Monthly Archives: October 2013


Mohammed bin Rashid launches “Dubai Water Canal”

- The New Canal spans three kilometres from the Business Bay to Arabian Gulf – Six metres in depth and bridges rising 8.5m will ensure free passageway of large boats – The project includes shopping mall, four hotels and 450 restaurants and expected to attract 20 million visitors annually Dubai, 2 Oct. 2013 (WAM) – […]


Feasibility studies for GCC railway project under way

Two international firms will conduct feasibility studies for the proposed multibillion-riyal railway project that would link the six-member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), it was revealed at a recent meeting here of the GCC transport ministers. Bahraini Minister of Transport Kamal bin Ahmad said the two companies would conduct technical, consultative and engineering […]


Oct 15 first day of Eid Al Adha in most Muslim countries… Holidays from Oct 14?

The first day of Eid Al Adha is expected be on Tuesday, October 15, in most Islamic countries, according to a statement on Sunday from the Islamic Crescents’ Observation Project (Icop). The statement says, “The sighting of the crescent should be possible in most regions of the world with naked eyes on Sunday October 6, […]