With Election Day just one week away, education and political leaders in four states are fighting to defeat property-tax-limitation ballot proposals that they contend will cripple education.
Of 229 statewide ballot propositions in 42 states and the District of Columbia this year, an estimated 22 propositions in 15 states relate to education, according to a nationwide survey conducted by the staff of Initiative and Referendum Report, a monthly publication of the Institute for Government and Politics. The institute is a divi-sion of the Free Congress Foundation, a public-policy-research organization based in Washington, D.C.
In California, Michigan, Oregon, and Nevada, voters will weigh in on property-tax-limitation measures that would limit tax levels and prevent state legislatures from raising taxes without either a public referendum or a majority legislative vote. While such initiatives are not directly related to education, they have significant implications for education funding, according to school-finance experts and observers of ballot initiatives.
"If the [tax-limitation] measures in California, Nevada, and Michigan pass, legislators would be forced inevitably, if not immediately, to make tough choices and priorities," said Patrick B. McGuigan, editor of Initiative and Referendum Report.
"Unfortunately, traditionally, that has sometimes meant a reduction in education funding," he added. "Legislators often turn to education before they turn to the bureaucracy itself when they start making reductions."
But Mr. McGuigan did note that, in light of the education-reform movement of the last year and a half, legislators will hesitate to cut education funds. "This time, it's very possible that, given the political dynamic, legislators will do some other things first," Mr. McGuigan speculated. "They may eventually get to education, but because they may put it a little further down on the list for reductions, education might fare a little better in this round."
Allan Odden, associate professor in the University of Southern California's School of Education and former director of the Education Finance Center of the Education Commission of the States, said that although tax-limitation measures would cause revenue losses, public support for such measures does not indicate anti-education sentiment.
In Michigan, he said, people may feel the need to close budget holes caused by the recent severe recession. In Oregon, taxpayers are rebelling against unusually high property taxes. And in states where there are budget surpluses, he said, voters will be more likely to support tax rollbacks.
In California, voters will face Proposition 36, a property-tax-limitation measure, on the Nov. 6 ballot. The proposition, which is also called the Jarvis IV initiative after its sponsor, a state legislator named Howard Jarvis, seeks to reinforce and extend the intent of Proposition 13. That measure, a controversial tax rollback approved by voters in 1978 that inspired 18 states to enact similar measures, was also written by Mr. Jarvis.
Proposition 36 would limit the sum of all taxes on real property to 1 percent of full cash value; clarify annual inflation adjustments to property value; and require a two-thirds vote of the legislature or local government to increase taxes, and two-thirds approval by voters to pass any bond issue.
Proponents of the measure have labeled it a taxpayer's bill of rights.
Kay Albiani, president of the California School Boards Association, said the measure is so vague that it raises the possibility of having to secure a two-thirds vote of the people to increase school-lunch prices or school-library fines.
The state's legislative analyst estimates that school districts could lose property-tax revenues of up to $750 million from 1984 to 1986, and $150 million annually thereafter, according to the California Coalition for Fair School Finance, a nonprofit organization that says it does not take stands on issues.
According to the coalition, polls show roughly equal numbers of vot-ers for and against Proposition 36 but a lot of undecided voters.
In addition to the property-tax-limitation measure, Californians will vote next week on a state-lottery initiative. Proposition 37 would amend the state constitution to allow a lottery with a minimum of 34 percent of all proceeds going to education.
The proposal has been intensely debated in recent weeks by state officials and educators. Proponents of the measure project, on the basis of lottery receipts in other Western states, that the lottery could bring in $1.7 billion in the first year.
But opponents, who include Gov. George Deukmejian, have countered that the lottery is not a stable source of income. They also say they fear that future legislators may decide not to allocate additional monies for education on the presumption that the lottery can provide adequate funds.
The latest polls show that the initiative is ahead by 4 to 1, according to the California Coalition for Fair School Finance.
In Michigan, Proposition C, or the "Voters' Choice Initiative," would roll back all state and many local property taxes to their December 1981 levels, and would require voter approval of all future increases, with the exception of local taxes that have already been approved by voters.
The state board of education has voted to oppose the proposed constitutional amendment, arguing that Michigan school districts would lose more than $500 million a year in state and local revenues if it is approved. "Such extraordinary restrictions on the authority of state and local legislative bodies constitute a significant change in representative government in Michigan," the board said in a statement this month.
In Oregon, citizens will vote next week on Ballot Measure 2, a 1.5-percent property-tax-limitation measure sponsored by the Oregon Taxpayers' Union. That measure would limit property taxes to $15 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, would roll back assessments to 1981 levels, and would restrict growth to 2 percent per year, according to state education officials.
The Oregon Committee, a group that has spent $273,000 campaigning against the measure in the last five months, charges that Measure 2 would severely hurt education.
"It will devastate it," said Mark Nelson, director of the Oregon Committee. "It will basically take in the neighborhood of $700 million out of the educational system with no replacement revenue and no chance for replacement revenue."
Gov. Victor G. Atiyeh, a member of the Oregon Committee, has compared the measure with "playing Russian roulette with all the chambers loaded." The Oregon Education Association is also a committee supporter.
According to pre-election estimates, Mr. Nelson said, about 58 percent of Oregon voters support the measure, but he said the opposition is gaining slowly as a result of the committee's media and direct-mail efforts.
Voters in Nevada will decide on Question 12, a property-tax-limitation measure that would make tax increases subject to two-thirds approval of the legislature at the state level or two-thirds of the governing body at the local level, plus popular approval at the next general or special election.
And the measure would limit annual growth in property-tax revenue to 5 percent, regardless of new development or growth, according to Michael Alastuey, associate state superintendent for finance.
