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South Korea expects more provocations from Pyongyang mid-October

Seoul - Muslimchronicle

South Korea expects North Korea to engage in more provocative action next month to coincide with the anniversary of the founding of its communist party and China’s all-important Communist Party Congress. In a meeting with President Moon Jae-in on Thursday, national security adviser Chung Eui-yong said he expected Pyongyang to act around October 10 and 18, but gave no details.Read more

Bulalayao, Rio champions in OFBC 5th Year Anniversary Tournament

Jeddah - Muslimchronicle

Rico Bulalayao and Carol Rio both went all the way to claim the men’s and ladies’ titles in the Overseas Filipino Bowlers Club (OFBC) 5th Year Anniversary Tournament last Friday at the Iceland Bowling Center here. Bulalayao and Rio led the top five into the championship in their divisions after the five games eliminations, and never looked back to beRead more

HH the Deputy Emir Sends Congratulations to President of Bangladesh

Doha - Arab Today

HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Sunday a cable of congratulations to President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Mohammed Abdul Hamid on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day. Source: QNARead more

HH the Emir Sends Congratulations to President of Bangladesh

Doha - Arab Today

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Sunday a cable of congratulations to President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Mohammed Abdul Hamid on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day. Source: QNARead more

Canadians in UAE prepare for celebrations throughout 2017

Dubai - Gulfnews

A century-and-a-half in the making, Canada 150 anniversary celebrations this year are an invitation to all Canadians around the world to reflect on their homeland as an international beacon of freedom, diversity and plurality at a time of increasing populism around the globe. Many of Canada’s estimated 40,000 expatriates living and working in the UAE are taking part in eventsRead more

11th December declared holiday for UAE financial markets

Abu dhabi - WAM

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has declared Sunday, 11th December, 2016, an official holiday for all UAE financial markets, except the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Prophet Mohammad. Financial markets will resume work on Monday,12th December, the SCA said. The SCA made the announcement as per Circular No. 40 of 2016, issuedRead more

Sunday confirmed as holiday to mark the Prophet’s birthday anniversary

Abu dhabi - WAM

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared Sunday, December 11th 2016, an official paid holiday for private sector employees to celebrate the Birthday anniversary of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, made the announcement as per the implementation of the provisions of Article 74 of Federal Law No.08 of 1980 concerning labour relationsRead more

National Day anniversary a memorable and genuine celebration

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

The National Day anniversary has become a real historic event rooted in the heart and memory of the people of the UAE, thanks to the wise leadership for sailing the ship throughout the years, in peace, welfare and security, H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, GWU, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, FDF, andRead more

Okinawa marks 71st anniversary of World War II battle amid heightened tensions over US base

Tokyo - Arab Today

Okinawa marked on Thursday the 71st anniversary of the end of a fierce World War II ground battle in 1945 that claimed the lives of more than 200,000 people, amid heightened tensions over the existence of U.S. military bases in the island prefecture. A memorial ceremony was held around noon Thursday at the Peace Memorial Park in the Mabuni districtRead more