World rallies behind KSA

May 31, 2015

Riyadh, May 31: The US on Saturday joined Gulf and Arab countries in denouncing the terror attack in Dammam, saying that it was committed to working with the Kingdom to fight extremism.

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“We deplore the brutality of the terrorists who perpetuated this violence at places of worship,” said US State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke, in response to Friday’s attack at the Al-Anoud Mosque in Dammam.

Three people and an IS suspect who exploded the bomb in the parking area after being stopped by security men from entering the women’s section of the mosque were killed.

“The US stands with the people of Saudi Arabia against this violence and remains committed to working with the Saudi government and our international partners to fight violent extremism in the region,” Rathke added.

Ban Ki-moon, UN secretary-general, too strongly condemned the attack, asserting that such attacks on places of worship are “abhorrent” and are intended to promote sectarian conflicts.

Sheikh Salman bin Mohammed Al-Nashwan, spokesman of Supreme Judicial Council, condemned the attack and said that such incidents aim at spreading chaos and violence.

The Federal National Council (FNC) of the UAE also denounced the attacks that targeted the mosques in Qatif and Dammam and called for “joint and intensified efforts at all levels to counter such cowardly acts.”

Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, FNC spokesman, reiterated the UAE’s full support to the Kingdom in its fight against terrorism.

Iyad Madani, secretary-general of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), said the terror acts showed the ugly face of IS, which has claimed responsibility.

“Such malicious schemes would not succeed in destabilizing the social fabric in the Kingdom; it will rather strengthen the will of the people to be united.”

The board of trustees of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) held a meeting to condemn the terrorist acts in Saudi Arabia.

The Arab interior ministers’ council denounced the terror acts and expressed support to the Kingdom to combat terrorism.

Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, Sudan, Oman and Kuwait strongly condemned the mosque bombing.

The foreign ministries of these countries expressed their condolences to the Saudi government, people and the families of the martyrs, and wished for speedy recovery for those injured in the attack.

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Kuwait allows international travel from Aug 1; residents from these countries excluded

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July 30,2020

Kuwait will allow citizens and residents to travel to and from the country, starting August 1, the government communication center tweeted on early Thursday, citing a cabinet decision.

The decision excludes residents coming from Bangladesh, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Iran, Nepal.

Last month, Kuwait announced it would partially resume commercial flights from August, but does not expect to reach full capacity until a year later, as its aviation sector gradually recovers from a suspension sparked by the Covid-19 crisis.

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UAE bans meat, chicks, eggs from these countries

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January 16,2020

Dubai, Jan 16: The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment on Wednesday announced that it has banned the import of birds, some eggs and meat products from Hungary and Slovakia.

The ministry said the decision was taken following a notification from the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on the outbreak of a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu, H5N2, in the two countries.

Accordingly, the ministry has banned "the import of all species of domestic and wild live birds, ornamental birds, chicks, hatching eggs, meats and meat products and non-heat-treated wastes from Hungary and Slovakia".

It has also regulated the import of poultry meat and non-heat-treated products, requiring a health certificate for the export of meat and meat products from the two countries to release consignments into the UAE.

A health certificate will be needed for the import of eggs, the ministry added.

However, thermally-treated poultry products (meat and eggs) have been cleared for import from all parts of Hungary and Slovakia.

Kaltham Ali Kayaf, Acting Director, Animal Development & Health Department at the ministry, said: "These measures reiterate the ministry's keenness in achieving its strategic objectives including enhancing bio-security levels and eliminating pathogens before they enter the country. In doing so, the ministry prevents the bird flu virus and related risks and impacts on the country's poultry health and safety, in addition to protecting public health and well-being."

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Dubai lucky draw: Kerala man wins Rs 7.59 crore; NRI wins BMW motorbike

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May 22,2020

Rajan Kurian with wife Berly Rajan Kurian, son Brian, daughter Bella and mother Valsa

Dubai, May 22: A 43-year-old Indian businessman won USD one million (approximately Rs 7.59 crore) in the Dubai Duty Free draw.

Rajan Kurian, who owns a construction business in Kerala, had bought the ticket online.

Mr Kurian said he was grateful for the win, considering the gloomy circumstances prevailing in the world due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"I will set aside a good part of my win to help the needy. I feel grateful with the win but I need to share it with people who need it," he said.

Mr Kurian said some of the money will go into growing his business.

"The last few months have been tough with the COVID-19 situation. My business has come to a standstill. This money will be put to good use," he said.

An Indian expat also won a BMW motorbike in the lucky draw held on Wednesday.

A longtime resident of Dubai for 30 years now, 57-year-old Syed Hydrose Abdulla, who works as a public relations officer in a beverages company, had also bought the ticket online.

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