"There are many sectors that are coming forth with opposition to the question, including the Governor, almost all of our school districts, the state board of education, educators, and teachers," Mr. Alastuey said.
Although a number of state-level candidates have joined in a bipartisan effort to defeat the measure, Mr. Alastuey said, early polls indicate the public favors the proposal.
Ohio does not have education-related initiatives on the state ballot this year, but some educators there believe that local education measures may be in danger because of a decision last year to allocate 30 to 40 percent of state-lottery proceeds to education.
Ohio has had a lottery system for 10 years, but fiscal 1984 marked the first year that state proceeds--specifically $250 million--went to elementary and secondary education, according to the Ohio Lottery Commission. Education officials say they are concerned that the 160 local school levies and bond issues on the ballot may fail because of voters' belief that proceeds from the lottery provide adequate funds for education.
Franklin B. Walter, Ohio's superintendent of public instruction, has pointed out that the entire profits of the lottery would finance only nine days of school in Ohio. "Both state and local funding are required for our schools," Mr. Walter said. "School districts need support for local issues in addition to the state funds."
Thomas V. Chema, director of the Ohio Lottery Commission, agrees. In a speech to the state board of education, he said: "Obviously, the lottery's contribution is not, nor will it ever be, the sole or even principal source of funding for our schools."
Although there has been discussion of putting education-voucher proposals on state ballots this year, no states have such initiatives on their Nov. 6 ballots, according to Mr. McGuigan.
In August, a proposed referendum that would mandate a statewide voucher system in Colorado failed its first test when supporters were unable to obtain the 47,000 signatures required to put the proposal on the ballot in November.
"There's been a lot of talk, particularly in California, of doing a voucher initiative, but so far that's what it's been," Mr. McGuigan said. In 1982, voucher supporters in California led an unsuccessful campaign to place an initiative on the ballot.
"The explanation as to why [voucher initiatives] are not on any ballots is that they haven't gotten their acts together," he added.
West Virginians will vote next week on a proposed constitutional amendment to allow "voluntary contemplation, meditation, or prayer in schools" for those students who wish to use such time. The measure was referred to the ballot following its approval by the state legislature in its 1984 session.
"It basically requires that the teacher set aside a short period of time each day for students to voluntarily think or contemplate or meditate or pray," said Elnora Pepper, a public-information officer for the West Virginia Department of Education.
The measure allows teachers to define the length of the period of contemplation, she said.
There has not been any organized opposition to the measure, which has 70-percent support in public-opinion polls. School boards would be required to implement it upon passage, according to Keith Larson, a legislative analyst.
A number of other state ballot measures deal with school-construction and tax-levy bonds. For a complete listing of states' education-related ballot propositions, see the accompanying table.


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Councillors unanimously approved the revised design framework.
Planning convener Cllr Neil Gardiner said: "This allows for more creativity in future applications – that should be supported.


ECB Governing Council and Press Conference in Riga, Latvia. ECB photo, some rights reserved.
On 14 June 2018 meeting, which was held in Riga, the Governing Council of the ECB undertook a careful review of the progress towards a sustained adjustment in the path of inflation, also taking into account the latest Eurosystem staff macroeconomic projections, measures of price and wage pressures, and uncertainties surrounding the inflation outlook.
These monetary policy decisions maintain the current ample degree of monetary accommodation that will ensure the continued sustained convergence of inflation towards levels that are below, but close to, 2% over the medium term.
The President of the ECB Mario Draghi commented on the considerations underlying these decisions at a press conference held in Riga at 14:30 CET on 14 June 2018.


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"Horses on the Rocks" features some elements first rendered the "old-fashioned way" as hand sketches on paper. These pencil sketches of the horses in motion were scanned into the computer, re-drawn using a pen tool which creates very clean lines, silhouetted, and finally blended with photographs of striking clouds and dramatic rock formations including Tent Rocks and Chimney Rock in New Mexico and the red rocks of Sedona, AZ. The fantasy manes and tails were drawn totally electronically and added to the mix.


HOTEL SKYPARK3,where N Seoul Tower and Namsan looking right from the guestroom window along with beautiful sceneries,you can enjoy a more convenient business,shopping and sightseeing with convenient transfortation facilities nearby such as Myeong-dong subway station and airport limousine bus stop.
Arguably Seoul's most famous neighborhood and undoubtedly one of its most popular, Myeongdong takes shopping and eating to new heights, with hundreds of shops, restaurants, and cafes all stacked on top of one another. The rise in popularity of Korean cosmetics, fashion, and more has made this area a must-see for visitors who come and marvel at Myeongdong's often frenetic pace and energy. Lotte and Shinsaegae's massive department stores are also popular draws for both Korean and luxury products. The department stores, just like Myeongdong's streets, are crowded around the clock. Myeongdong's many street food carts are also immensely popular for their inexpensive and quirky offerings (French-fry-encrusted corn dogs, anyone?). The neighborhood's popularity, as well as its close proximity to other popular sights and neighborhoods, makes it one of Seoul's most popular places to stay.
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From The New International, Vol. XIX No. 5, September–October 1953, pp. 239–243.
Informed persons know that the Independent Socialist League (its predecessor, the Workers Party) and the Socialist Youth League appear on the Attorney General's list of "subversive organizations." They also know that for a number of years, the Independent Socialist League has endeavored to obtain two things from the Department of Justice under four successive Attorneys general (three appointees of the old Administration, and the new one under the Eisenhower government): the basis for the placement of the ISL, et al., on the list and a hearing at which the original action of the present Supreme Court Justice, Tom Clark, could be challenged and refuted.
The efforts of the ISL to achieve these two simple things is a four-year story that winds through the elaborate bureaucratic jungle of Washington. This time, however, the issue is one that goes to the very heart of democratic processes and involves at once the witchhunt atmosphere that has been slowly and with fearful certainty spreading to almost every aspect of American life.
