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Friday 14 September 2007 (03 Ramadan 1428)

Ramadan Cannon: Tradition Still Alive

DUBAI, 14 September 2007 — Boom! With a mighty blast, the cannon announces the end of a day of Ramadan fasting. For Emiratis the cannon is part of the Ramadan tradition. It’s common to see during Maghreb... Full Story


Exploitation of Asian Maids

RIYADH, 14 September 2007 — The Indian government has decided to set up a 24-hour women’s helpline in all of its embassies in the Gulf. The service is exclusively for women working at the lower rungs... Full Story