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Kairali TV Gulf Pageantry to Enthrall UAE Audience
DUBAI –After the successful stage shows before crowded audiences in Qatar and Oman, Kairali TV will organize Seasons-2006 Kairali TV Gulf Pageantry at several venues in the UAE from February 16th to February 24th. Details of Seasons, a programme that takes overseas Keralite community in the Gulf to the realm of the last 50 years of Kerala, was presented at a press conference organized by Kairali TV. Projecting a mega team of talented artists from Kerala who have cheered the Keralite community in Doha and Muscat, the channel is all set to present Seasons a Programme organized regularly since the year 2003. Full Report/More News
New UAE Cabinet Under Sheikh Mohammed Sworn in
DUBAI - February 11, 2The new cabinet, headed by Vice President HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was sworn in today before President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Al Bateen Palace this afternoon.Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid was sworn in as Prime Minister. Sheikah Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan took oath as Deputy Prime Ministers, followed by the rest of the newly appointed cabinet members. Full Report /More News
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Indian Government too Concerned about Cartoons!
Manmohan trying to Pacify Muslims angered with India's vote against Iran trying a Green Cover Up.....
The Government of India is deeply concerned about the growing controversy over the publication of cartoons that offend the Muslim Community worldwide. "At the time these offending cartoons were first published, Indian outrage at this had been conveyed to the Danish Government both in New Delhi and in Copenhagen, in October, 2005 itself. It was suggested by the Government at that time that apologies should be sought and assurances obtained by the Danish Government that the concerned newspaper would prevent recurrence of such incidents," said an official statement. " It is incumbent on all of us to be sensitive to the beliefs and sentiments of others and avoid all actions that cause hurt to them. India's commitment to religious harmony and tolerance is unshakeable and actions that cause hurt to the sentiments of any part of our people are not acceptable," it added. "
India to discuss gas pipeline with Pak tomorrow
India and Pakistan will discuss execution of the over 7 billion dollar Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline when Pakistan's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources Amanullah Khan Jadoon visits New Delhi tomorrow. "Main issues grappling the project are pricing of gas (to be imported by Pakistan and India through the pipeline from Iran) and project structure," Press Trust of India quoted Petroleum Secretary M S Srinivasan .
India's Petroleum Minister Murli Deora would court Jadoon on evolving a project structure for building and operation of the pipeline before a trilateral meeting between the three sides is held towards March-end or early April. "The issue is whether the pipeline be built as a consortia (by the three countries) or by each one doing the bit in their own country... Pakistan and India have shared the idea of a consortium doing the pipeline. We will discuss it further and go to Cabinet if the general consensus was for that," he said.
The Cabinet had last year authorised Petroleum Ministry to hold separate bilateral talks with Pakistan and Iran for buying gas at its border. Also to be discussed during the visit would be diesel exports by Indian Oil Corp (IOC) to Pakistan, Srinivasan said. "We consider (Jadoon's visit) an important one because both sides are eager to see the project through," he said. Talmiz Ahmad, Additional Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said India was concerned about security of supplies therefore the project structure would be built in such a way to make it legally binding for on each one to ensure uninterrupted supply of gas.
Jafza announces Dubai Auto Zone (DAZ)
February 15, 2006 Based on Dubai? vision to be a regional center, Jafza & Business Parks Management announces Dubai Auto Zone as the future primary market place for the Auto industry. Dubai Auto Zone, located in Ruwaya on the Dubai Bypass Road, aims to satisfy the region? growing demand for auto businesses.The multi-billion dirhams project, which is due to be completed by the end of 2007, will facilitate traders, light manufacturers, service providers, and others in the automotive and machinery industry.Salma Hareb, the CEO of Jafza & Business Parks , comments ?he introduction of DAZ will extend Dubai? vision as the centre of tourism, business and finance and now as centre of an Auto Industry Marketplace, which will cater to Buyers, Sellers, Service Providers, Principles and Traders alike.·Hareb adds ?e have followed a customer centric approach in the development of DAZ. The facilities we are developing would aim to improve end-users experience.·o:p>
Dubai Auto Zone will consist of a Free Zone to attract foreign direct investment, a Specialized Economic Zone to Cater to the GCC market, and a Retail Zone to serve the local market. In addition to high quality customer service, Dubai Auto Zone will provide its partners with state-of-the-art facilities including advanced telecommunication system, high capacity power supplies, integrated road network, Waste Treatment Plant and various service facilities.
