Gulf News (United Arab Emirates) back issues from August 2008:
Quiet tears shed for a life cut short.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Beirut:aIn a modest, old Beirut building, members of Suzan Tamim's family were receiving the few people who came to offer their condolences. On Wednesday evening, the humble house situated in the Aicha Bakkar area, was calm despite the horrible news that struck family, friends ...
Traces of rain in Dubai offer no respite.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Al Ain: Very hot and humid conditions will continue in Dubai and other coastal cities, with a cloud cover coming in late in the afternoon, said the weathermen. There were traces of rain in some parts of Dubai, including Umm Suqueim on Thursday. The clouds may give ...
Congress submits textbook study report.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress party's Kerala state chiefaon Thursdayahanded over to the government a report of a panel it had formed to study the controversial passages in a school textbook. Party chief Ramesh Chennithaala was accompanied by opposition leader Oommen Chandy ...
GDF Suez wins Abu Dhabi deal.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: French energy group GDF Suez said yesterday it has won a power generation and water desalination project in Abu Dhabi as the emirate brings in independent operators to cope with the rising utility demand. Located at Jebel Dhana, 250 kilometres west of Abu Dhabi city, the ...
Magsaysay says it all for doctor couple.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Mumbai: Prakash and Mandakini Amte, a doctor couple whose work in remote tribal hamlets in eastern Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district spans a good three decades have been named for this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership. The award recognises the couple's part ...
Hopwood and Bennett men to beat.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: Nick Hopwood (2) and Steve Bennett (1) will start as the front-runners for the men's gross medal while James Henderson (7) and Gerry Brady (12) will be the favourites for the net medal when the Arabian Ranches Golf Club hosts the August Rivoli Monthly Medal today. The ...
Al Ahli ladies trump Mina Seyahi.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: The Al Ahli Club ladies team smashed past Le Meridien Mina Seyahi 25-5, 25-8 in the volleyball competition at the DSS Sportzone held at the Dulsco Village in Al Quoz. The Sportzone, held as part of the Dubai Summer Surprises 2008, is organised by Gulf International ...
Can Dubai support additional malls?
Aug 01, 2008 ... Are additional malls required in Dubai? With the Dubai Mall shortly opening its doors and with more and more malls under construction, the question of whether there is demand for all of these in Dubai is often raised. The inability to find a parking space at the Mall of the Emirates on a ...
Hospital records 123 heat-related incidences.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: July proved to be a hot month for the UAE this year with 123 heat-related medical cases recorded so far at the Trauma Centre alone, up from 16 last year. The figure translates to an almost 700 per cent increase in heat-related cases for July. Temperatures in July have ...
Dhaka forms panel for graft confessions.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dhaka: Emergency-ruled Bangladesh has constituted a quasi-judicial body headed by a former Supreme Court judge to provide corruption suspects with an avenue to avoid imprisonment in exchange for confessions and surrender of their "illegally earned" wealth to the state. "The ...
Row over Iraq elections law.
Aug 01, 2008 ... The Kirkuk issue has always been a major problem in Iraq. Recently, the Iraqi parliament had a tough time to approve the elections law because of the disagreement over voting in the disputed oil city of Kirkuk. Finally, last Tuesday, the Iraqi parliament passed the law, setting ...
Chandhok's star on the rise in GP2.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: With the European GP2 Series in full swing, Indian driver Karun Chandhok is aiming for another stunning display at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, after recently turning heads at both Silverstone and Hockenhiem. The 24-year-old from Chennai - a test ...
Airports in Middle East 'bright spots' amid slump.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: Airports in the Middle East are turning out to be "bright spots" amid slowing air traffic growth in most regions of the world as air travel gets more expensive, an industry group said on Thursday. Worldwide passenger growth at airports was just two per cent in June, ...
Worldview.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Byline: Worldview. After a week-long deliberations in Geneva, the World Trade Organisation's Doha Round of trade talks failed to arrive at a major breakthrough. In Turkey, terrorists struck in a nondescript city called Gungoren. More than 50 people died in the bomb blasts in ...
One-year-old wins gold vouchers.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: One-year-old Sairish Sajeer is too young to understand why her parents are delighted at the voucher she has received from Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG). She is in fact the youngest winner of DGJG's ongoing 'Glittering Surprises' campaign for DSS 2008, winning ...
