Bombay Police Arrest Two Omanis for Cheating Sixteen year old Hybdrabadi Girl
BOMBAY - A Mumbai Special Police Squad have arrested two old Omanis who were trying to traffic a minor Hydrabadi girl to Oman. Seventy five year old Al Ahmed Anwar Said and seventy years old Nasir Hameed Hamd Al Maswati were arrested from the Bombay Airport just one hour before their flight departure with the sixteen years old Azeema Begum to Muscat. One month back, a Seventy year old Methar from Oman came to Hydrabad and married Azeeya Begum by paying Rs.50,000 to her parents. He left for Oman after enjoying one month of honeymoon.
On September 14th two old Omanis came and introduced themselves as the relative of Methar, the disappeared husband. The duo convinced the young girl that they will take her to her husband who lives in Oman and took her to a lodge in Bombay. However, the old men started misbehaving with her in the lodge itself and the girl called up her friend with the help of a hotel boy. Police arrested the culprits and it was detected from their travel documents that her age is recorded 35 in the Waqf Board documents and 45 in her passport. It is alleged that the girl was raped by the Omani. The girl, is one of the six daughters of a Hydrabad fruit vendor. The Omanis apparently raped and beaten up the girl, she told media. Her Omani husband lived with her for a short time and returned to Muscat, with a promise to take her there.
The State Waqf Board has made it mandatory to get police clearance for such contract maarriages. There was a similar case in Mumbai - a Muslim girl was raped after marriage by a foreigner. Contract marriage is an organised racket between old foreigners and young Hydrabadi girls. It is said that with the approval of the Wakf board, divorce papers are signed at the time of marriage itself. Quazis who perform such marriages have thier own agents to lure foreign bridegrooms.
This indicates that the time old Arabic Kalyanam is still prevalent in India. -Courtesy Desbhabhimani Read the Full Story in Malayalam
khazi-Arab bridegrooms nexus. Investigation by Deccan Chronicle revealed that around 3,000 Hyderabadi Muslim girls are virtually sold off by poor parents to rich old Saudis every year.About 90 per cent of them are said to be working as maids and comfort women and only a few of them are honoured as wives and partners in life.
According to Muslim social workers, many girls have written their tales of woes to their parents back home in Hyderabad. “I am just a servant, no longer the wife of the rich sheikh,” wrote Shakeela to her parents.A letter from another girl revealed the murkier side of the Arab marriages.“Dear mom, you are now the proud mother-in-law of five sons-in-law,” she wrote pointing out the extent to which the sanctity of marriage is corrupted
by the Arab bridegrooms.The Wakf Board as well as a group of greedy khazis are responsible for the
plight of these girls from poor families. In fact, a group of khazis had approached the court forcing the Wakf Board to withdraw its stringent rules on such marriages.Since the marriages are a hush-hush affair, the hadia (fee for performing the marriage) is quite high and the khazis did not want to lose it.Some khazis are said to charge not less than Rs 5,000 for performing the nikah in the marriages. There’s also a network of marriage alliance agents, mostly women, to make the job of prospective Arab grooms easier.The agents arrange the marriages by luring the poor parents with money and costly gifts.Most of the marriages are performed clandestinely, and the real age of the bride is concealed. The age is shown as between 20 and 35 years though the girls are minor.
