Gulf Business News | Dubai Transport Corp replaced, granted greater autonomy Gulf Business News UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Dubai ruler HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a new law replacing Dubai Transport Corporation with Dubai Taxi Corporation and granting the firm greater autonomy. Under the new ... New law to drive private investment in Dubai's public transport sector |
The National | Dubai Government crowdsourcing platform set to drive down solar energy costs The National The initiative of the Dubai Green Economy Partnership will be officially announced next month at the World Green Economy Summit. This follows the launch last year of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's Shams Dubai initiative to feed solar energy ... Know how Dubai resident cut his power bill in half |
The National | Dubai Government crowdsourcing platform set to drive down solar ... The National The Dubai Government is to launch a crowdsourcing platform to let residents and businesses pool their resources and drive down prices for energy- and ... |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | In Pittsburgh, Muslims work to overcome perception Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Being a Muslim in the U.S. has not been easy in this year of heated political rhetoric and deadly terrorism claimed by Islamic extremist groups. While those events dominate the news, American Muslims — especially those who advocate for greater public ... |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | In Pittsburgh, Muslims work to overcome perception | Pittsburgh Post ... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Zainab Akhtar, left, 15, of Wexford draws a henna tattoo onto the hand of Farah Ammad, 37, of Wexford on Sunday during an International Day of Peace festival ... |
What it was like holidaying in Dubai in the middle of a 50C heatwave New Zealand Herald It's not unusual for the weather to be hot and humid in Dubai in summer, with temperatures averaging between 30 degrees celsius at night and the low 40s during the day. "Piece of cake," I thought. "I've lived through 30 Januarys in Sydney." But I wasn ... |
UPI.com | Muslim pilgrim boat capsizes in Thailand, at least 15 dead UPI.com All of the passengers were Thai Muslims. The double-deck boat was traveling along the Chao Phraya River about 4 p.m. with 150 people on board when the crash occurred near the Wat Sanam Chai temple, a popular tourist destination. Passengers were ... |
Daily Mail | Anti-Islam protesters gather outside home of alleged Sydney terror attacker Ihsas Khan Daily Mail A small group of 'vocal' protesters carried Australian flags and placards proclaiming 'Stop the Invasion' and 'Islamic refugees not welcome' during the gathering on Saturday, a week on from the attack. According to 7 News, they had gathered calling for ... |
PJ Media | St. Cloud has been a hot spot for anti-Islam sentiment Minneapolis Star Tribune St. Cloud has dealt with tensions between Muslims and some non-Muslims for the past seven years, with incidents including bullying of Somali and other East African immigrants at St. Cloud Technical High School, women being screamed at in grocery stores ... Minneapolis Star Tribune Blames 'Anti-Muslim Tensions' for St. Cloud Mass Stabbing by 'Soldier of the Islamic State' Unite Cloud: Somali, Muslim Community Seeing A Lot Of Backlash On Social Media |
St. Cloud has been a hot spot for anti-Islam sentiment Minneapolis Star Tribune "The Minnesota Muslim community condemns all such acts of violence as inexcusable and un-Islamic," said Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their ... |
LETTER: Two sides to Islam story in Indonesia The Queensland Times The predominant brand of Islam (Islam Nusantara) is fairly tolerant and the constitution guarantees freedom of religion, but there are by-laws and rules in various provinces that override this; for instance, in Aceh which is ruled by Sharia or Islamic ... |
Foreign Policy (blog) | Muslim ban would have big impact Albany Times Union What would the U.S. be like under Donald Trump's plan to block Muslims from entering the country? It wouldn't be the country we love. In December, Trump called for a "complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country's ... For Muslims at the Pentagon, a Tough Election Year Donald Trump just completely undercut his own Muslim ban alternative |
Times of India | Saffron brigade in Mengaluru manhandles 24-year-old for converting to Islam Times of India In the last week of August, representatives of various social organizations, religious institutions and political parties had held a protest in Mandekolu, seeking action against those who had influenced Satish to embrace Islam. They said a certificate ... Mangaluru: Hindutva activists thrash youth for embracing Islam Youth manhandled for conversion to Islam | Mangalore NYOOOZ |
JURIST | Research finds highest increase in anti-Muslim hate crimes since 9/11 JURIST [JURIST] A new report [text] compiled by California State University, San Bernardino [official website] and released on Saturday found an increase in hate crimes in 2015, particularly among Muslims and Arab-Americans. The study compiled data from 20 ... Hate Crimes Against American Muslims Most Since Post-9/11 Era NYPD: Muslim Woman Set on Fire Not Target of Hate Crime Hate Crimes Against Muslim-Americans Highest Since Just After 9/11, Trump Remarks Related To Rise |
St. Cloud has history of tension over Muslims Minneapolis Star Tribune St. Cloud has dealt with tensions between Muslims and some non-Muslims for the past seven years, with incidents ranging from bullying Somali and other East African immigrants at St. Cloud Technical High School, to women being screamed at in grocery ... |
Detroit Free Press | Jews, Muslims come together to brighten Detroit school Detroit Free Press It was the latest in a series of events within the past seven years to bring the Muslim and Jewish communities together to do community-based work and break down stereotypes and barriers. The event was sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations ... |
CBS News | ISIS wing claims responsibility for Minnesota mall attack CNN "We are also concerned about the potential backlash," said Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) chapter in Minnesota. "We understand in St. Cloud there is more anti-Muslim organizing and we hope they ... St. Cloud has been a hot spot for anti-Islam sentiment Source: Minnesota attacker asked victims if they were Muslim After St. Cloud mall attack, Muslim community… |
CBS Local | Festival To Celebrate New England Muslim Community CBS Local Organizers say the festival will celebrate the diversity of the Muslim community and create a greater awareness of its cultural heritage. Festival director Mohammad Shadid says the culture and image of New England Muslims has been “distorted by ... |
TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press | After St. Cloud mall attack, Muslim community… TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press In the wake of Saturday's attack at Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud, in which nine people were stabbed by a man as he reportedly referred to Allah, members of the Muslim community expressed sorrow and fear of retaliation. The suspect, who was fatally shot ... ISIS wing claims responsibility for Minnesota mall attack Source: Minnesota attacker asked victims if they were Muslim Dahir Adan: Minnesota Mall Attacker Identified As Member Of Local Somali Muslim Community, Called 'Soldier Of ... |
Express.co.uk | Leicester ace Danny Simpson after Burnley win: This is what I think about Islam Slimani Express.co.uk Leicester ace Danny Simpson after Burnley win: This is what I think about Islam Slimani. LEICESTER defender Danny Simpson believes record signing Islam Slimani is prepared to get his hands dirty despite his huge price tag. By Graham Read. PUBLISHED: ... |