Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
October 2003
The United States Adds Nepal's Maoist Communist Party to the Terrorist Organizations List - 2003-10-31
The U.S. has designated Nepal's Maoist Communist Party as a terrorist organization following threats from the rebels against U.S.-supported entities. This move allows the U.S.…
US Rewards for Information Leading to Arrest of Gaza Bombing Suspects - 2003-10-31
The US is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a bombing in Gaza that killed three…
India Welcomes Pakistan's Positive Responses
India has expressed satisfaction with Pakistan's acceptance of some proposals for normalizing relations but is frustrated with the conditions attached by Islamabad. This development is…
Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand, Interested in Buying Fulham Football Club - 2003-10-29
Thaksin Shinawatra, the Prime Minister of Thailand, is contemplating the purchase of Fulham Football Club and has discussed this with its current owner, Mohamed Al-Fayed.…
200 Iranian Children's Books Added to the Digital Library of America
The International Children's Library of America will digitize 200 Iranian children's books, selected from 40 years of publishing in Iran. This initiative, highlighted at a…
A Suspected Al-Qaeda Member Arrested by Philippine Immigration
A suspected Al-Qaeda member, Muhammad Afif Abdul-Jalil, was arrested in the Philippines for allegedly laundering money for terrorist operations linked to Osama bin Laden's son-in-law.…
Attacks on American Forces in Iraq Have Intensified - 2003-10-22
Attacks on American forces in Iraq have increased significantly, with General Ricardo Sanchez reporting an average of 20 to 25 attacks per day. This escalation…
The Most Corrupt Economy in the World is in Iran - 2003-10-21
A professor from Isfahan University has highlighted Iran as having the most corrupt economy in the world, citing significant corruption in government contracts and inflated…
Sepp Blatter Criticizes England National Team Severely - 2003-10-18
Sepp Blatter criticized the England national football team for their lack of discipline after they threatened to boycott a match against Turkey due to the…
The Afghan Government Welcomes the New UN Security Council Resolution - 2003-10-14
The Afghan government has expressed support for a new UN Security Council resolution that allows NATO-led peacekeeping forces to expand their presence beyond Kabul. This…
Sergey Ivanov: Russia's Nuclear Weapons are Solely Deterrent
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Ivanov declared that Russia's nuclear arsenal is purely for deterrence and that the country will not engage in preemptive nuclear strikes.…
Abdollah Mohammadi, Renowned Wrestling Champion, is Recovering
Abdollah Mohammadi, a celebrated Iranian wrestling champion, is recovering at home after being hospitalized for a blood clot in his brain. He expressed optimism about…
In Search of Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-10-06
David Kay, head of the weapons search team in Iraq, claims there are clues to find hidden weapons of mass destruction, despite no evidence found…
U.S. Republican Senators: World Bank Should Provide $20 Million Loan to Iraq - 2003-10-02
U.S. Republican senators are advocating for a $20 million loan to Iraq as part of the reconstruction efforts following the war. They propose that the…
Indonesian Police on High Alert for First Anniversary of Bali Bombing
Indonesian police are on high alert for the upcoming anniversary of the Bali bombing, as they have identified new recruits among local terrorist groups despite…