The khazis then issue the nikahnama based on which the Wakf Board gives the marriage certificates, which are valid in foreign countries.The Board receives around 100 applications seeking marriage certificates every day and 10 per cent of these are Arab-Indian marriages.The Wakf Board seems to be more concerned with the money it receives for
issuing the certificates. It has introduced the ‘tatkal’ scheme by which an applicant will get the certificate the same day by paying Rs 200.The Board, however, does not maintain separate records for Indian and foreign marriages, despite several complaints of Arab-Indian marriage failure.In the aftermath of the Ameena episode in 1992, the Wakf Board imposed
certain restrictions on the marriages of Indian Muslim girls with foreigners, mostly Arabs.But they have been dispensed with making it still easier for other nationals to abuse young Muslim girls in the guise of holy nikah.The board then made it compulsory on the part of prospective grooms to deposit their passports with it, submit no-objection certificate from the consulates of the respective countries, file an affidavit and wait for about
a fortnight for the marriage to be performed.“The restrictions have been withdrawn after a group of khazis approached court,” says khazi Anjum Arifi of the Wakf Board.In certain cases the Arab grooms created fake marriage certificates to take the bride along with them. Recently, one such case was detected by the Mumbai police personnel. The case was duly brought to the notice of the Wakf
Board.Read the Story of Raheena
All that was in her fragile mind a year ago was that her `nikah' with Khalif Yusuf Hussein from Abu Dhabi would help her family come out of the dungeons of poverty.And in her heart of hearts, she hoped her marriage would not abruptly end as it had happened to her legion of unknown companions married off to ``the saviours'' from the foreign lands and now roaming in the streets. But her fears came true. After a month-long honeymoon in Kozhikode, Khalif Yusuf Hussein flew back to his native place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Hindu
Kerala girl sues Arab husband
Publication: The Deccan HeraldDate: May 29, 2001
Kozhikode, May 28 (UNI) - In another case of ''desi- foreign'' nuptial relation in northern Kerala, a girl has moved a local court in Kannur district, against her husband, who is an Arab national, for allegedly harassing and cheating her after marriage.Twentyfour-year-old K K Najma from Champad near Thalassery filed a complaint against Mohammed Isa Hamudi (52), hailing from the Sultanate of Oman, with the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate on Saturday last. The court taking cognizance of the complaint, directed the Panur police to investigate the case and file a report.
In her complaint, Najma listed as other accused one Azis Othayoth (45) and his sister Nazima from Nadapuram in Kozhikode district for reportedly brokering the marriage with the Gulf businessman.Azis had introduced Hamudi to Najma and their marriage was registered on February 14, 1999. He had also taken Rs 25,000 as commission from Najma's family.After the marriage, the couple had stayed with Najma's family and that of Azis' for a month till Hamudi left back for the Gulf promising that he would return with the visa to take her along with him.
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Rehina, a young victim of the Arab marriage syndrome, common in the coastal towns of Kerala.
Aarabi kalyanam', or Arab marriage. Rehina forms part of a legion of women and young girls in Malabar, whom itinerant Arabs wed and disappear soon after, few returning to reclaim their brides.The poor wives, saddled with a kid or two, have the survival options of remarriage to the locals or entering the flesh trade. Surviving curious glances and menacing looks, we wade through winding alleys for a while and come to a plain hut on the Pallikandi beach.
Rehina, 18 and was married a month and half ago to a much-wedded Arab of 70 summers. Yusuf from Dubai stayed with her in the hotel for a month and went home with the promise of bringing money and gold for her. The Arab, who has a wife and grown up children back home, and was married twice here earlier, gave Moideen Rs 10,000 and a gold ring. What made him clinch this deal? Moideen explains: "We cannot marry off our daughters. We have no money. Here, boys demand dowry. The Arabs, on the other hand, pay to use the girls. If they turn out to be generous, the girl's family escapes privation," he says in Malayalam, quoting instances of some 'good' Arabs, who helped the girls' families. Will Yusuf return? Both Moideen and his wife, now peeping through the half-open kitchen door, hope so. "It is her fate," Moideen says philosophically.
Lack of records about the number of girls who undergo such ignominy as well as a complete absence of rehabilitation facilities, make the practice of arabi kalyanam a grave humanitarian problem. Apparently, Arab marriages are not as widespread today as the time when Arab dhows (boats) frequented Calicut for trade in timber and spices.
The 'mutha' (temporary) marriage system still flourishes amongst poor girls. V P Suhara, the first Muslim woman to float a forum to fight polygamy says: "The ambitious middle-class approaches touts to rope in rich Arabs in the hope of getting rich quickly. The absence of compulsory registration of marriage is one of the main reasons for the proliferation of such marriages." The youthful senior qazi, Syed Mohsin Sihabudin Thangal, checks his records and says he solemnised 1186 nikaahs and 28 talaaqs in the past 18 months. How many of them were Arabs? "Very few."
