Archive for June 7th, 2010

Confusion over fate of Bahrain-based fishermen tried in Qatar

June 7, 2010
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Reports about the fate of Bahraini and expatriate fishermen being tried in Qatar for allegedly illegally entering Qatari waters clashed, causing confusion among their families and friends.  An initial report said that the Qatari court on Monday morning ordered the release of 14 Bahrainis after paying a QR 1,000 fine. However, hours later, news...
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Ramadan to start on August 11, Kuwaiti astronomer says

June 7, 2010
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A Kuwaiti astronomer said that the first day of Ramadan will be on August 11 and that Muslims should get ready to fast up to 15 hours. “The first day will be on August 11 and the last day should be on September 9,” Dr Salah Al Ajuri said. “Although it is still too...
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Shaikha Mozah calls for Palestinians’ full rights to education

June 7, 2010
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 Shaikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned, wife of Qatar’s emir and Unesco Special Envoy, called upon international agencies to help Palestinian children and youth in Gaza with their education. “The right to an education is a human right. Today, schoolchildren and university students in Gaza and the West Bank are not able to fully...
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Born August 3, 1960 in Monastir, Tunisia
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Media career:
  • ABC News (Tunisia)
  • Bahrain Tribune
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  • University of Bahrain
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  • MA  Mass Communications, University of Leicester
  • BA  in English & US literature and studies, University of Tunis
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