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From the pages of Gulf News dated May 31 to June 6, 1979
From the pages of Gulf News dated May 31 to June 6, 1979
- Compiled by Abdul Rahim Abdul Kareem, Head of Archives
- Published: 00:11 June 6, 2008
May 31
Single oil price does not mean increases
OPEC President Dr Mana Al Otaiba was quoted as saying that five Gulf oil producers have shown understanding of his ideas for a return to a single oil price. He said that while Opec states were considering a single oil price policy, the consumer countries should not pay more than the official Opec price for the oil they buy.
June 2
UN ceasefire holds in southern Lebanon
A UN sponsored ceasefire was reported holding after nine days of warfare between Israel and Palestinian fighters that sent thousands of villagers fleeing their homes in southern Lebanon.
Muzorewa offers hand to guerrillas
BISHOP Abel Muzorewa, wearing his cleric's collar and a broad grin, took office as Zimbabwe-Rhodesia's first black prime minister and offered "the hand of fellowship" to black guerrillas still fighting in the bush.
June 3
Liquor decree implementation
THE order forbidding the sale and consumption of liquor in the Emirate of Dubai has been carried out strictly and all clubs and bars have accordingly been closed down since Friday, June 1.
Arabic now a UN language
THE United Nations Conference on Trade And Development (UNCTAD) has agreed that Arabic should become one of its full working languages.
Work stopped on Iran's nuclear reactors
WEST Germany's Kraftwerk Union has stopped construction work on Iran's first two nuclear reactors at the Gulf port of Bandar Bushehr pending a decision on the future of the contract, a company spokesman said.
June 5
Shaikh Rashid performs topping-out ceremony
HIS Highness Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ceremonially topped out the Dh48 million new Gold Souq in Dubai. The new Gold Souq complex will have 90 gold shops located on two levels, 168 flats and a parking lot for 400 cars. The Gold Souq will be the biggest gold market in the entire UAE.
June 6
Ghana rebels seize power
A GROUP of rebel officers who launched a coup in Ghana said they were in firm control and had set up a new revolutionary council. It was flight lieutenant Jerry Rawlings's second attempt at power in less than three weeks.
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Community Reports
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Keep recycling bins open
People should be allowed to do their part as the world moves towards a greener future
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Bridges needed
Al Ittihad Road has no pedestrian facilities as one nears Sharjah
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Street lights needed
Authorities urged to act with haste before a major accident occurs in Al Nahda, Dubai
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Motorists ignore stop sign on buses
Overtaking school vehicles can put students' lives at risk