While Rehina and her father may have resigned themselves to their 'fate', not all the abandoned wives remain a voiceless lot. A trail has been blazed recently at Thalassery, 24-year-old K K Najma, married to 52-year-old Mohammed Isa Hamud of Oman in February 2000, has filed a criminal complaint of willful neglect against her husband and two brokers, who, she said in her complaint to the chief judicial magistrate, charged her parents a commission of Rs 25,000 and some gold sovereigns for arranging the rich Arab match.This might just possibly be a sign that the tide is changing and spell hope for the tormented women living along the Malabar coast.
Jordan Commercial Bank Appoints Dr. Jawad Al-Hadeed as New Chief Executive Officer
Amman - September 2004 - Jordan Commercial Bank announced that Dr. Jawad Al-Hadeed was elected as the new Chief Executive Officer and General Manager by the Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2004. Dr. Al-Hadeed brings extensive banking and international business experience to the Jordan Commercial Bank. He held the position of General Manager of the Arab Banking Corporation since its establishment in 1990 up until 2000, prior to that, he held the position of General Manager of the Foreign Finance Unit for the Arab Investment Company in Bahrain from 1989 - 1990. In addition, Dr. A-Hadeed held various prestigious positions in the private and public sector such as Minister of Planning, chairman and member of numerous Boards of Directors for financial and investment entities on a local and regional scale.
Dr. Al-Hadeed's financial and business expertise were exemplified when he was a founding member in a number of banking corporations, and he was also involved in nourishing certain financial establishments back operational health. He began accumulating his broad business and professional credentials when he received his CIB license from the university in London. He has published 15 different books and has lectured on various financial and banking issues on a local and regional scale. More Executives Online
State Government in Secret Pact with Galfar on Kovalam Palace
Thiruvananthapuram - September 18 2004 After making a dramatic announcement that the state government will take over the controversial Kovalam Palace from the Galfar group, the state government is engaged in a secret deal with the hotel promoter to dupe public opinion in the state, alleged Kovalam Protection Council members. Even though the entire deal looks like a big fraud, the state government has not revealed the findings of a so called high level inquiry conducted by the corrupt officials themselves. It may be recalled that these corrupt officials have been deeply involved in the corruption filled deal.Congress party which was highly critical of the Centaur Hotel deal by the former BJP Government and made it an election issue should conduct an impartial inquiry into the entire deal.
According to M.Vijayakumar, senior CPM leader who has been spearheading the protect Kovalam campaign it is mysterious that the state government opted to conduct a so called investigation by the corrupt officials themselves. It is important that all the corrupt officials and politicians linked to the public stealing should be removed and a judicial inquiry is conducted. The dubious role of corrupt BJP leaders, especially those from Kerala, should also be investigated. The state government should declare Kovalam palace as a historical monument and depending on the state government approach, the Kovalam Protection Council will continue the agitation. It is also alleged that the hotel owner is removing some of the precious antiques and historically important items from the palace as entry is restricted to outsiders.
A protest march is planned in front of the palace on 24th September. Meanwhile the hotel owner is confident that the Kovalam palace, the state guest house and other properties will be with the group. Whatever is the political drama going on in Kerala, the Muscat based business group is optimistic that the deal will be through as many politicians have taken their due share!!! Meanwhile the third Pravasi Bharatha day is being celebrated in Mumbai. Will the Indian government takes back the awards granted to two Indians from Muscat who never deserved it!!! Both are engaged in controversies now.. Even though former ambassador K.M.Meena did not recommend the name of Kanaksi Khimji, the BJP Government gave him an award. What happened afterwards is well known. The latest controversy surrounding the Khimjis is a $20 million case in the Dubai courts. Another winner of Pravasi Bharathi Award, Dr.P.Mohammed Ali is now deeply involved in the scandalous Kovaam Palace issue. Thanks to BJP's election fund raising campaign, these awards no longer bear any importance to the public.
