Gulf News (United Arab Emirates) back issues from January 2009:
Flight services at Abu Dhabi airport could be disrupted on Thursday night and Friday morning due to foggy weather.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Byline: Fog continued to envelop most parts of the country on Thursday morning, especially northern and western coastal areas. Abu Dhabi: Flight services at Abu Dhabi airport could be disrupted on Thursday night and Friday morning due to foggy weather, said Tom Clarke, Etihad ...
Shakira shimmies in Abu Dhabi.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi: Her fans screamed as the lights went down and an enthusiastic Shakira appeared against a rainbow backdrop ready to bring in 2009. A slightly somber atmosphere seemed to hang over the venue as revellers acknowledged neighbouring emirate, Dubai's decision to "cancel" ...
The route to recovery will not be easy.
Jan 01, 2009 ... As we step into 2009 today, we hope it will be a good year. This year the world is exceptionally concerned because of the global financial crisis and its repercussions in terms of rising unemployment, loss of savings and the uncertainty suffered by millions of people everywhere ....
Say cheese.
Jan 01, 2009 ... In the second article on the series on organic farmers, Alex Westcott talks to him about his journey. Twenty years ago, Herco Hekking was a cattle trader. Then in 1996, the family company converted to goat milk farming and began supplying milk to the local dairy. But when the dairy went ...
Catchlines with painful punch.
Jan 02, 2009 ... Byline: The American forces' advertisements in Iraq are often at odds with local culture. The temperature was soaring in Baghdad as a trail of flyers descended from an overhead American aeroplane. Ahmad, a physician working in one of Al Sadr city's hospitals, recalls murmuring ...
Visionary who founded a modern city.
Jan 02, 2009 ... Byline: Shaikh Rashid made great efforts to achieve comprehensive development. Umm Al Quwain: Shaikh Rashid Bin Ahmad Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, was born in 1932. He descends from the Al Ali tribe, knows as the nobility of Rabeea Tribe. ...
'Croaking Crows' keep Gazans awake.
Jan 02, 2009 ... Gaza: The sounds of the Israeli warplanes referred to by residents as the "croaking crows" keep frightful families awake every night. Those who suffer the most from these "night croaking crows" are people who live on the top levels of apartment blocks near governmental ...
Families agonise over Gaza attacks.
Jan 02, 2009 ... Dubai: With sadness and pain on his face, 19-year-old Wael Jamal Hussain, a Sharjah-based Palestinian was silently praying, during one of the silent gathering held in solidarity with the people of Gaza in Jumeirah Beach Residence, to reunite with his brother who is trapped in Gaza because ...
Confusion over rent cap expiry.
Jan 02, 2009 ... Dubai: Tenants in Dubai are concerned that this year's rent cap has not yet been announced, despite the current one due to expire as we enter 2009. Tenants are also worried that the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera) will announce the new cap once rents have already been paid ...
Interpreter's eye view of a nation's birth and growth.
Jan 02, 2009 ... The UAE is widely recognised today as a successful modern state that, starting from scratch just four decades ago, has managed to establish the foundations of a prosperous and advanced society. Its spectacular achievements have allowed the country to assume a position of ...
Israel's insane and barbaric war.
Jan 02, 2009 ... Israel's war in Gaza is an act of political insanity. It is the product of a deeply disturbed society, able neither to curb its military arrogance nor calm its profound paranoia. The consequences are likely to be painful for Israel's long-term prospects. By radicalising the ...
Newborn babies ring out 2008 and bring in joys of the New Year.
Jan 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi/Dubai: The capital city's New Year baby, an Emirati girl, was born at 00:55 am and the last baby born in 2008 was also an Emirati girl, delivered at 23:20 pm. The first baby remains un-named and weighs 3.25 kilogrammes, which according to the Supervisor in charge, Jill ...
Israel intensifies assault on Gaza.
Jan 02, 2009 ... Byline: Israel kills senior Hamas leader as the number of Palestinian dead crossed 400. Dubai: Israel continued with its intense attacks on the Gaza Strip as the number of Palestinian dead crossed 400. A senior Hamas leader was also killed. Nizar Rayan, ...
Al Dhafra camel festival ends on a shrill note.
Jan 02, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi: After ten exciting days of camel auctions and beauty competition, the Al Dhafra Camel Festival ended yesterday on a high note, in the Western Region. Winners in the 44 camel beauty contest labs were honoured and given their top prizes that included Range Rover car for ...
Ladies of the house.