The only tangible result of these efforts of the ISL to be removed from the list came a few months ago when the Attorney General, for the first time, presented a statement of grounds and interrogatories which the organization replied to in preparation for a hearing. A hearing, however, is still pressed for against a reluctant Department of Justice.
Back in 1948, President Truman issued Executive Order 9835 to his attorney general to set up a list of subversive organizations which would serve as an employment guide to governmental departments. Ostensibly, membership in any organization listed by the Attorney General would bar one from government employment. This simple purpose of the list was immediately obscured by its publication, and before long it became a nationwide index used in private industry, the entertainment world, private organizations, etc. A series of private organizations mushroomed up to police the nation and to make sure of the issue of "anti-communism" as a private racket – of course, in no more objectionable form than politicians who, in their general incompetence, have made it their sole stock-in-trade.
The original responsibility for this offense against democratic processes and civil liberties, belongs to former President Truman. For under his executive order, no provisions were created whereby organizations listed by the Attorney General could challenge the action. Secrecy characterized the whole conduct of the Attorney General. No organization ever knew that it was being considered for the list and no organization was ever informed of any decision that it would be placed on the list. None, of course, knew the basis for the action of the Attorney General.
Efforts to obtain that information were unavailing, since all the successive Attorneys General took the position that the Executive Order 9835 did not provide for disclosure of the basis for their decisions. The Executive Order not only did not provide for such a disclosure, it did not provide for a hearing of any kind at which a proscribed organization might challenge the listing. Neither was any provision made for notifying an organization directly that it had been placed on a list. The organizations listed learned about it simultaneously on a day in 1948 when the Attorney General merely sent out a nationwide press release announcing the existence and membership of the list.
In protesting its listing, the former Workers Party demanded an immediate hearing at which it could challenge the Attorney General's action. It demanded, also, the basis upon which the Attorney General had acted. Both requests were denied to it: the Attorney General, under the Executive Order, would grant no hearing, and he would not disclose the basis for placing the Workers Party on the list.
Thereafter, the ISL continued to pursue the matter and finally agreed to attend a meeting to present its point of view before an assistant to the Attorney General. The reader, however, should bear in mind that when the ISL agreed to such a meeting it had not the slightest idea of what charges it had to meet. In preparing a written petition to Attorney General McGrath, prior to the meeting, for removal from the list, it proceeded on certain assumptions about the methods of the Department of Justice, and its subordinate Federal Bureau of Investigation, which it was also certain played a determining part in the case of the ISL.
At its meeting with Assistant Attorney General Raymond P. Whearty, in January of 1951, the ISL delegation, accompanied by Rowland Watts, Secretary of the Workers Defense League, was advised that Whearty had been on the committee which drew up the list. He declared that he was certain that a prima facie case could be made out for his action in any court! What the prima facie case was, Whearty could not disclose! It was based on information supplied by official and unofficial informants!
The delegation assumed that the Attorney General adopted a criteria that an organization which advocated the overthrow of the government by force and violence, supported a foreign government, or was agent of such a government should be on the list. It was led to this belief by the nature of the partial information contained in the press. Therefore, the delegation made a forceful statement of its views to Mr. Whearty, and on the above-stated assumption, refuted the position of the Attorney General.
There was undoubtedly a certain folly to the trip to Washington in the first place because of the position taken by the Attorney General in refusing to divulge any information or grant a formal hearing which would require an official decision by him in response to the protest and challenge made by the ISL. Yet, so strong was the position taken by the ISL and its counsel, that Whearty made a commitment to the delegation that the case of the ISL (and the SYL) would be reconsidered.
What happened thereafter was that the Attorney General refused to honor the commitment. The ISL was given a complete runaround on its case. Letters to the Attorney General requesting information and a decision on the reconsideration, were either not answered, or, only answered upon repeated requests for a reply. The replies merely shifted the ground of the Attorney General's refusal to honor the commitment made. More accurately, the Attorney General stated that the re-examination had been made but the decision would not be disclosed until the termination of a case or two which had been languishing in the District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. By now two years had passed and a new Administration took over in Washington.
Immediately after the presidential election of 1952, rumors began to circulate that a "new deal" would follow in the scandal-ridden Department of Justice. Mr. Herbert Brownell, with a reputation as a firm believer in democratic processes, civil liberties and the Bill of Rights, was appointed as Attorney General. The country was told that the new Administration would revoke the Executive Order of Mr. Truman and issue a new one to guarantee that there would be no violations of the democratic rights of any person or organization. Organizations threatened with placement on any index, would be notified of charges and given the opportunity of a hearing before any decisions were drawn.
It was tempting to think that the old list might go out of existence, superseded by a new one based on charges against an organization, and followed by hearings at which charges could be refuted, witnesses confronted and cross examined. But it didn't work out just that way. No, the old list, which had created so much mischief in the land, was retained. It was learned that Mr. Brownell would apply the aforementioned procedure only to new organizations who were not yet on the list (these were becoming fewer and fewer). But even here, the formal terms of the procedure of the new administration became a meaningless thing, because the new Attorney General, as in the case of the National Lawyers Guild, convicted the organization in a public statement before any charges were submitted to it or any hearing held. Thus, the National Lawyers Guild must now fight its case after it had been one-sidedly aired in public by the man elected to defend the democratic rights of any and all citizens!
Upon the announcement of the new executive order of President Eisenhower, the ISL immediately telegraphed the Attorney General protesting its retention on the list of "subversive organizations" and demanding an immediate hearing where it could contest the list and its placement on it. Under the new procedures adopted by the Attorney General, any organization demanding a hearing within a specified time from publication of its listing, could have one. The Attorney General would, upon such a request, present the protesting organization with a list of charges and interrogatories to which a reply must be forthcoming. The reply was to be accompanied with a formal request, once more, for a hearing. Thereupon, the Attorney General would grant a hearing presumably based upon his charges and interrogatories and the reply of the organization in question.