Siemens mobile to hold first live GPRS demonstration at Iran Telecom 2004
The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile) will conduct its first live General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) demonstration in Iran at the country's fifth International Telecommunications & Information Technology Trade Fair, which will take place in Tehran from 19-22 September 2004.
Designed to give the 25,000 delegates expected at the show the opportunity to experience the benefits of GPRS first hand, the demonstration will take place on Siemens mobile's 120 square metre stand.
It will be overseen by senior executives from not only Siemens mobile Middle East, but also representatives from Siemens Communications (mobile networks) Germany and Siemens Sherkate Sahami (Khass) in Iran, all of whom will be attending the event to communicate the company's commitment to Iran's evolving telecommunications market.
"The Iranian telecommunications and information technology market is growing rapidly as both public and private sector organisations encourage Iran's population to get connected and enter the information age," said Mr. Soenke Peters, Vice President and Head of Siemens mobile networks, Middle East.
Siemens mobile Networks Middle East Head Quarters, which is strategically located in Dubai allowing close proximity to the regions operators as well as local understanding of the Middle East dynamics, is currently working with a number of operators in the region to upgrade existing 2G and 2.5G networks and install new 3G networks to facilitate the delivery of additional services to subscribers. Additionally, it has facilitated customers' growth with the installation of base stations, which allow them to reach new subscribers in previously remote areas.
"As an acknowledged leader in the world of mobile network services, Siemens mobile has worked extensively with operators across the Middle East region, enabling them to offer numerous voice, multimedia and data services to their customers - wherever they may be. As such, we are delighted to attend the fifth International Telecommunications & Information Technology Trade Fair in Iran and demonstrate not only our solutions but how Siemens mobile can help the country achieve its CIT ambitions," continued Peters.
In addition to demonstrating its GPRS capabilities, Siemens mobile will walk the 25,000 show visitors through its end-to-end product portfolio, which includes GSM, IN (Intelligent Networks), EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) and UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) technologies.
"Siemens mobile's dedication to helping Iran build an effective CIT society is best evidenced by its deal with Iranian Mobile operators. We look forward to supporting Iran in its exciting and aggressive growth strategy," added Peters.
Siemens mobile Networks, Middle East Head Quarters is driven by the core values of the multi-national corporation. At the centre of these values is a constant focus on customer needs and the forging of cooperative partnerships. As such, Siemens mobile strongly believes in the potential growth of its Middle East partners and is an active supporter of their aggressive regional expansion plans.
Siemens mobile operates a philosophy of working side by side with its customers to solve their problems, to facilitate and support their regional growth and increased competitiveness. And it does this on a case by case basis, looking at the individual needs of each operator, and each market to bring them level up with the leading operators in the global GSM community.
The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile) offers the complete range of mobile solutions including mobile devices, infrastructure and applications. Devices include mobile phones, wireless modules, mobile organizers and cordless phones as well as products for wireless home networks. The infrastructure portfolio includes GSM, GPRS and 3G mobile network technologies from base stations and switching systems to intelligent networks, e.g. for prepaid services. Mobile Applications cover end-to-end solutions for Messaging, Location Based Services or Mobile Payment. For fiscal 2002 (September 30), Siemens mobile recorded sales of EUR 11 billion and employed approximately 28,600 people worldwide.
Qtel highlights plans for expansion and improvement of Wireless networks
14-09-2004Qtel highlighted its expansion plans and improvement of their wireless network quality today.
Qtel recently conducted an audit of its wireless telecommunications network. The audit was conducted by the global telecommunications consulting firm, LCC, who have performed technical services for leading telecom providers around the world like Vodafone, Nokia, Orange, etc. In the case of Qtel, the company has investigated issues such as adequacy of coverage, call-setup success rates, the frequency of call dropouts, voice quality, etc. LCC’s independent assessment of Qtel’s wireless network was validated from a customer perceived Quality of Service (QOS).