'Dubai will soon be at the forefront of sustainability'.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: As Dubai-based real estate developer Nakheel's chief executive officer, Chris O'Donnell oversees all company operations and developments. Nakheel has a landbank of 3.5 billion square feet and 17 projects. The company's newly launched development company Tahiya, a joint ...
Most countries prefer to be neutral.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Most people around the world oppose taking sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while none of the leaders on the world stage enjoys wide confidence. These were the conclusions of two international polls that were released recently. The results made common men to stop and ponder. Both ...
Emiratisation - present situation and future needs.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Byline: There are still many employers who need to understand the importance of recruiting nationals. Of late, there is a growing debate over Emiratisation and whether it has achieved its anticipated objectives. Although, its policies started in the 1980s, Emiratisation has ...
Guinness registers largest date dish in the world.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Byline: The largest date dish was registered in the Guinness Book of World Records on Thursday. Mezirah: The largest date dish was registered in the Guinness Book of World Records on Thursday. The record has been registered for the first time under this category said ...
BJP assails TV channel over sting video.
Aug 01, 2008 ... New Delhi: The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has accused a private news channel of compromising on its independence over its refusal to telecast tapes of the recent "cash-for-vote controversy". CNN-IBN, headed by noted television journalist Rajdeep Sardesai had carried out ...
Bahrain King pardons rioters and arsonists.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Manama: Rioters and arsonists were pardoned yesterday by Bahrain's king as part of 225 convicts and suspects who were included in a royal amnesty. King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa of Bahrain pushed forward the pardon that was supposed to take place during Eid Al Fitr, so as to ...
Learners are driven to distraction.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: a"By the look of it, it seems my time in this city will be over before I am able to get a driving licence," said Luma Mohammad, who works as a teacher in Dubai. Luma, who has lived in the UAE for several years, registered for her driving licence at one of the training ...
Full field of 36 for labour tournament.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: A full field of 36 teams have confirmed for the first Millionaire Company Labour Day one-day indoor cricket tournament today. The tournament will start from 9am with the finals being played by 5.30 pm the same day at the indoor facility at InSportz in Al Quoz. ...
Andrews and Lakdawala favourites.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: Young guns Andy Andrews and Bayhan Lakdawala will start as the favourites in the absence of Club Champion Miki Mirza at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club 2008 Summer Open sponsored by Ping, MacGregor and Greg Norman Collection later this month. The tournament will swing ...
Shaaban to race in Spa this week.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: UAE driver Basil Shaaban is using a four-week break in the F3 Euro Series to gain some valuable experience by competing in the British F3 Championship at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend. "Spa is the best circuit I've yet driven," said Shaaban, who is relishing a weekend of ...
Swiss celebrate national day with gift to UAE.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi: Swiss nationals living in the UAE celebrated their nation's 718 years of confederation by giving the UAE a gift symbolic of the Swiss lifestyle. "To celebrate our National Day, our embassy, Switzerland Tourism, the Swiss Business Council Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Bus ...
Panel approves poll suspension in the South.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Manila: The House of Representatives approved the postponement of local elections in the autonomous region for Filipino Muslims in the southern Philippines. Seventeen congressmen voted for the postponement of the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) from August 11 this ...
Paralysed Filipina unwanted and alone in hospital.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: A paralysed 29-year-old Filipina has been stranded at Rashid Hospital for seven months, unable to go home because no one in the Philippines is willing to take her case. Baikan Mousa, who worked as cleaner in the UAE on a visit visa, was hit by a car while she was trying ...
Court-martial upholds trial against 2006 coup accused.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Manila: A general court-martial decided to proceed with the trial of 28 soldiers involved in a failed coup against President Gloria Arroyo in 2006, a military spokesman said. The court rejected a petition moved by the officers, including former Marine commandant Renato Miranda ...
Government urges deposed judges to take fresh oath.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Islamabad: The governmentaon Thursday ainvited the judges deposed by President Pervez Musharraf last year to take fresh oath under the constitution and resume their role in the judiciary. Law Minister Farooq H. Naek made the offer while talking to reporters here, as lawyers in ...
Max Way Institute players brave heat for love of game.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dubai: The Max Way Institute for cricket training camp commenced at Sharjah Wanderers Sports Club on on July 1 and will go on until August 30. The aspirant players braving sweltering heat and humid conditions, continued to train and are getting better by the day under the able ...
Poor response to Darfur crisis.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Byline: Instead of discussing the issue, Arab countries supported Sudan in rejecting the ICC charges against Al Bashir. For the past five years, since the beginning of the crisis, the entire Muslim and Arab world remained silent as innocent civilians in Darfur got killed on a ...