In July of this year, five years after its original listing by Tom Clark, the ISL received from the present Attorney General, a Statement of Grounds containing charges against the ISL and Interrogatories, reiterating the charges and requiring answers by the ISL. The reply was made on September 3 and returned to the Attorney General by Max Shachtman and Albert Gates, as officers of the ISL and in behalf of the organization. (See Labor Action of September 28, for full text of Attorney General's charge and the reply.) There remains now the setting of a date by the Attorney General for a hearing. This, however, is slow to come forth as we shall show at the conclusion of this story.
The Statement of Grounds and Interrogatories of the Attorney General is an unusual document which has already brought protests from many quarters. It is sometimes difficult to fathom the bureaucratic mind with police powers, whose interests are based upon an active hostility to any non-conformist views or doctrine which challenge the validity of this society and its state power. It is disorderly; it is primitive.
The Attorney General's document contains not merely the stock charges which are leveled against Stalinist organizations, but because someone apparently advised the Department of Justice that the ISL is undoubtedly somewhat different from a Stalinist organization, contains new ones which mark a departure from the ordinary or usual position taken by an administrative body of the government in former times.
Nowhere does the document of the Attorney General charge directly that the ISL, and its predecessor, the Workers Party, ever advocated the overthrow of the government by "force and violence" or by "unconstitutional means," even though they are on the list on those grounds. The most the Attorney General does is to place an interpretation on Marxism and Leninism and declare that the ISL is Marxist and Leninist. As there is no direct charge made against the aforementioned that they advocated "force and violence" no refutation can be made except in a negative way that the ISL does not advocate those methods for social change in the United States.
Is the ISL (and was the WP?) an agent of a foreign power, or some reprehensible and objectionable international organization? No, the government does not make any such charge! It merely asks the question: whether the ISL is such an agent, and whether it does belong to any international body. It knew the answer before it even asked it.
The Department of Justice, as was clear from its document, is in a difficult position because in the case of the ISL, et al., it is dealing with a truly independent, revolutionary socialist organization, which does not fit into any of the categories of its proscription. It knows the ISL as an anti-capitalist, anti-Stalinist organization, which is opposed to all imperialism, United States as well as Russian, as a socialist anti-war organization, which stands for the abolition of capitalism and its replacement by socialism. Its crime then is clear: It is opposed to capitalism! For the Eisenhower Administration, that is enough. Here then is the "crime" of the ISL.
The Socialist Reading Labor Advocate, mindful of the many differences it has with the ISL in the field of socialist theory and practice, nevertheless came to its defense editorially, because it saw instantly the meaning of the position taken by the Attorney General.
The Weekly People, organ of the Socialist Labor Party, in violent disagreement with the ISL, likewise was able to tear the document of the Attorney General to shreds, to show how it was speaking in the narrow interests of the American capitalist class.
Norman Thomas, with whom we have our share of differences, was quite astounded at the nature of the Attorney General's Statement of Grounds and Interrogatories and made known his severe criticism. He and others are fully aware that the position taken by the Attorney General is such that it could be employed against almost any movement or organization solely on the grounds of opposition to capitalism. John Finerty, the noted labor lawyer, likewise voiced his sharp critical attitude toward the position taken by the Attorney General.
What is really involved in the case of the ISL are fundamental and decisive questions which relate to the future of civil liberties in the United States. This is the first time that an organization listed on the Attorney General's index of "subversive organizations" has received the grounds upon which the Department of Justice acts in these matters. It is a document not calculated to hearten anyone about the prospects of civil liberties and civil rights, and democratic processes in the country. Socialism and its advocacy has become the object of government proscription and forms a new legal basis for administrative action against political opponents.
Having conformed to the rules of procedure set down by the Attorney General, the ISL had thought that by this time it would have received a date for its first formal hearing upon the charges and Interrogatories. After waiting for a number of weeks, it telegraphed the Attorney General inquiring whether any date had been set for a hearing. The reply received from Assistant Attorney General Warren Olney III was couched in such provisional and hypothetical terms, that at the time of this writing, it cannot be said with any certainty that a hearing will actually be forthcoming.
In his letter to the ISL, Mr. Olney merely said that the ISL would be informed in ample time to prepare for "any hearing" which "may take place." The ISL in turn replied pointing out that the hearing could not be made such a provisional matter, since the procedures of the Attorney General state that upon a reply to interrogatories and a request for a hearing, the Attorney General "will" set a date and notify the organization in question by registered mail.
At the time of this writing, the ISL is still awaiting a forthright reply from the Attorney General.


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Indian Air Force's (IAF) Vayushakti 2019 event will be held at Pokhran Air to Ground Armament range near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on February 16 from 5.45 PM onwards.
'Vayushakti 2019' will showcase the firepower of the IAF. A wide array of Fighter, Transport, Helicopters, Remotely Piloted Vehicle and Combat equipment will participate in the event.


I have just purchased and downloaded OPlayer for Mac in the hopes of being able to stream my content on my iMac to my Macbook Pro. I am using TVMobili to host my content, but I can't get OPlayer to connect when I am outside my network. I am using this as my media server address: "http://myipaddress:1900/__rootDevice" and have tried "http://myipaddress:30888/__rootDevice" as well.
I have successfully connected AirPlayer to my TVMobili server on my iPhone and iPad and wanted to use OPlayer on my Mac.
It seems the difference is that AirPlayer supports the username and password fields that are required by TVMobili and OPlayer does not support this functionality.