Qtel CEO Dr. Nasser Marafih said, “At Qtel, we are proud of the advances we have made,” Dr. Marafih said. “With the results of this audit, our customers can now see that an independent, expert third party has verified our progress in wireless networks based on customer perception.
“The audit has also identified areas which need further improvement. In the last few years, we have enhanced our GSM/GPRS network to provide additional capacity, major platform expansions and deployed a range of new services and technologies to excite and delight our customers.“Qtel has spent around QR.800 million to date on the GSM network and in the coming 2 to 3 years, we have committed an additional QR.800m to further upgrade our network.
“The audit will help us prioritise those areas which require most attention. Qtel’s customers will benefit directly from this study: they will see results in better wireless services. We plan to conduct similar audits with a customer perceived QOS for Qtel’s complete technical infrastructure so as to improve our telephone, Internet and data services,” Dr. Marafih continued.
Marcel Daoud, Managing Director of LCC Middle East said, “Many of the services provided by Qtel are on par with international standards and the results of the audit show that Qtel’s network is first class.“By performing this audit, and that too from a customer point of view, highlights Qtel’s commitment to providing first class services for their customers. Tests were done using the latest international technology, independent surveys and interviews.
The LCC network quality and benchmarking audit found that the Drop Call* rates stood at 0.76% (world-class standards: 2.36 to 0.37%) while the Call completion success rate was 99.24%, which is within the range of 97.60 to 99.63% of world-class standards.
Qtel’s Voice Quality was rated a 3.76 score compared to world-class standard range of 3.4 to 4.1. Both Qtel’s SMS success rate at 98.7% and SMS set up time at 7.47 seconds are well within world-class standards.
Qtel’s GPRS network quality and benchmarking KPIs were equally positive with GPRS service success rates faring quite well when compared to world-class standards. GPRS web page browsing success rate was at 90.18%, which is slightly less that the world-class standard of 94.00 to 97.54% while GPRS email stood at 92.08% (world-class standards: 81.82 to 93.55%).
Abdulaziz Fakhroo, Senior Manager of Qtel Wireless Networks said, “In the past decade, we have installed around 174 GSM sites in Qatar and we are planning to total the number of GSM sites to around 500, over the next five years. This highlights not only our expansion plans but also our commitment to improve the quality of the GSM network”.
Shiekh Fahad Bin Jassim Al-Thani, Senior Manager of Qtel Wireless Marketing said,” Through Qtel’s constant search for improvements to the quality of the service we provide, we have built a 24 hour operational maintenance center to monitor our network quality with a dedicated maintenance team that continually performs regular site inspections.
“As well as improving our network quality, we are working on a range of new initiatives and have plans to roll out more product and service launches and platforms with the aim of bringing our customers closer through technology. Exciting projects include more Wireless value added services to boost the already massive growth in sales, the expansion of the GSM network and the commissioning of the 3G network, “ Sheikh Fahad stated.“We are working hard in so many ways, to improve services and taking huge strides to ensure that our customers have access to the latest products and services at competitive prices,” Sheikh Fahad concluded.
Frigidaire celebrates 85th Anniversary with a display of high quality performance and longevity in the world's oldest operating refrigerator - a 80 year old Frigidaire
Haider Murad & Sons, exclusive distributor of Frigidaire in Jordan named Frigidaire's best Middle East partner 2 years runningFrigidaire, an Electrolux company, marked its 85th anniversary at a ceremony attended by its agents from all around the world.
The ceremony included a display of the oldest refrigerator from Frigidaire, still owned by a client and operating efficiently and with high quality performance for the last 80 years by Mr. Chick Suzio. He has won the Oldest Frigidaire Owner's Award. "The refrigerator is still operating efficiently and producing the best ice cubes I have ever seen in my life", said Mr. Suzio.
Haider Murad & Sons Investments Group, agents of Frigidaire's products in Jordan, has received awards from Frigidaire in appreciation of its cooperation during years of service as a best partner in the region. The group also received plaques for its achievements as one of the best partners in import and export business in 2002 and 2003, and for distinguished performance in maintenance operations over the past years.