Emotion recollected in tranquillity.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Having come all the way to the land of the crocodile, it would have been remiss on our part if we missed seeing these. So, off we went for the Crocodile Jumping Cruise. Boarding a boat, the lower half of which was enclosed by glass, we were soon on the reptile-infested river, ...
Arab intellectuals and the State.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Amid the clamour and blood-letting in the Middle East - carnage in Iraq, fratricidal brawls in the Palestinian territories, Lebanon's unhealed wounds and so much more - another less publicised battle is being waged: that of enlightened Arab intellectuals against the mindless taboos and ...
Intimacy prevalent on Dubai's public beaches.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai: As the Public Prosecution questions witnesses in Dubai's most recent public indecency case, beachgoers seem undeterred by the prospect of arrest. Public acts of intimacy were highlighted this month, after a British couple were arrested on a public beach. The couple have ...
Big rush for entries at dates beauty contest.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Mezirah: Dozens of date farmers in the Western Region will take part in the "dates beauty competition" at the Fourth Liwa Festival on Saturday. The judging committee has received the dates which will be part of the eight categories in the competition. Some of the ...
Achuthanandan drops bombshell over rice crisis.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's remark that the Centre seemed bent on starving Keralites has queered the controversy over the supply of rice to the state. "The Centre would have the people of Kerala starve to death," Achuthanandan quipped while ...
'History hunter' reveals his house of treasures.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Byline: A walk through Yousuf Khoury's house is like a walk through world history. Abu Dhabi: A walk through Yousuf Khoury's house is like a walk through world history. Hundreds of thousands of antique items are scattered throughout his villa. He has spent the latter ...
Obama is spoilt for choice.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Byline: Several factors come into play when deciding on the vice-presidential running mate. In Unity New Hampshire, the presumed candidate for the Democratic party for president, Barack Obama kissed and made up with his former bitter rival, Senator Hillary Clinton. Political ...
Energy sector to focus on sustainable growth.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai: The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec), which is taking place in November, will focus on sustainable growth and technology deployment, the event's organisers said on Friday. A range of other topics such as the role of technology ...
Proposed land rule change worries environmental activist.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Mumbai: A non-governmental organisation has raised concern over the Maharashtra government's proposed amendment to urban development regulations that is expected to strengthen builders' clout in the city. The Awaaz Foundation, which has been fighting mainly noise pollution, has ...
It's curtains for an Indian 'Tom and Jerry show'.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Jaipur: In four districts in India's western Rajasthan state the police know where to go looking for suspects after a theft is reported. It is Mevda, a village where police raids are common. Women here have learnt to live without their husbands for months on end ....
Pakistan embassy to reopen centres for expatriates.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Al Ain: A top Pakistani diplomat said the community centres in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi will soon reopen now that the UAE authorities have given their permission. Both centres were shut down by the UAE authorities about 11 years ago and are still not functioning despite repeated ...
Arts Oasis to showcase creations of 30 multinational artists.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Byline: Thirty artists are displaying their works at Arts Oasis, the DSS 2008 signature event at the Wafi shopping mall. Dubai: Thirty artists are displaying their works at Arts Oasis, the DSS 2008 signature event at the Wafi shopping mall. "The presence of ...
Bahrain mulls conjugal visits for prisoners.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Manama: The government here is considered granting inmates special private visitation privileges with their life partners every three to four months, the parliament was told on Thursday. Parliament's Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee through its member ...
UAE joins IMF initiative on data collection.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai: The UAE has joined 92 other countries in streamlining its economic data under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) General Data Dissemination System (GDDS). The UAE is the fifth Gulf state to join the move, which according to an IMF statement, marks "a major step ...
US soldier charged with raping Filipina.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Manila: An American soldier accused of raping a Filipina in Okinawa, Japan has been charged and will be tried by a US military court, Manila's foreign affairs department announced in a statement on Friday. "On July 28, the United States Army charged Specialist Ronald Edward ...
Is it sunrise or sunset in the perennial quest for Gulf economic reform?
Aug 02, 2008 ... Pretty soon, if not already, the Gulf economy will tip the $1-trillion mark. Of course, it grows apace. Very high energy prices, very low interest rates, and a progressively ambitious mentality have seen to that. News on the economy has tended to focus on the scale of growth, ...