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Middle East | 6 Countries That'll Instantly Make You Not Want To Leave
By Salmah Shahnawaz | 27, Feb, 2019
When it comes to Muslim-friendly destinations, there is no area more perfect than the Middle Eastern region, and the growing popularity of travelling to the Middle East makes it much easier for halal travel.
Countries that are ruled by Muslim monarchs translates to abundant Muslim-friendly services like halal food, places to pray, and even segregation in areas like water parks, the metro, and public buses. It means that even though Middle Eastern destinations comprise of a large expat population, they are used to Islamic culture and attire, and religious biases are practically non-existent.
If you're looking for a relaxing holiday with little stress and more spontaneity, check out these top 6 Middle Eastern countries (in no particular order) that you should visit:
1) United Arab Emirates
When it comes to where to travel in the Middle East, this is a no-brainer, as far as tourist destinations go, Dubai is on the map. But the UAE has made sure that the rest of the Emirates step up their game as well, and every place has something to offer. Whether it is living the fast life, big entertainment, touring the best mosques, or discovering Arab culture, UAE has it all.
Abu Dhabi: Ferrari World, Yas Water World
Dubai: Wild Wadi, Ski Dubai, Sky Dive, Parasailing, Desert Safari
Al Ain: Jabal al Hafeet
Hatta: Hatta Kayak
Must-Visit Architecture
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed mosque;
Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Burj al Arab, Atlantis, Bastakia in Bur Dubai, Souq;
Sharjah: Blue Souq;
Ras Al Khaimah: Al Jazirat Al Hamra (a spooky abandoned village rumoured to be haunted, it is also known as Ghost Town. It dates back to the 14th century and is a must-visit for history buffs and anyone who has wanted to visit the set of a horror movie);
Fujairah: Al Bidyah Mosque (the oldest mosque in the UAE, built in 1446)
Getting around Dubai with public transport is fairly easy thanks to the Dubai Metro. The cabin after Gold Class is ladies only, as well as the front section on public buses. Similarly, Wild Wadi has ladies night in the summer, and Jabal al Hafeet has segregated hot spring areas that you can bathe in.
With masjids, every few feet or so, and prayer rooms in the malls, praying while you're on the move is not an issue. Make the most of the halal food cuisine with every country's food imaginable. All restaurants are halal certified (only hotel buffets might serve pork), so eating out is a breeze!
UAE is considered to be a pricey destination, and that is true if you want to splurge on the big entertainment venues like theme parks and adventure sports.
You can balance it out, however, by going to the beach, roaming around the souqs, taking a ride in the abra at the Creek which is the cheapest ride you'll ever get in the country, and taking the time to soak up the culture. You can find cheaper accommodations as compared to the hotels like furnished apartments, and thanks to the Dubai Metro, you are connected to the rest of the city.
2) Saudi Arabia
We know that Saudi Arabia isn't really known as a tourist destination – just one for Hajj and Umrah. Some people just go for the pilgrimage, while others take tour packages that show them the sites of Islamic history. Even though that is what Saudi is most famous for, it does have more to offer than just that.
If you are in the vicinity of Makkah and Madinah, then you're in the vicinity of Islamic historic sites. The battlefields of Badr and Uhud, the first masjid ever built there, Masjid Qiblatayn – the masjid with the two qiblahs, and so much more.
If you are at all interested in Islamic history, it pays to put an image to the names. Durrat Al Arous Island north of Jeddah houses Albatoul Marine which is a fun place for adventure sports. Flyboarding is bit pricey here, but worth it if you've ever wanted to walk – no, fly – on water! Water jets are attached to your boots and up you go!
Without a doubt, the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah are mandatory. Not just because they are spectacular and places of such peace and tranquillity despite the hustle and bustle, but because they are also home to great reward. Any prayer offered here is multiplied immensely.
Muslims visiting Saudi rarely leave without visiting one of these sites. What most people don't make it to are the Madain Saleh and sites. Jubbah and Shuwaymus are the areas with rock carving show that there that is so much more to Saudi Arabian history that is yet to be explored. The carvings are in a different language and depict what life was like in those days, much like hieroglyphics.
Madain Saleh is not just for history buffs. These fascinating structures built so many thousands of years ago still stand today, attesting to an era long gone but not entirely forgotten. The area used to have fresh water that attracted many settlers who then carved out structures. Today, it is completely dry but the buildings still stand.
As with countries in the Middle East, certain attractions can be rather pricey. But when it comes to history, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
3) Qatar
Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world, and its lifestyle reflects that. Just step into the airport and you are surrounded by brand names and items that seem like they belong in a dream. Despite all this modernity though, Qatar still maintains its heritage, and it is one of the best places to visit.
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Banana Island Resort by Anantara is truly a paradise. Even if you're not staying at the luxury hotel, you can still enjoy the premises. Its tropical flora makes you forget you're in the Middle East, and you are treated to a range of cuisines. Make the most of the beach and sea, go bowling or take a Segway ride on this almost-private island.
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In complete contrast is the Museum of Islamic Arts which houses the largest Islamic art collection in the world. Curated from three different continents, Qatar is proud of this gem not only because of what is within but because the structure itself is magnificent, designed by the architect of the Louvre Pyramid. On its own island with a palm-tree lined entrance, set amid a vast landscape and an impeccable view across the water, this place is worth the visit.
There are guided tours in English and Arabic every Thursday at 2pm of the permanent collection housed on two floors. Unlike other museums, the Museum of Islamic Arts is organised in such a way that you get a feel of what Islamic art is truly like through the homogeneity of a single print used across various medium. Visitors are requested to avoid strappy and short clothing and you might be restricted from entering.