Bill McLaughlin, Frigidaire's Director of Marketing Services, said, "Our alliance with Haider Murad & Sons Investment Group is a prime example of how a strong business relationship can yield outstanding success. In its 22 year relationship with Frigidaire Haider Murad & Sons has become one of the most successful distributors in the Middle East, supporting Frigidaire with matchless, world-class sales and after-sales service. Frigidaire's growing success in the Jordanian market is testimony to the abiding strength of the HMG-Frigidaire partnership. For 85 years Frigidaire has become a byword for superior quality and durability. A Frigidaire appliance is truly a partner for life. And this means long-term savings and convenience for homeowners. Through the new initiatives planned for autumn and winter 2004 and beyond we aim to bring this message home to our loyal customers and new generations of householders in Jordan."
Ali Murad, Sales Director at Haider Murad & Sons Investments Group, said: "The group is committed to providing the Jordanian market with the latest electrical and electronic home appliances from Frigidaire, backed with fresh and creative marketing plans aimed at enhancing customer awareness about the brand that is regarded as one of the best in home appliances in the world".He said the partnership with Frigidaire is an ongoing enterprise, characterized by a high standard of achievement. "We are proud of achieving strong success in Jordan's market over the last 22 years", he added.
IRAQ HOSTAGES
Renewed call for release of two journalists and their guide, now held for one month
Concern over "trial" announcement on website
Reporters Without Borders reiterated its call for the release of two French journalists and their
Syrian guide today as they completed a month in captivity and said it was "extremely concerned"
about the communique posted yesterday on the Islamic Army in Iraq's website saying the
journalists are to be "tried.""Georges Malbrunot, Christian Chesnot and Mohammed Al-Joundi have been held for one month and every day that passes makes the wait more unbearable for their families and all those
supporting them," the organisation said."We renew our solemn appeal for the unconditional release of our three press colleagues and we urge
everyone to stay mobilised," Reporters Without Borders said, stressing that, "the only mistake
of Malbrunot and Chesnot was to have tried to do their job courageously and freely by going to
gather information in the field."Yesterday's communiqué announcing plans to try the journalists said: "The Islamic Army's court will meet in the coming days and issue its verdict." It also said there will be "no more
contacts or mediators." The French authorities have not said whether they think this communique
or any of the earlier ones posted on this site are authentic.Reporters Without Borders concluded: "If this message and the one attacking France as an 'enemy
of Islam' turn out to be authentic, then we should expect the situation to deteriorate."Reporters Without Borders continues to keep a vigil outside the Paris city hall where gigantic
pictures of the three hostages are displayed. People can sign petitions for their release and
leave messages of support at the site of the vigil, or by going to the press freedom
organisation's website: (www.rsf.org).Malbrunot, 41, who was working as a special correspondent for Figaro, Ouest-France and RTL,
and Chesnot, 38, a freelancer with RFI and Radio-France, were taken kidnapped on 20 August
along with Al-Joundi, 49, as they were driving to the embattled city of Najaf, in southern Iraq.Responsibility for their abduction was claimed by the Islamic Army in Iraq, which has tried to use
the possibility of their release for political blackmail.Kraft Kitchen lays a splendid spread on the art of home entertainment
Delightful techniques that will showcase your new-found skills and impress your guests
Dubai, UAE, August 31th, 2004 - Following the successful launch of the cooking classes, Kraft Kitchen now introduces the art of home entertainment to add new element into the world of dinner table impression. Kraft Kitchen believes that culinary skills go hand in hand with the final presentation and certainly the display at the table. In addition to the cooking demonstration, Kraft Kitchen classes will now add a segment where members will acquire the know how on table etiquettes.
With a team of professional chefs from Marrakech restaurant, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, Kraft Kitchen takes you through a journey of table art with varied techniques on napkin folding, table setting and menu selection. The history of table setting started over 1000 AD when a rough board covered with table cloth used to be set up as dinner tables. Since then the table setting has become an art of its own and table etiquettes have evolved into sophisticated art.