Obaid Bin-Drai, Head of Al Awir Projects, mentions ?e will communicate to all our existing clients Dubai Auto Zone? vision. We will clarify the Zone? mission and explain the timeline of the project· ?e are certain that this project will provide our partners with all the facilities they need to prosper in the local and international market· he added. The master plan for Dubai Auto Zone will be ready by the 3rd quarter of 2006, and from that date the plots will be allocated to those registered in the zone
Currently Jafza is home to hundreds of companies from the auto industry involved in assembly and trade of heavy machinery, automotive, spare parts, tires, batteries, electrical equipment and other products related to the Auto Industry. However, due to the high demand in the auto industry, Dubai Auto Zone has been created to accommodate the growing market Dubai Auto Zone? Vision is to be the Market Place of choice within Middle East, driven by globally competitive innovation in a profitable and growing auto & machinery market
India and Italy Sign New Air Services Agreement
New Delhi - The Government of India and the Government of Italy have signed new Air Services Agreement today in New Delhi, modifying the existing Agreement between the two countries. The delegations representing the Government of India and the Aeronautical Authority of the Italian met on 14th and 15th February 2006 in New Delhi to hold detailed discussions on Air Services matters. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Ajay Prasad, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Italian delegation was led by Mr. Aldo Sansone, Director General, Department of Navigation and Merchant Navy and Air Transport, Ministry of Infrastructures and Transports, Italy.
The Air Services Agreement has been amended to provide for multiple designations of airlines. The two sides have agreed to make Kolkata an additional point of call in India for the designated airlines of Italy. Over and above the existing entitlements, the designated airlines of both Italy and India shall now be allowed to operate 7 additional frequencies per week in each direction.
As per the new Agreement the airlines designated by the Government of India shall now be entitled to operate air services in both directions from points in India to Rome and Milan in Italy, the intermediate points of call specified being Karachi, Kandahar, Jeddah, Bahrain, Kuwait, Dhahran, Tehran, Basra, Baghdad, Damascus, Beirut, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Athens, Istanbul, Sophia and Belgrade. Indian carriers will have 5th Freedom Traffic Rights between the following points and Italy: Vienna, Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Paris, Brussels, Frankfurt or Dusseldorf on Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Shannon, Gander, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Indian air carriers can operate without 5th Freedom Traffic Rights between the following points and Italy: Madrid or Lisbon and one point Latin America which includes South America, Central America and Mexico.
The airlines designated by the Government of Italy shall be entitled to operate air services in both directions from points in Italy to Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata in India, the intermediate points of call being Istanbul, Athens, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Beirut, Damascus, Baghdad, Basra, Tehran, Dhahran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jeddah, Kandahar and Karachi. Italian carriers can operate with 5th Freedom Traffic Rights between the following points and India: Yangon, Bangkok and further on to: (a) Saigon, Hongkong, Manila, Tokyo and (b) Singapore, Jakarta, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Italian carriers will not have 5th Freedom Traffic Rights between the following points and India: Beijing or Shanghai and one point in Australia or Asia including the People’s Republic of China.
DUBAI - The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to enact the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2006 by making amendment in section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 so as to amplify the definition of “ordinarily resident” contained therein for enabling non-resident Indians who have absented from their place of their ordinary residence in India owing to their employment, education or otherwise to get themselves enrolled in the electoral rolls and thus exercise their voting rights. The Cabinet also gave its approval for introduction an Amendment Bill in the current session of Parliament. The amendment Bill will entitle the eligible citizens of India to cast their votes in Parliamentary and Assembly Elections when they are in their constituency and thus fully participate themselves in the democratic process of nation building and uphold their pride and prestige as citizens of India. This will give the NRIs a sense of belonging.