While some prefer the air-conditioned climate of malls, others would rather take in the culture while roaming the souqs. Souq Waqif is one such place that you should not miss. Contradicting the high-end fashion and attire visible in the malls, the streets are where you get a taste of what Qatar is really like. Vibrant in its sights, smells and feels, Souq Waqif has beautiful traditional bukhoor, spices, and embroidered clothing.
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It is also a testament to history as it is where Bedouins would come to trade their essentials too. Katara Cultural Village is a beautiful man-made location to soak up more heritage. From the architecture to the Greek-Islamic style amphitheatre, people flock there in the evenings when the weather gets cooler to enjoy the outdoors. There are restaurants, mosques, and a beach right with water sports and inflatable play complexes, making it the perfect family spot.
Qatar is known to be a pricey location but the country is also very hospitable. If you want to live in the lap of luxury for a few days, this is the place for you.
4) Oman
Even though Oman is in the Middle East – and generally what comes to mind when one thinks of 'Middle East' is 'desert', Oman is one of the few countries that actually has a tropical oasis region. Laidback and serene, the country has plenty to offer tourists. Since a slice of Oman juts into the UAE, many residents of UAE take the opportunity on long weekends or holidays to avail the natural sites available. However, if you decide to stay there exclusively, there is so much more that you can do.
As always, souqs are part of the Middle Eastern charm and Muttrah Souq is no exception. Go there to get your fix of gahwah or Arabic coffee, bargain for souvenirs, or simply to enjoy the feel of being in an Arab country. The beaches of Musandam are one of the areas that you will find people on day trips as it is separated from Oman by a piece of UAE land. Pristine white sands and clear blue waters make this a hot tourist spot.
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Oman believes in conserving their land and natural resources and this is evident at Ras al Jinz, a natural reserve for endangered green turtles, located on the east coast. Visitors can observe them laying their eggs, and even catch them hatching and returning to the sea. Wadi Bani Khalid is one of those areas that are striking and green as it has a spring that keeps running year round. Add those palm trees to the shades of red that the rocks are made of, and you have a very Instagrammable location. #prettyasapicture #nofilter
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Salalah is the vacation spot inside your holiday. Tropical, cool and like a world of its own, this is a must-visit. If you want your holiday to include a bit of a workout, be sure to head to Jabal al Akhdar. Translating to The Green Mountain, it gets its name from the greenery spattered across it, but it is well known for its hiking trails. Another great spot is Jabal ash-Shams, or Mountain of the Sun, so called as it is believed to be the first point that the sun touches when it rises.
It is the highest peak in the region and has some great views. Majlis al Jinn is for the rock climbers out there as it has the second largest cave chamber in the world. The Bimmah Sinkhole is a natural phenomenon caused by limestone that eroded below the surface leaving a spectacularly blue-green pool for swimming.
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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque has to be one of the staples on your list of sights to see. This Grand Mosque is one of the chain of Sultan Qaboos mosques built around the world. The high arches, golden domes, engraved walls and a beautiful interior should not be missed. The Royal Opera House sounds like it belongs in England, but this one is in Oman. Besides the various international performances that the venue is used for, you can tour the location that resembles a palace.
Oman is like one of those shy kids standing in the back; only when you decide to look further do you realise the gems it has to offer.
5) Kuwait
Kuwait may not be a tourist hotspot, but that doesn't mean it isn't waiting to be explored. Like the UAE, Kuwait is known for its modernity and high rise buildings, but they also keep a strong hold on their roots and culture. Kuwait is one of the smaller Middle Eastern countries, but it is worth the trip.
When travelling around the GCC, what is striking is that, even though they all appear to be the same on the outside, different aspects of heritage and culture stand out when you dig deep.
Housing an Imax cinema, aquarium, dhow harbour, and a discovery palace, The Scientific Centre is the best place to take kids. The floor-to-ceiling shark and ray tanks are incredible to see, and getting your hands dirty in the Discovery Palace allows kids to get lost in the wonder of science.
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In addition to viewing the different regions present in the aquarium – the desert, coastal edge, and sea zone – you can also dive with sharks if you have a valid diving licence. The age for diving is 14 years and older. If you don't want to swim with sharks, no problem! Head to Aqua Park, a major water theme park in Kuwait. Whether you are a child or an adult, Aqua Park has something for everyone. Fancy lazing around? Grab a tube and float on the Lazy River. Want an adrenalin shot? Try the Boomerango.
There are cafes and restaurants inside the park which are all halal, but as food can be a bit pricey, take at least a bottle of water with you. Tuesdays are now reserved for ladies' day, but even if you go with the family, there are separate changing areas for men and women and separate prayer areas. Bikinis are not allowed.
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The Mirror House is definitely a must-see as, even though it is an art display, it is more like art in action. You will not be bored. Each room is explained by the Italian-Kuwaiti artist and took around 40 years to complete. Yes, 40 years! It better be good! With visual effect and getting the visitors to interact with the art, this is one thing you have to experience to understand.
Falaika Island is where you can see true history. Take a ferry to the island that is now an open-air museum, depicting the war.
As with all the Gulf countries, the local Grand Mosque is a must-visit. The architecture is unique to the country and its history, and Kuwait's Grand Mosque is no exception. With the hustle and bustle of the city, head here to admire the structure and bask in the tranquility.
Kuwait Towers are also an iconic part of the city. With a viewing platform and a restaurant, you can grab a bite while you cast your glance of a view over almost the entire country. Tareq Rajab Museum is another standout location to visit. Housing some of the most beautiful pieces in history – think jewels and garments fit for a princess – the collection of Arabic manuscripts is what rocks it to international standards.
Mercifully, while the rest of the museum was being looted by Iraqi soldiers during the war, this area was left untouched thanks to the quick thinking of the local guards.
The Kuwaiti Dinar is one of the strongest currencies in the world, so don't be fooled by the small numbers.