Tapping into message in the bottle.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Byline: Dubai Municipality keeps a close watch on products to ensure quality of drinking water. Dubai: Two bottled water companies have been shut down for selling bad quality water, the Dubai Municipality said. The municipal laboratory also rejected 40 samples of the ...
Facing economic meanings of VAT.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Value-added tax, commonly referred to as VAT, has been around since 1954 when it was first implemented in France and gradually spread to other countries of the world. It is now a key component of the tax system in more than 120 countries, covering about 70 per cent of world's population ....
Foreign observers arrive to monitor Mindanao polls.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Manila: Twenty-two foreign poll observers arrived in Manilaaon Friday ,a10 days ahead of the local elections in the autonomous region for Filipino-Muslims in the southern Philippines, a senior official said. The observers came from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, ...
Graffiti in Egypt reflects social woes.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Byline: Public walls are increasingly covered with phrases expressing pent-up feelings. Cairo: "Boycott US and British goods"; "Islam is the solution"; "No jobs, but there is frustration and favouritism". These and similar phrases are painted on walls of many public buildings ...
Moving out without worrying much.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Question: I finished a short-term contract in the UAE last year and returned to England. However given the current mortgage crisis and other economic factors I have decided to accept a permanent job in the UAE and will be relocating with the family in October. Since this is the first time ...
Motorists concerned about gas station attendants working during summer heat.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi/Dubai: A splash of cold water on the face every now and then is the only way to beat the scorching summer heat for gas station attendants who work eight hours a day without a midday break. Some motorists have raised concerns about their plight and asked the authorities ...
UAE youngsters put up brave fight in England.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Durham, England: The highlight of the Young Talents Cricket Academy's UK tour, say organisers, was the semifinal clash between the Ashwick Bulls from Durham and UAE's YTCA Under 13 side for the Syndicate International Cup. Although the Bulls claimed victory and meet Durham in ...
Israel lobby calls the shots in US.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Byline: Presidential candidates will go to extremes, often pathetic extremes, to woo the American Jewish community. A funny thing happened to Barack Obama on the way to Palestine recently - he chose to forget that there were Palestinians there who had lived and suffered ...
The crisis of change in South Asia.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Byline: What comes in the way of South Asian cooperation is too much emphasis on nationalism. In two different countries, at two different places, different peoples have met to discuss their age-old problems and find a collective solution. One was the People's Saarc at Colombo, ...
Check your loan status before selling vehicle.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai: If you are planning to sell your car in the UAE, be aware that if you have taken out an auto loan with a bank, the car technically belongs to the bank. As the registration transfer to a new driver needs to be undertaken with no outstanding finance (after the loan is ...
Broad-based curriculum 'better for students'.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Abu Dhabi: Teachers and parents feel that children who study the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme are more mature, responsible and knowledgeable compared to students who follow the A-level programme. There is an ongoing debate on this both in the UAE and the ...
Quarry industry 'crushing animals' natural habitat'.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai: The quarrying and cement industries that will provide up to 23 million tonnes of cement per year within the next few years are destroying the natural habitat of wildlife in the northern emirates, said an environmentalist. Construction in parts of the UAE has been hugely ...
The wall the Illinois senator overlooked.
Aug 02, 2008 ... In less than 100 days a new American president will be elected, and most likely it will be Barack Obama, the first African-American to attain that position provided he maintains his current solid lead in the opinion polls. The gifted and articulate senator has won the hearts of many in the ...
Adnec and Starwood sign hotel deal.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai: Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) have signed a deal to develop a new Element brand hotel in Abu Dhabi. The new Element hotel is scheduled to open in 2011 at the Capital Centre development in Abu Dhabi. The Element ...
UAE defeat Nepal to book a place in final.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Byline: UAE has reached the final of the Asian Cricket Council Trophy, beating Nepal in the semifinal on Friday. Kuala Lumpur: UAE has reached the final of the Asian Cricket Council Trophy, beating Nepal in the semifinal on Friday. Nepal were restricted to 166 in 47.3 ...
US firm to launch mobile TV gadgets.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Dubai: US-based cinematic eyewear manufacturer iMovee said it will introduce its gadgets in the Middle East this year as the region is witnessing growing popularity of mobile television. The company plans to launch three models in the UAE in October, followed by other markets. ...
Fixed price vs book building method.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Byline: Companies choose to raise funds through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for a number of reasons. Companies choose to raise funds through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for a number of reasons. For example, they allow companies to tap into a wide pool of liquidity that ...