Thursday June 20, 2013
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  • 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

  • Government

    53 housemaids held in Sharjah over weekend

    over a year ago

    SHARJAH - The Sharjah Police arrested 53 housemaids of Asian and African nationalities from their accommodation units in various parts of the emirate over the weekend.     The police said since the beginning of February, the police have managed to arrest 263 Asian and African maids for ... Full story

  • Government

    53 housemaids held in Sharjah over weekend

    over a year ago

    SHARJAH - The Sharjah Police arrested 53 housemaids of Asian and African nationalities from their accommodation units in various parts of the emirate over the weekend.     The police said since the beginning of February, the police have managed to arrest 263 Asian and African maids for ... Full story

  • Government

    President, VP greet Akihito

    over a year ago

    6 March 2012 ABU DHABI - The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a congratulatory cable to His Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan on the successful surgery he underwent recently.     His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President... Full story

  • Government

    Fujairah Ruler arrives in Doha

    over a year ago

     His Highness Sheikh 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.Sheikh Hamad was received by Qatari Minister of Social Affairs Nasser Al Humaidi, UAE ... Full story

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