As a special present on the occasion of his 46th Birthday, the president of the Republic (of Gambia), His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh has directed that the tractors recently presented to the governors for use in their various regions be handed over to the women groups in […]
The regular misconception is that Islamic clothes for women are based on ‘old-fashioned’ principles. The truth is that Islamic outfits, whilst being necessarily ‘modest, ‘ does not need to sacrifice elegance, dignity and trend. While common approaches to such clothing may have actually added to this perception, there are a […]
The rightwing Swiss People’s Party says it will launch an anti-immigration campaign this election year. Party leaders on Monday said they wanted to re-introduce a quota system even though it would go against the Swiss-European Union free movement of people agreement. According to the proposal, it will be up to […]
By MD RASOOLDEEN | ARAB NEWS RIYADH: The Kingdom instructed all its overseas missions Monday to follow a set of health guidelines in issuing Haj visas for pilgrims. Over two million pilgrims travel to Saudi Arabia each year on Haj visas issued by Saudi embassies and consulates abroad. “The Ministry […]
By ARAB NEWS JEDDAH: The internationally renowned “1001 Inventions” exhibition, which is touring the world in partnership with ALJ Community Initiatives (ALJCI), was crowned Best Touring Exhibition of the year at the annual Museums and Heritage Excellence Awards in London on May 11. The project won the title in a group […]
The situation in the Middle East and in the African countries is worsening day by day. Since, the problems are increasing and people are dramatically being affected, it is but natural to have grave concerns about it. Although at present the entire world feels deep pain and there is an […]
By KHALAF AL-HARBI | OKAZ Manal Al-Sharif has been arrested again in the Eastern Province. The charge against her is driving her car. The arrest was easy for police, as she announced her intention in advance as part of the campaign “I will drive my car myself.” The difficult part […]
AMMAN (JT) ––– Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, HRH Prince Feisal on Monday received the body of First Lieutenant Majed Abu Qdeiri at Marka Military Airport. A member of the Jordanian peace contingent in Afghanistan, Abu Qdeiri was killed on Sunday […]
By Mohammad Ben Hussein AMMAN – Human rights activists representing several NGOs gathered near the Syrian embassy in Amman on Monday calling for an end to the bloodshed in the neighbouring country. The three dozen odd protesters, from the Islamic Action Front (IAF) human rights committee, the Arab Organisation for Human Rights […]