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On this day: May 8, 1979 |
Gulfnews: On this day: May 8, 1979
Gulf News Report
Published: May 08, 2008, 00:09 |
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A daily pick of news events that happened on this day in history from the pages of Gulf News dated May 8, 1979.
Four major exhibitions for Dubai
In the next seven months four major exhibitions are scheduled to be held in the Dubai International Trade Centre. Nine more international conferences and exhibitions are in the works for next year, which will make Dubai one of the busiest trade and exhibition centres in the Middle East. Guy Guillemard, Manager of the Trade Centre said, the objective is to build a strong exhibition base for the Trade Centre to reinforce it as an international business centre.
Click here to view a Gulf News page on this day
World leaders bless fifth UNCTAD rally
Romanian President Nicolae Ceausescu has called on all nations to cut their arms expenditures by 10 to 15 per cent, with half the savings to go in assisting developing countries. His proposal came in one of the several messages read from Heads of Government at the opening of the fifth United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
PLO vow to defy Begin
Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) defied Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and vowed to continue guerrilla raids inside the Jewish state. Begin told the Israeli parliament, Israeli forces would strike Palestinian guerrillas, based in Lebanon until they were completely destroyed.
Egypt suspended from APU
The membership of Egypt was suspended by the Arab Postal Union. The centre would also be shifted from Cairo, according to a decision taken by the Executive Council of the Union meeting in Doha.
Mighty Mac scores his biggest triumph
John McEnroe, a 20-year-old American, scored the biggest triumph of his career by winning the World Championship of Tennis (WCT) title with a four-set victory over Bjorn Borg of Sweden, the world's top-ranked player.
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| Other Gulf News 30th year Stories |
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UAE's leading English-language newspaper
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Staff mark three decades of success
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International recognition for Gulf News
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The future is bright
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From the pages of Gulf News dated December 2 to 7, 1978
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Gulf News Readers speak
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The games people play to relax
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Letters to the Editor
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'I joined Gulf News at a turning point'
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Letters from the past
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Three decades and still going strong
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Willow blooms in the desert: From airport runway to plush stadiums
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Spice of life runs through Sharjah
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Gulf News 30th year: Have your say
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Inspirational princess left lasting impression on a day of sad news
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From the pages of Gulf News dated October 7 to 12, 1978
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Comforts from yesteryear
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From the pages of Gulf News dated October 13 to 19, 1978
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Building up heat and sweat
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Letters to the Editor
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In quotes
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Man of letters gets to grips with the news
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Driven to frustration
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Knocked out by the presence of The Greatest
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Coconut oil ignites healthy debate
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Letters to the Editor
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From the pages of Gulf News dated October 21 to 26, 1978
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In quotes
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Lessons learnt from small beginnings
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Always there in support of a busy newsroom
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Memories of times past and present
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Gulf News readers speak
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From the pages of Gulf News dated October 28 to November 2, 1978
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Letters to the editor
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On this day: November 7, 1978
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Making the borders secure
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Letters to the Editor
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From the pages of Gulf News dated November 4 to 9, 1978
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Shadow over sunny side of beach life
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Touching the lives of those less fortunate
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Gulf News readers speak
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On this day: November 15, 1978
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Gulf News readers speak
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Creek abras defy tide of time
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Letters to the Editor
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Battle against rubbish is not waste of time
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Setting the tone for a life full of colour
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From the pages of Gulf News dated November 11 to 16, 1978
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On this day: November 19, 1978
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On this day: November 23, 1978
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'New start' ends after three decades
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The Don: Soccer's great mastermind
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Dollar peg loses its currency
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On this day: December 6, 1978
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What made headlines in the first week
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Letters to the Editor
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Intricate detail on abayas is height of fashion
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Narrow bridge gave drivers some worrying moments
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Racing towards a new future
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Tell us your story
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On this day: December 9, 1978
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Sharjah Indian School is a class apart
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Bankers flock to nest of opportunities
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Gulf News readers speak
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Turkey is big bird for festive season
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Letters to the Editor
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From the pages of Gulf News dated December 9-14, 1978
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Opportunity's still knocking
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Letters to the Editor
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Gulf News readers speak
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Shedding a look, but not the bargains
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From the pages of Gulf News dated December 16 - 21, 1978
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Offices reach new heights
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Letters to the editor
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Gulf News readers speak
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From empty roundabout to city hub
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From the pages of Gulf News dated December 23 - 28, 1978
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From the pages of Gulf News dated January 6 to 11, 1979
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A guiding hand for the newcomers
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Old quarters that have remained cool
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A long road to a pitch-perfect game
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Testing times for car owners
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Gulf News readers speak
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Letters to the Editor
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Gulf News readers speak
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Letters to the editor
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From the pages of Gulf News dated January 13 - 17, 1979
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No room to swing a cat
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Dreams of region's aviation hub take flight
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From the pages of Gulf News dated January 20 - 23, 1979
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Make room for a rocking time
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Letters to the Editor
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From 'pension funds' to stock exchange
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Emerging culture
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Gulf News readers speak
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Dubai's expo expansion continues
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From the pages of Gulf News dated January 26 - February 01, 1980
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Listeners tune out lingering traffic
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Gulf News readers speak
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Letters to the Editor
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Evolving sound of radio
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Love for sea anchors old and modern
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Golden fixation
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Letters to the Editor
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From the pages of Gulf News dated February 02 - 08, 1980
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Gulf News readers speak
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From folly to family fixture
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Pioneers of private education
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