"When people invite guests, there are many aspects to consider, menu selection, table setting and entertaining etiquettes. The expansion of Kraft Kitchen from just cooking classes to this new dimension comes from several requests that we have received from the members", said Mike Anderson, Senior Brand Manager - Cheddar Cheese, GCC. "For most, this art is not practiced due to limited know-how and we are proud to say that Kraft Kitchen recognizes this need and offers this tool ", continued Mr. Anderson.
"Whether you are entertaining a group of friends or hosting for formal guests, it is important for any host to ensure that her guests leave with an experience to remember" said Chef Driss Daabaz, of Marrakech restaurant. "setting up the correct ambience for your guests is crucial and that is why every detail counts at our restaurant"
Presentation of dinner tables has become a modern skill with hostesses referring to experts for advice and style suggestions. With over 90 ways to fold table napkins the art continues to evolve as individuals' preferences and unique creativity unfolds.Kraft Kitchen hosts weekly cooking classes where they also demonstrate creative and delightful recipes developed by the chefs from Marrakech restaurant especially for Kraft Kitchen.
To avoid disappointment, advance booking to Kraft Kitchen is recommended. Call now on 04 -3676170 or email: Kraft_Kitchen@hotmail.com.41 Journalists Killed in Iraq mainly by the US British Occupation Forces
Reporters Without Borders today wrote to the EU's high representative for common foreign and security policy, Javier Solana, about the recent problems for press freedom in Iraq and asked him to raise them during his meeting tomorrow in Brussels with Iraq's interim president, Ghazi al-Yawar.
6 September 2004 - Iraq
New ban on Al-Jazeera criticised
6 September 2004 - Hostages in Iraq
Surge of support for Chesnot, Malbrunot and al-Joundi as 7,500 sign petition and a solidarity concert is set for Paris city hall
1er September 2004 - Iraq
Vigil for kidnapped French journalists Christian Chesnot, Georges Malbrunot and their Syrian guide, Mohammed Al-Joundi
31 August 2004 - Iraq
Kidnappers of two French journalists issue new deadline
Press freedom group calls for more appeals ; also urges Arabic news media to explain France's Islamic veil law
29 August 2004 - Iraq
Reporters Without Borders asks Arab media to publicise Muslim opposition to kidnapping of two French journalists
29 August 2004 - Iraq
Reporters Without Borders appeals to religious chiefs to help save kidnapped French journalists
27 August 2004 - Iraq
New attempt by police to intimidate journalists
27 August 2004 - Iraq
Horror at execution of Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni
27 August 2004 - Iraq
Release of Journalist Mostafa Darban
26 August 2004 - Iraq
Ayatollah Sistani asked to help free kidnapped journalists
24 August 2004 - Iraq
Reporters Without Borders calls on kidnappers to release journalist Enzo Baldoni
23 August 2004 - Iraq
Relief at Micah Garen's release
22 August 2004 - Iraq
Concern over the fate of four foreign journalists
20 August 2004 - Iraq
Kidnappers of Micah Garen reportedly ready to free him
19 August 2004 - Iraq
Two journalists killed in Falluja, one wounded in Najaf
16 August 2004 - Iraq
Journalist Micah Garen's fiancée makes an appeal to his kidnappers
Reporters Without Borders is concerned about the journalist's fate
15 August 2004 - Iraq
News blackout in Najaf deplored
13 August 2004 - Iraq
British journalist freed
8 August 2004 - Iraq
Government shuts down Al-Jazeera offices in Baghdad
25 June 2004 - Iraq
Call for British authorities to pursue investigation into Fred Nérac's disappearance
Part of Hussein Osman's remains found and identified
3 June 2004 - Iraq
Editor of three weekly papers killed in grenade attack
1er June 2004 - Iraq
Attempted kidnapping of editor of independent daily
Driver and bodyguard killed
28 May 2004 - Iraq
Two Japanese journalists and their Iraqi interpreter killed
21 May 2004 - Iraq
Reporters Without Borders calls for journalists' safety to be respected
An Al-Jazeera technican killed, an al-Arabiya cameraman arrested by US troops and a Spanish correspondent held by militia in Najaf
19 May 2004 - Iraq / United States
Reporters Without Borders appalled at account of torture suffered by three Reuters employees in Iraq
The organisation calls on the US government to hold a "proper investigation"Please forward this letter to the Press Trust of India and other press persons and other dignitaries.
