicles. Danger If a ...
Catholic clergy gun for women's panel.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Women's Commission's request to the state government to fix the age when a girl would be entitled to decide on becoming a nun has not gone down well with Catholic Christian clergy in the state. A section of the Christian community is, however, not ...
UAE shares close higher ahead of company results.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: With second quarter results not too far off, UAE markets have started to gather momentum, resulting in the indexes closing up for the week. The Dubai market and Abu Dhabi gained 2.5 per cent and 2.1 per cent respectively yesterday over last week's close. For ...
Abdullah visit an encouraging message to Arab world - Iraq.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Baghdad: The UAE can play an effective role in the Iraqi national reconciliation process, said Iraqi government officials as the UAE foreign minister paid a visit to the war-torn country, the first of its kind by a high ranking Gulf Arab official since 2003. Senior government ...
Recruitment of suicide bombers down - official.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Baghdad: About 6,000 Al Qaida fighters have been killed since the beginning of the Iraq war five years ago, half of whom died in suicide operations, according to a top official in the Iraqi army. The official said the killings took place between 2003 and April 2008. ...
Man's hand nearly crushed in freak accident.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: Was working with machine that cuts dough for pizzas when it got caught inside. Abu Dhabi: I prayed to God ... I prayed hard to make me faint ... that seemed to be the only option to free me from the pain," said Rajesh P.P., a 34-year-old Indian who nearly had his left ...
Rent cap violations rampant, say helpless Al Ain residents.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Al Ain: Surging rents and alleged violations of the rent cap has besieged private sector employees here, who have asked authorities to intervene and put an end to what they see as exploitation. High rents have put decent accommodation out of the reach of many people. ...
Amended traffic laws impose stiff penalties.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: The amended traffic laws have imposed stiff penalties against heavy vehicle drivers who commit dangerous traffic offences such as overtaking, leaving the load of the truck uncovered, and failing to stop at a red light, warned a police official. "Most traffic offences ...
Inflation likely to hit ratings.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: The sovereign debt ratings of some Middle East countries could be downgraded because of the surge in inflation in the region, ratings agency Moody's said yesterday. The ratings of poorer, non-oil-exporting countries such as Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon are more likely to be ...
Siniora juggles portfolios among Lebanese parties.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Beirut: Lebanese President Michel Sulaiman is pushing hard so that Prime Minister-designate Fouad Siniora forms a new Cabinet by Friday. Tomorrow, French President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to arrive on a day's visit to Beirut, with a senior political and economic delegation, ...
Arab women lose again, this time in Kuwait.
Jun 06, 2008 ... For a second time in Kuwait's history, 27 women ran for parliament, and for the second time no Kuwaiti woman was elected. What followed, was the appointment of two women by the Kuwaiti government to ministerial posts, and while they stood up to take the oath of office, nine ...
Tax cuts in states ruled by Congress force BJP hand.
Jun 06, 2008 ... New Delhi: A concerned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has asked its chief ministers to consider reducing taxes on petroleum products in a bid to shield the masses from rising fuel prices. Party chief Rajnath Singh spoke to chief ministers of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, ...
Price momentum in Gulf to stay on policy constraints.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: Inflationary pressures in the GCC will continue to build, driven by the region's unsuitable monetary policies, said economists for Standard Chartered Bank. Whereas the markets generally expect the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next time round, in fact a cut ...
Rio De La Plata bids for Derby success for Dubai.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: Godolphin are hoping would-be stable star Rio De La Plata can fulfil their quest for a second success in the Epsom Derby tomorrow. The Rahy colt is among a field of 17 set to contest tomorrow's blue riband race at the Epsom Downs. Godolphin last won the Derby, ...
Dubai transport businesses hit by high diesel prices.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi: Transport businesses in Dubai are reeling from the impact of high diesel prices, which have nearly doubled in a year, and transporters say they have been forced to pass on fuel price hikes to customers. Some are contemplating yet another tariff hike. The transporters ...
Rivoli Medal up for grabs again at Arabian Ranches.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: Arabian Ranches Golf Club will today host the June edition of the Rivoli Monthly Medal. Dubai: Arabian Ranches Golf Club will today host the June edition of the Rivoli Monthly Medal. Eighty three members are competing today in the 2pm summer shotgun start. ...
Sharjah ruler congratulates university graduates.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: Sultan awards 464 AUS students their degrees and urges them to instill spirit of tolerance in society. Sharjah: Mre than 400 students celebrated years of hard work and achievement during the American University of Sharjah (AUS) graduation ceremony at Sharjah University ...
Child blinded in savage attack deluged with gifts.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Manila: The three-year old girl who lost her left eye after being attacked by a deranged man has received a lifetime scholarship and several gifts from local government officials and rich neighbours. Mayor Freddie Tinga of suburban Taguig granted pre-school, elementary and high ...
Student attacked for walking with women.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: A 23-year-old university student said he was beaten up for walking with a female friend in Aden in May. Sana'a: A 23-year-old university student said he was beaten up for walking with a female friend in Aden in May. "A bearded man attacked and slapped me while ...
