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Marmooka City cut down to size - The National Newspaper Ajman’s largest residential property project will go ahead at just a fraction of its original size, after the developer cancelled more than 180 towers in response to a downturn in investor demand. Marmooka City, the largest planned community along Emirates Road in Ajman, has been scaled back from 206 towers to just 20 buildings.

Ajman approved 172 tower developments - The National Newspaper Ajman has approved the construction of about 172 towers, less than a quarter of the total number originally planned in the emirate. The Ajman Real Estate Regulatory Agency (ARRA) has published a list of the 172 approved towers on its website, compared with the 900 buildings that were planned. “Some of the registration applications have been rejected but many other projects are still under process and may join the list, or not,” said Omar al Barguthi, the director general of ARRA. “Some are registered but still have no escrow account because of banking requirements.” Property developers across the Emirates have been forced to cancel or delay scores of residential developments after prices began to fall sharply last autumn. Ajman started developing many of its projects later than other emirates, which has thrown the construction of hundreds of planned projects into doubt. It is the first time the ARRA has published a list of

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every day during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. Ramaḍān is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual. During Ramaḍān, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds. Muslims are called upon to use this month to re-evaluate their lives in light of Islamic guidance. We are to make peace with those who have wronged us, strengthen ties with family and friends, do away with bad habits -- essentially to clean up our lives, our thoughts, and our feelings. Th

The White House - Blog Post - Ramadan Kareem As the new crescent moon ushers in Ramadan, the President extends his best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Each Ramadan, the ninth month on the lunar calendar, Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset for 29 or 30 days. Fasting is a tradition in many religious faiths and is meant to increase spirituality, discipline, thankfulness, and consciousness of God's mercy. Ramadan is also a time of giving and reaching out to those less fortunate, and this summer, American Muslims have joined their fellow citizens in serving communities across the country. Over the course of the month, we will highlight the perspectives of various faiths on fasting and profile faith-based organizations making real impacts in American cities and towns. This month is also a time of renewal and this marks the first Ramadan since the President outlined his vision for a new beginning between America and the Muslim world. As a part

A beginners' guide to the holiest of months "You who believe? Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, so perchance you may attain God-consciousness." (Surat Al Baqara, Verse 183) As the month of Ramadan begins, people's daily lives change – the pursuit of material wealth replaced by the pursuit of greater spirituality. Muslims take these four weeks as a chance to remind themselves of what it means to be a follower of Islam. As one of five pillars of the faith, Ramadan – the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and the holiest of the four holy months – means more than fasting during daylight. It prohibits physically mature and healthy Muslims from drinking, chewing gum, tobacco use, and any kind of sexual contact. The fast lasts from sunrise to sunset for 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon. Moreover, "fasting" includes refraining from gossiping, lying, slandering and all traits of bad character.

VOA News - Obama Sends Video Greetings For Ramadan U.S. President Barack Obama has welcomed the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in a video address posted on the White House website. Mr. Obama begins the video greeting with wishes for a blessed month for Muslims worldwide. "On behalf of the American people, including Muslim communities in all 50 states, I want to extend best wishes to Muslims in American and around the world. Ramadan Kareem," he said. In the nearly five minute message, Mr. Obama mentions U.S. initiatives to isolate violent extremists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and to support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "All of these efforts are a part of America's commitment to engage Muslims and Muslim-majority nations on the basis of mutual interest and mutual respect. And at this time of renewal, I want to reiterate my commitment to a new beginning between America and Muslims around the world," he said.