Respected Sir,
I am Sree Ram Mohindra, 83 years old, living in Tehran. I had written to you earlier. I am writing this because things have become very bad in Tehran. If you want to contact me fax: 0098-21-8807418Jerry, Sheryl Thomas of the Indian school Tehran case is quite opposite to the other Middle east country school cases. There you have the ambassador of India Shri K.M. Meena in Muscat who is very sincere in performance and looking after the Indian National interests. All Indians and well-wishers of India would certainly approve of all such faithfull servants of the I.F.S. of India. I as one of the overseas Indian community member feel proud of him for his commendable service to the country and the nation. I bow to him and feel proud of him unlike here in Tehran we have the Indian Ambassador who is bent to spoil the very good name of India by playing politics in community divide and rule like of the British rule. No India well wisher can approve the all of his deeds. Specially of the Indian schools functioning. More about Indian School Iran Story and the appeal made by a senior citzen against the inhuman treatment by the Indian Ambassador.
People Friendly Ambassador Faces Legal Tussle with NRI Tycoon
High regard for Times of Oman Journalists? Be more Democratic in dealing with Indian Community issues. Covert Campaign by School lobby to oust Indian Diplomat intensifies -Trust in Almighty, 83 year old NRI praise K.M.Meena; Lashes out at Indian Ambassador in Iran.
New Delhi -- November 28, 2002. A protracted tug of war between a "people friendly" diplomat and a coterie of Indian business tycoons has reached a turning point with latest unconfirmed reports indicating that the Delhi High Court has accepted a writ petition filed by an influential Non Resident Indian in Muscat against the Indian Ambassador to Oman, K.M. Meena for his "wrongdoings and illegal actions"! Why did the NRI lobby go all the way to Delhi to file a case about something that is happening in a Gulf country"? According to the website controlled by the NRI business lobby, "A prominent Gulf based NRI filed a Writ Petition in the Delhi High Court against Indian Ambassador Mr. K M Meena for what the website claimed is "his wrongdoings and illegal actions."More
Dubai News
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) undertakes emiratisation drive in partnership with Tanmia
UAE nationals selected for training and recruitment in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah and Dibba branches
December 30, 2003 The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has recently undertaken an extensive emiratization drive in partnership with Tanmia, the National Human Resource Development and Employment Authority. As part of the programme, 15 UAE Nationals with various levels of qualifications have been selected from the Tanmia database to receive training and full time employment with NBF in 2004. More
Sruthi Bhadran Kayamkulam Sub district Kalathilakam News in Pictures
Communalism and Religion
More Religious Reports Book Review: Saffron Fascism? by Shyam Chand
That Hindutva fundamentally aims at the preservation of the Brahminical system, based as it is on the systematic exploitation of the Dalit-Bahujan majority, has been pointed out by numerous scholars, based on a close examination of RSS policies and statements. I recently came across a fascinating study of Hindutva, which, unfortunately, does not seem to have received the attention that it deserves. ?Saffron Fascism? by Shyam Chand, is a brilliant and incisive critique of the Hindutva project. Shyam Chand was a member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly for several years, and served over time as minister of various departments, including excise, taxation, urban development, food and supplies, and social welfare. ]. Full Report
Excerpts from the Secret Circular No.411 issued by the RSS: Full Report
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UAE Ministry of Information and Fujairah Police conduct first-ever raid in Fujairah as part of stringent measures to combat software piracy
December 27, 2003 The UAE Ministry of Information has intensified its campaign against resellers and companies using pirated software across the UAE. In the latest move, the Ministry in association with Fujairah Police conducted a raid against a company using pirated software. More