Kairali TV Gulf Pageantry to Enthrall UAE Audience
Seasons Start in the UAE On Wednesday
DUBAI –After the successful stage shows before crowded audiences in Qatar and Oman, Kairali TV will organize Seasons-2006 Kairali TV Gulf Pageantry at several venues in the UAE from February 16th to February 24th. Details of Seasons, a programme that takes overseas Keralite community in the Gulf to the realm of the last 50 years of Kerala, was presented at a press conference organized by Kairali TV. Projecting a mega team of talented artists from Kerala who have cheered the Keralite community in Doha and Muscat, the channel is all set to present Seasons a Programme organized regularly since the year 2003. Kairali Gulf Pageantry, a three hours entertainment programme mixing dance, songs, mimics and traditional art forms of Kerala, will start in the UAE from Wednesday at the Al Ain Buraimi Hotel organized by Al Ain Malayali Samajam. Headed by the popular Malayalam playback singer M. G. Sreekumar, Kairali Gulf Pagentry 2006 includes many new generation talents. nurtured through the popular channel.
"Seasons will take a Gulf Keralite through different seasons taking him through a nostalgic trip through diverse aspects of rural life in Kerala. Mixing classical and modern dance forms with music without the backing of an orchestra, a fun filled comedy show, and a rich musical feast by a team headed by the award winning singing sensation MG Sri Kumar A number of new generation singers like Nikhil, Ranjini Jose, Nishad, Nimmi and Prathibha will enrich the Musical show. These singing talents were spotted and developed by Kairali TV will add more colour to the Gulf Pageantry programme. Popular music director Rani Raphel will provide the background music, said the Kairali spokesman.
The stage show will also include original Naadan Pattukal (village/ethnic songs) by Kuttappan, an expert singer of folk songs from the rural and tribal belts of the state. The traditional music used by farmers and rural folks is well presented by Kuttappan. Fusion by L.Sriram will present modern songs and young talents Swetha Menon, Vineeth Kumar, Aravind, Chandra Laxman, Cooku, Sunitha, Devi, Savija and Soumya will present various forms of classical and modern dance forms directed by popular dancer Aswathy.
A comedy show lead by ace comedian Kottayam Nasir, a popular mimicry artist and actor is another attraction of the Kairali Gulf Pageantry. Two other prominent comedians Nasir Samkranthi and Prasad will add more fun to the comedy show. The programme conceived and directed by Shibu Chakravarthy, Kairali TV Executive Producer in association with Sudhir, Kairali TV producer. Tennysson, Betty Louis Baby and Peter and Jaipal will be handling the technical aspects of the show which starts at 8 PM.
The one week show will start from Al Ain Buraimi Hotel on February 15 at Al Ain Buraimi Hotel, followed by the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on February 16 organised by Mass Sharjah. On February 17th there will be two shows at 3.30 PM and 7.30 at the Al Naser Leisureland organized by Dubai Art Lovers Association (DALA). Shakthi Theatres, Abu Dhabi will organize the show at Abu Dhabi Sayyed Sports City (Tennis Court) on February 23rd. The last show will be organized by Kairali on February 24 at the Fujiarah Exhibition Centre. Kairali TV is a popular television channel in Kerala with wide viewership in and outside the state.
New UAE Cabinet Under Sheikh Mohammed Sworn in
DUBAI - February 11, 2The new cabinet, headed by Vice President HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was sworn in today before President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Al Bateen Palace this afternoon.Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid was sworn in as Prime Minister. Sheikah Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan took oath as Deputy Prime Ministers, followed by the rest of the newly appointed cabinet members.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Finance Department, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Foundation for Youth Enterprises and a number of sheikhs and officials.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa said the tangible achievements scored by the UAE during the past 35 years could not have been possible had it not been for the dedication and vision of its founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the solidarity of the faithful citizens of UAE.
H.H. voiced a strong commitment by the Supreme Council to work hard to score more achievements for the country and its people. He sounded confident that the new cabinet will put the interest of the UAE and its citizens first. "I have no doubt that the members of the new cabinet will accord paramount attention to serving the country and its citizens and consolidating our Federation", he asserted.
"We have been through a rough course, but we, nevertheless, managed to get through, thanks to the dedication and hard work of our faithful leaders", he said. "We have gone a long way in all spheres, particularly in development of our human resources, which is the most valuable asset." Paying tribute to the late Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, H.H. said the late Sheikh Maktoum had had vital contribution to the building of the Union. "He has been highly instrumental in guiding our march as early as 1971, when he took the helm of the first federal cabinet", he said.
"We are pretty confident that his successor, H.H. Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will spare no effort in continuing the great efforts of his predecessor and in upgrading government performance to better serve the citizens", he said.H.H. the President thanked the outgoing ministers for their efforts and wished the new ones success in carrying out their duties.
