Thursday May 23, 2013
Newsletter:
  • Government

    Emirati lawyers seek total emiratisation of profession

    over a year ago

    Abu Dhabi: Emirati lawyers have urged the government to stop expatriate lawyers from litigating in the lower courts. They said the grace period given to them which expires on March 29 must not be extended. They believe that new Emirati lawyers must be given the chance to integrate into the legal... Full story

  • ‘Girlfriend should be executed’
    Government

    ‘Girlfriend should be executed’

    over a year ago

    Prosecutors have demanded the death sentence for a woman they claim killed her lover after he brought a legal case against her for a bounced cheque. Dubai Public Prosecution have referred the 30-year-old Pakistani woman to the courts charged with murder. Official records state that the woman... Full story

  • Government

    53 children of Emirati women get citizenship

    over a year ago

    Abu Dhabi: Some 53 new citizens swore allegiance to the UAE and its leadership and promised to do their best to help the country on its path of development and progress. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, conferred on Monday the Emirati... Full story

  • Government

    New rules in Sharjah to address safety in high rises

    over a year ago

    Sharjah: The municipality announced on Monday a new set of safety rules in high rise residential buildings that will be implemented within the next three months. "The new rules were made in order to put a stop to children falling out from balconies and windows. The specifications will be put into... Full story

  • Government

    290 infiltrators detained

    over a year ago

    6 March 2012 MUSCAT - The Coast Guard has detained 290 infiltrators of different nationalities in Omani territorial waters. They were arrested as they tried to illegally enter the country, a spokesman for the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said.     Meanwhile, 169 intruders, detained... Full story

  • Government

    New panel set up to monitor ministries

    over a year ago

    6 March 2012 MUSCAT - Oman has set up a new body to review performance of government agencies.     The high-tech call centre, established on orders from His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, will be attached to the secretariat-general of the Council of Ministers, an official... Full story

  • Government

    Oman is ranked 16th on UN eParticipation index

    over a year ago

    6 March 2012 MUSCAT - Oman’s progress in the use of information communication technology has received global recognition with the United Nations biannual eGovernment Survey 2012 ranking the sultanate 16th in the world on the United Nations eParticipation Index.     The index... Full story

  • Government

    Fujairah Ruler arrives in Doha

    over a year ago

    DOHA - His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah arrived in Doha today to lead UAE’s delegation during the ITU Connect Arab Summit which will start here tomorrow.     Shaikh Hamad was received by Qatari Minister of Social... Full story

  • Government

    Egyptians told to register 
for presidential elections

    over a year ago

    6 March 2012 DUBAI - Egyptian expatriates in the UAE can now register their names in their country’s electoral college to participate in the first post-Mubarak presidency elections.     The registration period started on Monday. Eligible voters can register their names on the... Full story

  • Government

    Smuggling of sharp weapons drops

    over a year ago

    6 March 2012 DUBAI - Dubai Customs has seen a significant drop in the number of sharp weapons seized at the three terminals of Dubai International Airport in 2011.     According to a senior official, 233 sharp-edged tools were detected at this critical entry point in 2011 as... Full story

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