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Sharjah 24
2 days ago
- General
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Ruler welcomes more Eid Al Adha well-wishers
Greetings from various segments of society His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah accepted Eid Al Adha greetings from sheikhs, senior officials, citizens, residents, dignitaries, tribal representatives, and members of various communities, who came to extend their congratulations on this blessed religious occasion. Prayers and blessings for the occasion The well-wishers extended their heartfelt congratulations and blessings on this cherished occasion, praying to Almighty God to re-visit this occasion on His Highness with continued health and well-being, upon the United Arab Emirates with greater progress and prosperity, and upon the Arab and Islamic nations with peace, blessings, and abundance. Attendance of senior officials and dignitaries The reception was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority; Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler's Office; Sheikh Khalid bin Issam Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Civil Aviation Department; Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development; Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Districts Affairs Department; Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority; Sheikh Saud bin Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director General of the Sharjah Digital Authority; along with several sheikhs; His Excellency Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention; His Excellency Rashid Ahmed bin Al Sheikh, Head of Al Diwan Al Amiri, and a number of department heads, government officials, and citizens.
Khaleej Times
02-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Man cleared of Dh200,000 'debt' after swearing in court he didn't borrow amount
A man was cleared of an alleged Dh200,000 debt after swearing in court that he had not borrowed the amount from his friend three years ago, the Al Ain Court ruled on Thursday. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit claiming the defendant owed him Dh200,000, along with an additional Dh50,000 for delays that allegedly caused financial losses and legal fees. As proof, the plaintiff presented a witness but had no legal documentation to confirm the loan. The defence lawyer argued that a witness testimony could not be used as evidence for financial claims exceeding Dh50,000, citing Article 66 of Law No 35 of 2022. The court upheld defence argument, noting that the plaintiff had no valid reason for failing to provide written or electronic proof of the loan. Given the lack of documentation, the plaintiff requested that the defendant be asked to take a decisive oath — a Shariah concept followed by UAE laws when a case lacks material evidence. The defendant swore under oath: 'I swear by Almighty God that I did not borrow Dh200,000 from the plaintiff and am not liable for the amount claimed. God is my witness.' A decisive oath serves as a final resolution to a dispute when one party cannot provide evidence, leaving the case to be settled based on the conscience of the opposing party. Once taken, it conclusively determines the outcome. Following the oath, the court ruled that the plaintiff's claim had lost its legal basis and dismissed the case. The plaintiff was also ordered to cover all court fees and expenses, in line with Article 133 of the Civil Procedure Law.
Sharjah 24
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Ruler exchanges Ramadan greetings with FNC members.
His Highness welcomed the FNC president and members, and they discussed a variety of social issues aimed at safeguarding people's dignity, strengthening family relationships, and upholding Arab, Islamic, and national values. The conversations also focused on the importance of education and culture in empowering future generations and shaping their destiny. His Highness and the attendees prayed to Almighty God to continue blessing the UAE with wealth, progress, security, and stability under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh They also prayed that the Arab and Islamic nations be blessed with goodness, prosperity, security, and peace, as well as that all Muslims' fasting, prayers, and pious supplications throughout Ramadan be accepted.
Arab Times
28-02-2025
- General
- Arab Times
HH. Amir of Kuwait Exchanges Ramadan Greetings with Arab and Islamic Leaders
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 27: His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, exchanged messages of congratulations with the leaders of brotherly Arab nations and friendly Islamic countries on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. He prayed to Almighty God to bless the Arab and Islamic nations with prosperity, goodness, and abundant blessings during this sacred month.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tennessee immigration bill criminalizes officials for votes of conscience
Tennessee's newly passed legislation on immigration enforcement prohibits elected officials from passing "sanctuary city" policies or face a felony conviction, a $3,000 fine and removal from office. This portion of House Bill 6001/Senate Bill 6002, which passed in the January special legislation session of the Tennessee General Assembly, is plain wrong and flies in the face of the state Constitution's protections of citizens to express their rights on matters of conscience. Sanctuary cities − in which undocumented immigrants are protected by municipalities from federal enforcement − are already illegal in Tennessee, so this provision is unnecessary, capricious and meant to intimidate representatives of the people at the most local level. On Jan. 30, the Nashville-Metro Council's Immigrant Caucus released a statement simply saying, "See you in court." Around the same time that day, Gov. Bill Lee touted the legislation passed in the special session, including the immigration proposal, the Education Freedom Act on expanding school vouchers statewide and disaster aid for Northeast Tennessee areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene. He clearly plans to sign the immigration enforcement bill, warts and all. Citizens are right to push back and hopefully the courts will defend residents from state government overreach. The Tennessee Constitution's Declaration of Rights appears in Article I of the document and Section 3 says: "That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any minister against his consent; that no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience; and that no preference shall ever be given, by law, to any religious establishment or mode of worship." While this section addresses freedom of religion, it is important to note that it is ultimately about respecting matters of conscience. This is not license to disobey the law, but rather the freedom to speak out against laws that citizens may oppose, without the risk of imprisonment or other penalty. Abolitionists famously used arguments of faith to challenge the institution of slavery. While the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in 1865, it took until 2022 for Tennessee voters to amend the state Constitution to prohibit slavery in every form including imprisonment. Opinion: Trump's election shows Americans are tired of immigration laws going unenforced In the last decade, state lawmakers in the super majority Republican legislature have passed laws on conscience, for example, permitting counselors to deny treatment to patients based on "sincerely held beliefs." A 2024 law allows ministers not to solemnize civil marriages "based on the person's conscience or religious beliefs." Lawmakers are unevenly applying protections for "conscience" based on their politics, not on good governance. The only Republican in the state Senate to vote against the bill, Sen. Todd Gardenhire, R-Chattanooga, warned colleagues about creating a "dangerous precedent." He is absolutely right. Besides threatening officials with felonies, the Tennessee immigration enforcement legislation also: Forms a new immigration enforcement division within the Department of Safety Establishes different licenses and IDs to distinguish between citizens and non-citizens or temporary residents Incents local governments to participate in a federal program known as 287(g) to assist national law officers on immigration enforcement Creates a $5 million grant fund to train local law enforcement Remember that immigration enforcement is left to the federal government not the States, per the U.S. Constitution. However, states including Tennessee are updating their laws to align with the priorities of the Trump Administration, which made mass deportation a key part of its agenda. That is a political consideration in deference to a political figure. Law-and-order proponents in the legislature should balked that Trump thinks he can amend the U.S. Constitution with an executive order, such as, the one banning birthright citizenship, which is allowed under the 14th Amendment. Citizens and the courts are rightfully pushing back. Likewise, lawmakers cannot snub the state Constitution just because it might contradict their political preferences and call into question their political loyalties. This part of the law criminalizing conscience, at the very least, should be struck down. No one in Tennessee should risk being charged with a felony because they disagree with the actions of the Tennessee General Assembly. David Plazas is the director of opinion and engagement for the USA TODAY Network Tennessee. He is an editorial board member of The Tennessean. He hosts the Tennessee Voices videocast and curates the Tennessee Voices and Latino Tennessee Voices newsletters. Call him at (615) 259-8063, email him at dplazas@ or find him on X at @davidplazas. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: TN immigration bill is political game, not good governance | Opinion
