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UAE announces Eid holidays
Aug 21, 2011
The UAE government has announced Eid ul Fitr holidays Aug 28 to Sep 3 for the employees of its different ministries and institutions.... Read More
Osama vengeance: Al Qaeda vows 100 attacks in Iraq
Aug 21, 2011
An Al Qaeda-linked group has vowed to launch 100 attacks in Iraq to avenge the death of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden, a media report said.... Read More
$8.9 mn raised for famine victims in Horn of Africa
Aug 19, 2011
A nationwide telethon being organised in the United Arab of Emirates to raise funds for victims of famine and drought in the Horn of Africa, raised about 33 million dirhams ($8.9 million) on its secon... Read More
Independence Day celebrated in Kuwait
Aug 15, 2011
Thousands of Indian nationals celebrated the 65th Independence Day here Monday.... Read More
Kuwait teachers told to use Twitter, Facebook
Aug 15, 2011
Teachers in Kuwait schools are being encouraged by the government to use latest technology, including social networking websites like Twitter and Facebook, to communicate better with students.... Read More
UAE, Russia discuss N-fuel supplies: Report
Aug 13, 2011
The UAE is in talks with Russia over supplies of nuclear fuel for its first nuclear power plant to be launched in 2017, a media report said Saturday.... Read More
Skincare products okay to use during Ramadan
Aug 13, 2011
All kinds of skin creams and lotions used externally do not amount to a violation of the fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, according to a religious edict issued in Dubai.... Read More
UAE holds religious lectures on Ramadan
Aug 12, 2011
The health ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has organised religious lectures for employees in Abu Dhabi to increase awareness on the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.... Read More
Saudi Arabia recalls its ambassador from Syria
Aug 08, 2011
Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador from Syria for consultations amid ongoing violent clashes between the Syrian government and protesters, Saudi Arabian media reported Monday.... Read More
UAE breeds world's first Arabian cobra in captivity
Aug 07, 2011
The UAE emirate of Sharjah has bred the world's first Arabian cobra in captivity, it was announced Sunday.... Read More