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The UAE is drafting a new law aimed at preserving and protecting its national heritage as part of the UAE Vision 2021 initiative. Mohammed Khamis Al Muhairi, director-general at National Council of Tourism and Antiquities, said in comments published by news agency WAM that the National Antiquities Protection Law will be issued by the Cabinet. He added that the law …

The Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) has announced plans to install around 500 cameras to monitor its railway line from Riyadh to Dammam. The cameras are expected to be installed before the end of the year. Mohammed Al-Suwaiket, head of the SRO, said that the organization has opened the bidding process for the installation of the surveillance cameras, adding that they …

Syrians have applauded a Saudi government decision allowing their compatriots on visit visas to work in the Kingdom given the dire situation in their country, sabq.org electronic newspaper reported quoting a source. The source said the permission was given for a limited period, adding that the move would help private and public firms to make use of the services of …

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has denied reports that its airports would handle direct flights from Israel this Haj season. GACA Spokesman Khaled Al-Khaibari said there would be no direct flights from Occupied Palestine to Saudi airports carrying Haj pilgrims from the occupied territories. He said Palestinian pilgrims would be transported from Egyptian or Jordanian airports. Or the …

TAWAU: A fire in Kampung Tanjung Batu Keramat Laut here today destroyed about 100 houses, according to the Tawau Fire and Rescue Service. Its head, Rudy Fredzek, said there had been no report of casualties and that the cause of the fire and the damage had yet to be ascertained. He said firemen were summoned at 6.20 pm and three …

The Phnom Penh municipality launched the capital’s second bus line yesterday, running for 68 stops from the night market to Takhmao town in Kandal province. The second line’s fleet is made up of 18 secondhand buses from South Korea, although city spokesman Long Dimanche said only nine will be used on weekends. Dimanche has called upon Phnom Penh citizens to …

A five-month protest aimed at a Phnom Penh bus company came to an end on Thursday when Sorya Transportation Company reinstated three of 17 drivers it fired in April. Sorya will pay severance to nine others, and the Cambodian Labour Confederation will file a lawsuit in Phnom Penh Municipal Court today for the remaining five, questioning the legality of the …

In an effort to “clean” Phnom Penh’s streets ahead of the coming Pchum Ben celebrations, authorities in Daun Penh district yesterday rounded up 27 homeless people. Kim Vutha, district security chief, told the Post that authorities conducted the roundup in Wat Phnom, Srah Chak, Boeung Raing and Chey Chumneah communes and sent the 27 to Phnom Penh’s Social Affairs Department. …

FAMILY members of the passengers aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 are still seeking answers and closure six months after the plane’s disappearance. But at an emotional gathering in Beijing on Monday, relatives’ sorrow was mixed with fierce resentment of Chinese authorities who they feel have turned against them after dozens of family members were reportedly beaten and arrested in recent …

THE Summernats Malaysia festival for custom cars and bikes ran its course for the first time last weekend at the Sepang International Circuit. Held as a support event to the Merdeka weekend’s annual Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race (MMER), there were plenty of highlights for both four-wheel and twowheel fans alike during the weekend. Amongst the many attractions, fans were treated …