Jan 02, 2009 ... Byline: Britain has made giant strides in respect of female representation in government The face of British politics changed in 1997: not just because of the Labour Party's landslide victory -- but literally, too. A total of 101 female members (that is almost one in four) were ...
Violin virtuosos.
Jan 03, 2009 ... To be Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra's most talented musician, Lea Melki, 16, has had to put in years of effort. Notes learns more about the young violin player and the man, Riad Kudsi -- the orchestra conductor and her teacher -- who helped get her there. A life of music Melki, a ...
Dreaming big.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Emirati national Amerah Abdullah Al Dahmani hopes to clinch the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship that she has been nominated for this year. Amelia Naidoo chats with the Dubai Women's College graduate. Why did you decide to compete for the Fulbright scholarship? It was always my dream to ...
Creating leaders.
Jan 03, 2009 ... With the aim of cultivating Arab women leaders, the Dubai Women's Establishment (DWE) last week announced the first Arab Women's Leadership Forum 2009. The conference will take place in Dubai from January 13 to 14. Forum officials The event will be held under the patronage of His Highness ...
Calling young publishers.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Byline: The British Council has announced the International Young Publishing Entrepreneur of the Year award for the UAE. The British Council has launched the International Young Publishing Entrepreneur of the Year (IYPE) 2009 award to recognise and reward the entrepreneurial ...
Training for work.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Byline: Zayed University announces eight new industry-relevant graduate programmes set to begin in February. Zayed University (ZU) has taken its graduate programmes to an international level with the launch of eight new graduate programmes in collaboration with international ...
English teaching classes.
Jan 03, 2009 ... American University of Sharjah (AUS) will soon conduct English teaching classes at Dhaid Cultural and Sports Club (DCSC) in Dhaid city. Senior officials of AUS and DCSC signed Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony held at the AUS last week. The MOU was signed by Dr John Mosbo Vice ...
Arab incubators network.
Jan 03, 2009 ... The Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai-based Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) to set up a business incubation centre at the Dubai Women's College to support aspiring student entrepreneurs. The MoU ...
Hospital, pharmacy internships.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Students of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in the Ajman University of Science and Technology have completed their internship during the first semester of the 2008-2009 academic year. The internship took place at a number of hospitals and pharmacies in Dubai including the ...
Dubai marathon.
Jan 03, 2009 ... The Ministry of Education and the UAE Athletics Federation have partnered with Standard Chartered in the run up to the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2009. The move comes as both the Ministry of Education and the UAE Athletics Federation are increasing their drive to create a healthier ...
A cut to give a lift to self esteem.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Byline: More and more people are opting for plastic surgery to feel good, says surgeon. Dubai: Shams. K, a 30-year-old Emirati housewife, underwent two liposuction operations because she had gained weight after two deliveries. "Daily exercise did not help," she says ....
Health cover is mandatory.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi: Expatriates new to the country must provide evidence of a health insurance registration before applying for a work or visit visa. The usual scenario however, includes an employer providing his employees and their dependents (spouse and children under 18) with a valid ...
Swimming fundraisers.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Byline: Dubai Women's College faculty members swim the Medecins Sans Frontieres to raise funds. Three faculty members from Dubai Women's College (DWC) participated in the Medecins Sans Frontieres' (MSF) 1,000 metre Sirius Burj Al Arab Swim recently. Held for the first time in ...
Expats discuss the plight of parents back home.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi: Old-age homes in India are not a stigma among the senior citizens anymore, said a man who joined his daughter in Abu Dhabi recently. "I know several old couples in the Indian city of Mumbai who moved to old age homes, against the wishes of their children," said M.K ....
From us to you: There is always a reason to be optimistic.
Jan 03, 2009 ... The year has come to an endC*not a very nice one. With all the ravaging humanitarian crises happening in Gaza Strip and the financial crisis affecting almost everyone in the world; we can say it was a very eventful year. It is kind of horrifying to see that violence and misuse of power are ...
Settlement angers sacked workers.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Dubai: Employees of a major private real estate developer who were laid off last month due to the financial crisis claim that the final settlement given by the company is not in accordance with the labour law. According to the former employees of Damac Properties, the ...
The sound of music.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Ask any child what she wants to become when she grows up and the answer will most likely be a pop star or rock star. However, only a tiny proportion of us ever get to realise our childhood dream of being internationally recognised entertainers; but this doesn't mean young adults should ...
'We are paying a huge price for US friendship'.
Jan 03, 2009 ... Byline: Former ISI chief Hamid Gul reveals all in exclusive interview. Islamabad: The former chief of Pakistan's top spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General (retired) Hamid Gul, believes that the Mumbai attacks are part of a greater conspiracy to ...
