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Homes of needy Emiratis to undergo face-lift
Homes of needy Emiratis to undergo face-lift Ahmed Shaaban / 24 June 2013 Two charity societies in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain have allocated Dh7 million for maintaining, constructing and furnishing old houses. Deputy Director of the UAQ Charity Society, Khalfan bin Yukha, has specified Dh2 million for maintaining and constructing the utilities of the 23 houses. A special committee at the society has provided the utilities needed for five houses. Meanwhile, the Dar Al Ber Society in UAQ finished maintenance works on 20 houses in the emirate at a cost of Dh2 million. ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com Continue reading
Visiting hours at Zayed Mosque
Visiting hours at Zayed Mosque (Wam) / 24 June 2013 The Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) has announced the official visit-ing hours for the holy month of Ramadan. The mosque will be open to all visitors from Saturday to Thursday between 9am and 2pm and closed on Fridays. Pub-lic tours will be offered at 10am and 11am. The interactive tours are led by one of the SZGMC official Tourist Guides and provide in-formation on the mosque, and its architecture and there is plenty of opportunity for visitors to ask questions. Ramadan is a very special time of the year in the UAE and visitors can expect to learn more about the significance of the holy month, its practices and the important role of the mosque. As a place of worship, visitors are requested to adhere to the ap-propriate dress code. Clear guide-lines can be found on the SZGMC website. Continue reading
India win Champions Trophy final
India win Champions Trophy final (AFP) / 24 June 2013 India beat England by five runs to win the Champions Trophy final at Edgbaston on Sunday as the hosts’ wait for a major one-day international title continued. In a match reduced to 20 overs per side because of rain, World Cup holders India were held to 129 for seven after losing the toss. Eoin Morgan and Ravi Bopara, who’d earlier taken three wickets for 20 runs, then threatened to win the game with the bat for England after they collapsed to 46 for four. But India then took four wickets for three runs in eight balls with seamer Ishant Sharma starting the slide with two in two deliveries. England needed a six off the last ball but that proved beyond tailender James Tredwell as the hosts finished on 124 for eight in 20 overs. Ravindra Jadeja was named man-of-the-match after scoring a dashing 33 not out and taking two for 24 with his left-arm spin. Defeat meant England had still to win a major ODI title having lost three World Cup finals (1979, 1987 and 1992) and the 2004 Champions Trophy final against the West Indies at The Oval when they last staged this event in 2004. Brief scores India 129-7, 20 overs (R Bopara 3-20) England 124-8, 20 overs Result: India won by five runs Man-of-the-match: Ravindra Jadeja (IND) Continue reading