6) Bahrain
If you're looking for a totally laidback holiday, Bahrain is the place to go. As a small country that mostly keeps to itself, Bahrain isn't on the map as a tourist destination. There are plenty of low-key things you can keep yourself occupied with though, so if this is you, keep reading.
Camping in the desert might seem like a risky move – "What about the snakes and scorpions?" – but wait till you see the level of camping. With proper toilets, plasma TVs, and food in your tents, just think of it as a relocation of your hotel room. Camping is open from October 15th to March 31st. Head to Hawar Island off the coast of Qatar to bask in nature.
It is a protected wildlife reserve that is under Qatar as well, and a beautiful place to get away from desert life. Explore the souqs for your regular souvenirs. Just walking around the souq will expose you to items that you wouldn't even have thought of getting. The biggest thing that Bahrain is known for is hosting the Grand Prix, so be sure to time your holiday around then and grab some tickets!
You can't leave Bahrain without taking an authentic souvenir for yourself, and what better way to do that than to go pearl diving? If you're finding it hard to decide between buying traditional keepsakes and regular ones, you can take your time exploring Al Jasra Handicraft Centre with displays work by local artisans, or going across to the Capital Mall.
Were you expecting to visit a mosque? Don't miss Al Fateh Grand Mosque! Muslims and non-Muslims alike are allowed to tour the impressive mosque on Open Day. Qal'at al Bahrain is the 16th century remains of a Bahrain or Portuguese fort that is free to look around.
Going back in time a hundred years is the Arad Fort, a 15th century fort that initially guarded its own island before being joined to Muharraq Island. It differs from Qal'at al Bahrain by its Islamic architecture, as it was built before the Portuguese invaded Bahrain.
The currency in Bahrain is also pretty strong compared to the other Gulf countries, so the prices can seem a bit steep at times. With the few things there are to do in Bahrain though, we think a few days is enough time to visit.
Salmah Shahnawaz
Salmah Shahnawaz is an avid reader, travel enthusiast, and a busy body in general. Mostly you will find her daydreaming about her next getaway, nursing a mug of coffee; or with her nose in a book when she can spare the chance.

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Today and the next few days I will share with you a few kinds of fish found here in the UAE. My husband is a fisherman and MashaAllah (how Allah wills) he brings home fish on a regular basis, Alhamdulilah (thanks to Allah).
Because each emirate here in the UAE is located on the Arabian Gulf you will find a fish souk. Every day of the year you can find a variety of fresh fish and each fish has its own season. Now that is colder weather fish like Shari and from the Jesh family are huge…about 2.5 to 4 kgs!
When shopping at the fish souk (Souq As-Samak) you will find two groups of fish. One group is the fish that are caught by the fishing dhows in which the dhows go out on fishing trips that last about 10 days to 2 weeks. Whenever fish is caught by a dhow they are kept in the boat's freezer compartment for that amount of time and then brought to the fish souk to be sold. The fish is still technically fresh (fresh frozen) and still good to buy of course. The main stalls of the fish market sell fish from the dhows.
The other group of fish are the ones caught by fisherman who go out for 1 or 2 days and will bring back very fresh fish (some of which are still alive). When buying fish from these fisherman you will find them on the outer perimeter of the souk.
I season this with some local Arabian spice called bizar, salt, and tumeric and then deep-fry it until it is crunchy.
Fried fish at my home is always served with basmati rice and daqoos along with a variety of fresh greens like arugula and green onions.
This is picture of what I cooked the other day: Sultan Ibrahim and Garfa.
More about fish tomorrow, InshaAllah (if Allah wills).


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Actress with Lupus Spreads Awareness for Autoimmune Disease
In 2007, Maria Alejandra Hernandez was living her best life in New York City, working her dream job as an actress. However, she started to feel unwell, and generally tired and run down. She had a kidney biopsy done, but it didn't lead to any answers. She recovered from the mystery illness, and went on to live her life.
Four years later at age 21, her health problems resurged with a vengeance.
"It started with a pain in my finger, I remember," Hernandez explains. "I thought I probably bumped it or I'm just stressed out. It's probably going to go away."
However, the pain didn't go away, and in fact continued to spread to her shoulders.
"The pain was so excruciating, I couldn't even lift my hands," she says. She was hospitalized for a month, while doctors performed a myriad of tests in an effort to diagnose the cause of her sudden pains.
She was eventually diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. The autoimmune disease was causing her body's own immune system to attack her joints, resulting in the unbearable pain in her fingers and shoulders. Shortly after, she started getting rashes on her face. Butterfly rash, which is a skin rash in the shape of a butterfly that appears across the nose and cheeks of lupus patients, is a hallmark symptom of the disease.
Hernandez admits that she knew nothing about lupus prior to being diagnosed. She explains, "I thought I could tell the doctor, okay, give me the medicine so I can just get better. Well, it doesn't work that way!"
She recounts with emotion finding out that lupus is a life-long, chronic condition: "I remember one of the doctors telling to me that there was no cure; I felt like my life ended right there."
While 90% of lupus patients are women, the symptoms can be completely different from person to person. Hernandez says that in addition to joint pain, fatigue, and skin rashes, she also experienced weight gain, hair loss, and kidney problems. At that point, she thought that her career as an actress would have to come to an end.
Lupus put a strain not just on Hernandez' career, but on her relationship as well. At one point, the young woman told her husband that she likely wouldn't be able to have children, and that he should find a new relationship to fulfill his dream of having kids.
"He said, 'No way in hell!'" Hernandez laughs. Her husband stood by her side throughout her aggressive medical treatment. She now manages her symptoms with a combination of daily prescription medications and a healthy diet. Staying positive is also an important part of maintaining her mental health.
Hernandez said that her blood tests have shown promising results that her lupus is under control. As a result, she revealed that her and her husband are looking forward to starting a family of their own.