Profit hunt could neutralise growth stimulus.(Financial report)
Jan 04, 2009 ... Byline: Central Bank cut short-term interest rate after slew of data showed the economy was under tremendous strain. Mumbai: Coordinated action by India to bolster a faltering economy should power Dalal Street this week, but there will be resistance as investors prepare for ...
Dollar could strengthen against euro and yen.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Byline: The US dollar faced downward pressure over most of last week, falling against the euro, yen and Swiss franc. Dubai: The US dollar faced downward pressure over most of last week, falling against the euro, yen and Swiss franc. However, it ended Friday's trading session ...
Market looks toward better times ahead.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi: Market sentiment is a peculiar thing: At one time markets shrug off any good news and sell on even a whisper of bullish news. Or they ignore even serious bad news while bidding crude higher on even restated old bullish news. Last week's strong gains across the board ...
Health centre helps prevent child marriages - official.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Riyadh: Jeddah's centre for pre-marriage medical tests has been instrumental in preventing marriages involving minor girls, says its director. Dr Hana Hersani, director of the centre, said: "These girls include two sisters, one is five-year old and another aged 11. The centre's ...
New year investment strategies.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Byline: Things look rather grim as regional fund managers brace themselves for the New Year. Things look rather grim as regional fund managers brace themselves for the New Year. All the technical charts and conventional wisdom have gone out the window as the regional stock ...
Winter sets in as temperature dips.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Byline: Open areas in the country will see dusty weather today, according to weathermen. Abu Dhabi: Open areas in the country will see dusty weather today, according to weathermen. North-westerly winds will continue over most of the areas, causing dust or sand to ...
Dubai would be ideal location for Gulf central bank.
Jan 04, 2009 ... The 29th summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held in the Omani capital of Muscat dealt responsibly with common projects aimed at integrating economies of the six-nation group. More specifically, summit participants opted to move forward on the ambitious monetary union project. ...
Stench gags International City residents.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Dubai: Residents living in International City's England cluster say the issue of the sewage flood is yet to be fully sorted. For the last nine months, at least, the development's on-site Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) has been overflowing, due to capacity issues. This ...
Iris scan glitch leaves hundreds stranded.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Sharjah: The iris scan system was restored at Sharjah International Airport on Friday after being out of action for 11 hours, Gulf News has learnt. This came as a huge relief to the hundreds of stranded passengers at the airport's arrival lounge. Scores of passengers ...
3G netbooks 'to eat into smart phone segment'.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Dubai: Toshiba Gulf expects the new 3G netbook - also known as a secondary notebook - which comes out in the first quarter of this year to take over a significant portion of the smart phone market segment. "Lots of enhancements are taking place in this [netbook] segment, within ...
Omani reserves will cover deficits.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Muscat: Ahmad Bin Abdul Nabi Macki, minister of National Economy and Supervisor of the ministry of Finance, yesterday said that any deficit caused by oil prices dropping below $45 a barrel would be covered by emergency reserve funds as well as restructuring the project plans. ...
Political stability in Pakistan will ease its economic woes.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Islamabad: The subdued atmosphere surrounding Pakistan's stock market outlook has failed to go away despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stepping into the equation. The IMF's decision to bailout Pakistan's economy has lifted the country's liquid foreign currency ...
The 2009 mantra - staying in the game.
Jan 04, 2009 ... 2009 is all about separating what's real from what's fictitious. Some background first: people who live in caves tend to live like cavemen, according to the intriguing historian John O' Farrell. O'Farrell wrote about "impartial history" with much tongue-in-cheek - for example, ...
New Year's resolutions 'are way to a better life'.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ Fujairah: It's that time of year again when everyone is talking about their New Year's resolutions, but do they actually stick to them? Resolutions are generally made with the intention of getting rid of your bad habits and making a general improvement in your ...
A chilling tale of being caged.
Jan 04, 2009 ... The Israeli military leadership has targeted civilian homes in each neighbourhood of Gaza warning its residents that buildings will be shelled. One man from the Al Shata refugee camp received a phone call from an Israeli soldier urging him to leave the area because his home ...
Communists slam officials over Sison rumours.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Manila: Leaders of the communist insurgency on Saturday slammed government security officials for allegedly spreading "disinformation" about the supposed ouster of party founder Jose Maria Sison from the 40-year-old movement. In a statement posted on its website, ...
Israel's act of terrorism.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Byline: No words can fully describe the mindless destruction of Gaza. In an age when everyone upholds the principles of democracy and human rights, the Israeli killing machine has slaughtered both these ideals with its murderous war on Gaza. As morgues fill up with ...