Hummer driver faces trial for mowing down woman.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: An Arab motorist, who deliberately ran over a woman and fled the scene last week, has been referred to the public prosecution on charges of murder. A 52-year-old British woman died when the Hummer mowed her down as she got out of a taxi on Airport Road last Friday. ...
Islamic country 'helping Al Houthi rebels'.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: A Yemeni security official yesterday accused Al Houthi rebels of receiving support from an Islamic country. Sana'a: A Yemeni security official yesterday accused Al Houthi rebels of receiving support from an Islamic country. "We are very sure that there are ... ...
'Economic success of Dubai as hub is only going to grow'.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: As chief executive of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths has a central role in ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of the aviation infrastructure in the emirate. When flights start at Al Maktoum International Airport in Jebel Ali next year, one of his tasks will be to oversee its ...
Al Hameli vows to Finnish first.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Lahti, Finland: Buoyed by his second place finish in last month's 10th Annual Grand Prix of Portugal, Team Abu Dhabi's Ahmad Al Hameli is looking to clinch his first career win at the Finland Grand Prix, which will be held on Sunday and Monday. After sitting on pole for the ...
Toll-free hotline for smokers trying to quit.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: One of the processes is to have a number people can call for therapy which works in Western countries, says official Dubai: A buddy system for smokers trying to kick the habit is in the works, the Ministry of Health revealed. Dr Wedad Al Maidour, head of the ...
Treu gives training boost to Arabian Gulf.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: The Arabian Gulf's preparations for next year's Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai were given a massive boost when the team was treated to a special training session with one of the game's top coaches. South African Sevens coach Paul Treu spent time with the Arabian Gulf ...
Air Arabia to double frequency of flights to Mumbai from tomorrow.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: Budget carrier Air Arabia yesterday said that, beginning tomorrow, the number of flights to Mumbai will double to twice a day from the airline's primary hub in Sharjah. Every day, afternoon flights will depart Sharjah at 4:36pm and arrive in Mumbai at 9pm. ...
Speeding drivers in RAK take pictures to prove their 'records'.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Ras Al Khaimah: Young and reckless drivers here take part in a dangerous and murderous "game" to find the fastest racer, and then make video recordings as proof to win challenges with their friends. A police officer has condemned this behaviour as dangerous and irresponsible ...
Maqbool fights off threat to title.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi: Top seed Adel Maqbool retained his Abu Dhabi Open squash crown with a convincing straight games victory over Neil Chambers here at the Sheraton Hotel and Resort at the weekend. Maqbool, the world No 74, won his seventh Abu Dhabi Open from eight visits and extends his ...
Bell joins hands with Al Gurg Leigh's Paints to enter UAE.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Dubai: Bell Group, one of the UK's largest paint application companies, is partnering with Al Gurg Leigh's Paints (AGLP) to enter the UAE's painting industry. The UK-based company, that does maintenance painting and protective treatment to decorate finishes and industrial ...
New law 'keeps eviction rights with landlords'.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Ras Al Khaimah: Residents complained on Thursday about the new rent law of the emirate, claiming it was not fair on the tenants as the law gave landlords the right to evict their tenants as they wished. It has been reported that the new law is confusing to the public and the ...
Assessing the health of Dubai market.
Jun 06, 2008 ... It seems almost impossible to open a newspaper or magazine in Dubai these days without reading about the latest real estate market report and its findings, which often seem to predict a downward turn or, even worse, market crash here in the near future. For four or five years ...
Dresdner expands Mideast presence.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: Dresdner Bank has expanded its presence in the Middle East region with the formation of a subsidiary in Dubai. Dubai: Dresdner Bank has expanded its presence in the Middle East region with the formation of a subsidiary in Dubai. The new company, Dresdner Bank ...
Syria needs to be careful.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: In dealing with the IAEA inspection, Damascus needs to tackle the issue with utmost seriousness. The resumption of peace talks with Israel, tighter control of the border with Iraq, leaning on Hamas to show more flexibility concerning the proposed truce with Israel, and ...
Dubai World commits $4b worth of projects in Africa.
Jun 06, 2008 ... Byline: Dubai World said it has committed $4 billion for various projects in Africa. Dubai: Dubai World said it has committed $4 billion for various projects in Africa. These developments include tourist resorts and ports in countries such as Djibouti, Senegal, ...
A way with words.
Jun 06, 2008 ... A perusal of the words which came up at the 2008 Scripps Spelling Bee made me marvel at the ability of the young spellers to remember the most unfamiliar and difficult words and reproduce them with such accuracy, betokening an easy familiarity with terminology hard to pronounce, much less ...
No easy way out of Gulf food inflation.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Thanks to a number of elements that are causing food prices to rise across the globe, Gulf economies, which import most of their provisions, are expected to continue to experience high levels of food price inflation. The high food prices are a result of the worldwide shortages ...
A mission of positive intervention.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Byline: Sushila becomes a mother to aids orphans and an inspiration to infected women Jaipur: For almost a year, she waged a lone battle against discrimination. She wanted to raise children orphaned by HIV and Aids, but she had no means. She wanted to send them to ...