"For Warriors like myself, [becoming a parent] might take a little longer, but I'm not losing hope," she declared. "If I hadn't gone what I went through, I wouldn't be here now, raising awareness [for lupus]," she said.
"Now, lupus doesn't control me. But I'm using it to help [others]."
Maria can be found on Instagram at: @mariaalejandrahl. To learn more about Maria's battle with lupus, visit the Today show YouTube channel.
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Is There a Genetic Cause of Lupus?
Gabriella Piqueras is a 16-year-old girl living with lupus in Madrid, Spain. Her DNA may be the key to finding a genetic cause for this debilitating autoimmune disease. Image courtesy of El Pais.
Researchers have long pondered whether there is a genetic cause of systemic lupus erythematosus, known as lupus for short. Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own vital organs and tissues, resulting in widespread inflammation and debilitating symptoms. Now, researchers have discovered a genetic mutation in a young patient, whose DNA may be the key to finding a cure for the disease that affects at least 5 million people worldwide.
One Girl's Case My Help Solve the Mystery
Gabriella Piqueras, a 16-year-old teen from Madrid, is the center of a new research study published in Nature magazine. Ever since Piqueras was five years old, she has suffered from debilitating symptoms, like constant bruising and bleeding beneath her skin. She was admitted to a hospital in Madrid for treatment, where she was diagnosed with lupus as the cause behind her painful symptoms.
Piqueras' DNA was recently studied by Carola Garcia de Vinuesa, a leading immunologist at the Francis Crick Institute in London. In the study, it was discovered that she had a genetic mutation on her DNA that activates the TLR7 receptor in her cell's membranes. This receptor activation normally causes immune cells to recognize and attack threatening viruses, but in Piqueras' case, it causes her immune cells to attack her organs and tissues instead.
Discovering a Genetic Cause for Lupus
After discovering the genetic mutation in the patient's cells, researchers modified the DNA of mice in a lab at Australian National University in Canberra. As a result, the mice went on to develop lupus. Lead researcher Garcia de Vinuesa commented on the study, saying: "It was already known that this receptor appeared to be activated in lupus patients, but no one knew if it was a cause, a consequence or a side effect of inflammation. Now we can show that it is the cause."
The discovery of the TLR7 receptor as a genetic cause of lupus is significant. Not only does it show that genetics can lead to development of the disease, it could also explain why 90% of lupus patients are women. Garcia de Vinuesa explains that the instructions for making TLR7 are located on the X chromosome on our DNA. Since women have two X chromosomes on their DNA, and men only have one, women are significantly more likely to develop the disease.
Environmental Factors May Also Play a Role
Maria Galindo, a Madrid-based rheumatologist, states that although the study's findings are important, it's also important to consider the environmental causes of lupus as well. She explains that there is "a base of genetic susceptibility that, in the presence of external stimuli, triggers an exaggerated autoimmune reaction." She concludes, "Everything indicates that the TLR7 pathway is very important, but it is not the only one."
While more research is required to understand both the environmental and genetic factors behind lupus, this Spanish study sheds light on the chronic autoimmune disease that is often referred to as a 'cruel mystery'. With more scientific research into lupus, more treatments can be developed to help the 5+ million people living with the disease worldwide. And for patients like Gabriella Piqueras, that could make all the difference.
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Experimental Immunotherapy Puts Lupus into Remission for Young Patient
Thu-Thao (center) received an experimental treatment called CAR-T which put her lupus symptoms into remission.
Thu-Thao was 16 years old when she was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, a debilitating autoimmune disease that causes a myriad of symptoms, including organ damage, joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, and more. Thu-Thao's main lupus symptoms were severe joint pain, heart palpitations, kidney issues, hair loss, and skin rashes. She faced life-threatening complications, and as a result, had to drop out of playing sports.
After being diagnosed with lupus, Thu-Thao received a number of conventional treatments over the course of four years, including the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine (the generic for Plaquenil), steroids, biologics, and immunosuppressants. However, none of these treatments were effective and her joint pain and skin problems continued to worsen.
In March 2021, at 20 years of age, Thu-Thao received an experimental immunotherapy called chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, or CAR-T for short. This immunotherapy is typically used on cancer patients, specifically those experiencing aggressive forms of leukemia or lymphoma. This therapy reprograms destructive immune cells in the patient's body, allowing them to recognize and destroy tumors.
However, B-cells (the target of the therapy) are also heavily implicated in lupus, in which they create antibodies that directly target double-stranded DNA. The researchers theorized that they could use CAR-T therapy to decrease B-cell numbers in the body, resulting in fewer circulating autoantibodies that cause lupus symptoms.
Following the therapy, Thu-Thao's CAR-T cell numbers rapidly increased and remained circulating in her system. The B-cells and autoantibodies in her body—thought to be the cause of the autoimmune symptoms—then began to rapidly deplete as well. Just six months after the treatment, Thu-Thao is in remission from her lupus symptoms, and has returned to playing sports.
20-year-old Thu-Thao is finally experiencing relief from her debilitating lupus symptoms, four years after being diagnosed.
"I can finally breathe properly and sleep through the night, and I no longer have any water retention, and the redness in my face has disappeared. My hair is also growing much more densely," said Thu-Thao. She is also no longer experiencing heart palpitations: her heart rate dropped from an average of 115 to 130 beats per minute to 80 beats per minute.
The scientists at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, the German university where the CAR-T treatment was administered, are pleased to see positive preliminary results in a patient with lupus.
"We see this as a milestone in the therapy of autoimmune diseases," the scientists commented. They are now planning a clinical study with CAR-T cells in more patients with autoimmune diseases.
To read more about this new immunotherapy and the research being done at the Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, read the full article.
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