Anti-West feelings are likely to increase.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Action breeds certain reaction. That is indeed the best way to describe what must follow the relentless Israeli air strikes targeting innocent Palestinians in the Gaza strip, during the past week. This latest round of unjustified bloodshed has given more of an impetus to the ...
RTA executives to come face-to-face with public in new campaign.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Byline: 'We are all at the Front End' drive involves authority's top officials dealing with customers. Dubai: The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new initiative under the theme "We are all at the Front End", as part of its efforts to improve customer ...
Police notch up success in traffic drive.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Dubai: Police's traffic department's campaigns have added to their success during the past few weeks, contributing to a reduction in accidents caused by speeding and reckless driving, a senior police official said. Major Omar Mousa Ashour, acting director of the Activities ...
Use oil as weapon to help end Gaza bombing, Bahraini MPs urge.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Manama: Bahrain's MPs have called upon the Arab states to use the oil weapon and their investments in the West as bargaining chips to help end the Israeli bombing campaigns on Gaza. The MPs also piled up pressure on the government by asking it to freeze its bold initiative for ...
Hundreds make donations after Gaza fundraising call.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Riyadh: In response to a fundraising call from King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, hundreds of people rushed with donations of whatever they had to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians, who are facing brutal Israeli aggression and a crippling blockade in the Gaza Strip. ...
Heavy rains trigger flashfloods in Mindanao.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Manila: Flashfloods inundated northern areas of Mindanao island including the cities of Cagayan de Oro Iligan and Gingoog, reports reaching Manila said. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, flashfloods brought about by heavy rains over the past several days isolated several ...
The vows we could make.
Jan 04, 2009 ... It seems that relationships have gone to another level, with celebrities busy reaffirming their commitment within just a few years of making it, renewing vows and in general making all of us who live humdrum everyday lives feel that we're missing out on the romance of the hour. ...
Failed bankers used to break tables - or banks.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Byline: The word bankruptcy is formed from the ancient Latin bancus (a bench or table), and ruptus (broken). The word bankruptcy is formed from the ancient Latin bancus (a bench or table), and ruptus (broken). A "bank" originally referred to a bench, which the first bankers had ...
Oman budget in red as oil falls.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Muscat: Oman yesterday insisted that the country will not hold back any of its development projects as it presented the 2009 budget with the deficit of 810 million Omani riyals. "There is no change in plan, all projects in the Five Year Plan and additional projects also are on ....
Thousands say farewell to departed leader.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Byline: Government officials, uniformed military men, police officers and residents stand together for prayers. Umm Al Quwain: Thousands of residents, Emiratis and Gulf officials gathered at Al Ras Mosque in Umm Al Quwain yesterday to pay their final respects to and offer ...
Government acts on power outages.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Islamabad: Economic woes and public demonstrations against power and gas outages in many cities across the country have suddenly engulfed Pakistan's political landscape as military tensions with neighbouring India eased. Pakistan's central government has come under increased ...
Myriad issues swirl around Lahore's kite-flying ban.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Byline: Public safety, economy, human rights and religion have made their presence felt in the festival. Lahore: This year, the clear blue skies of Lahore's crisp winter, ideal for kite flying, have remained largely vacant. A few forlorn kites, tempted out by the ...
Middle East and Asia to take lion's share in biometrics market.
Jan 04, 2009 ... Dubai: In the next few years, the Middle East and Asia will account for the largest share in the biometrics market, which is expected to reach more than Dh27 billion globally by 2012. According to Epoc Messe Frankfurt, the global market for biometric products and services is ...
Desert Classic makes headlines with Gulf News.
Jan 05, 2009 ... Dubai: A strong supporter of several sports events in the region, Gulf News has once again stepped in to support the Dubai Desert Classic, one of the premier tournaments on the European Tour to be held at the Emirates Golf Club from January 26 to February 1. The $2.5 million ...
UAE banks top realty exposure.
Jan 05, 2009 ... Dubai: The UAE's banks have the highest exposure to the real estate sector among its regional peers and it has cast doubts on the asset quality of many banks, according to analysts. While banks in Kuwait and the UAE have the highest exposure to the real estate sector, Saudi ...
Etihad carries more than 6m passengers to 5o destinations in 2oo8.
Jan 05, 2009 ... Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways flew more than six million passengers in 2008, a 34 per cent jump on 2007, the company said in a statement. "The growth during 2008, Etihad's fifth year of operations, saw passenger numbers total 6,021,931 and the average seat factor rise from 68 per ...