Shahbaz takes oath as member of Assembly.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shahbaz Sharif took oath on Friday as a member of the Punjab Assembly at a special session of the legislature in Lahore and is set to become chief minister of the key province. The younger brother of former prime minister ...
Chanderpaul makes big strides.
Jun 07, 2008 ... The West Indies has been showing that it is still very much a force to be reckoned with at Test level in recent weeks with some good results and quality performances, first against Sri Lanka and more recently against Australia. And that resurgence is being reflected in the ...
Arroyo signs law for import of cheap medicines.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Manila: President Gloria Arroyo signed a new bill that allows importation of medicines from countries where foreign multinationals offer them at affordable rates, making medicines more accessible to poor Filipinos. "With the signing of the Cheaper Medicines and Quality Bill ...
Tornado and flash floods kill three people.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Byline: Five others injured and over 1,000 displaced. Manila: Three people were killed, five others injured and more than 1,000 people displaced by a flash flood in the southern Philippines and a tornado in northern Luzon, officials of the National Disaster Coordinating Council ...
Oman Air adds Kozhikode to its Indian route network.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Muscat: Oman Air launched services to the southern Indian town of Kozhikode on Thursday, further consolidating its presence in a market that promises to be one of its biggest revenue-earners. Civil aviation under secretary Mohammad Bin Sakhr Al Ameri joined senior airline ...
Employers to pay higher fees for hiring expat workers.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Manama: Sponsors of foreign workers living in Bahrain will have to pay higher fees under a national scheme that takes effect on July 1. Employers will pay BD200 (about Dh2,000) biennially for each worker to cover his or her new or renewed work permit, residence permit, return ...
Mallika lifts under-12 girls' singles title.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Byline: Beat Oeindrilla in the final of the UAE Open badminton event Dubai: Mallika Bhatia won the Western Union-India Club UAE Open Badminton under-12 girls' singles title, beating Oeindrilla Das 21-3, 21-13. Results: Boys' under-14 singles (2nd round): JasonVellara ...
Dead end looms for overloaded cars.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Dubai: A senior police officer has warned that people travelling long distances by road are dangerously overloading their vehicles, putting themselves and their families at risk. He said some motorists appear as if they are "emigrating or running away", carrying fridges and ...
Artefacts from Portugal to China chart history of Islam.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Byline: Five thousand objects on display at UAE's first museum of Islamic civilisation. Sharjah: About 5,000 priceless Islamic artefacts went on display at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, the first of its kind in the UAE. The museum was opened on Friday ...
Airline passengers taken off plane.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Dubai: RAK Airways recently offloaded many passengers whose tickets were purchased online against the credit cards of their relatives or friends, passengers said. The airline has put up a flashing warning sign on its website telling passengers of the new rules of online purchase ...
Mills on top in June Monthly Medal.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Dubai: Scratch golfer John Mills shot a gross 72 for the round-of-the-day in the June edition of the Rivoli Monthly Medal at Arabian Ranches Golf Club on Friday. Mills's round, which took the Gross Division, consisted of nines of 35 and 37 including 3 birdies on holes 2, 8 and ...
Warehouse raiders who shipped out loot arrested in Dubai.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Dubai: A gang of four robbers have been arrested after the Al Muraqqabat police station received a report of robbery at one of the warehouses in Al Khubaisi. Unknown people had broken into the warehouse by breaking the lock at night and stole a number of television sets and electronic ...
Watani programme helps UAE youngsters.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Byline: The Watani programme encourages students in the UAE to value their heritage and national identity. Abu Dhabi: He never wore the kandura, his traditional dress, when he studied in the US in 1999, but thanks to the Watani programme he has realised how valuable his national ...
Keep your vehicle cool with regular check-ups.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Dubai: A car breakdown is bad at the best of times, but with summer upon us, it's best to take preventive measures to avoid getting stuck in the heat. While it is tempting to leave the engine running, and so keep the air conditioning on, if you're going into a shop to pick ...
No room of their own in Muscat.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Muscat: A young Indian graphic designer is spending sleepless nights as he cannot find an abode to bring his wife while a young Omani working girl has no choice but share a three-bedroom apartment with nine other working girls in Muscat. The two youngsters are at the receiving ...
Learning from the professionals.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Byline: Investors need to be focused on their financial objectives before buying assets. Everyone knows (or at least should know) that financial markets go through cycles. The different asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities etc are not fully correlated ...
Favourites Gilham and Howe crash out.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Byline: Top seed Gregory Howe and hot favourite Troy Gilham bowed out of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel Tennis Open on Thursday. Dubai: Top seed Gregory Howe and hot favourite Troy Gilham bowed out of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel Tennis Open on Thursday. Winner of five previous ...
A spirited way to look forward.
Jun 07, 2008 ... Ever heard of animal spirits? Don't be too quick to think about voodoo, yet. It's just a popular phrase in economics which is used to convey the idea that optimism is the driving force that keeps an economy galloping forward. In 1930s, the famous economist John Maynard Keynes ...