Unhappy wife divorces husband over disability

A woman was granted a divorce from her husband after she complained that the man is physically disabled and can no longer have sex with her.

Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation upheld the rulings issued by both the court of first instance and court of appeals, which granted the woman a divorce after she insisted on separating from her husband.

The woman told the court that her husband suffered from illnesses that affected his sexual organs and that he could no longer please her.

The court of first instance granted the woman the divorce and ordered the husband to pay legal expenses. But the man appealed.The appeals court upheld the divorce verdict, but ordered the wife to pay back the man’s dowry of Dhs170,000.

The woman appealed the payback verdict at the court of cassation, which upheld the divorce ruling but cancelled the payment of the dowry.
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UAE U17 coach blames himself for group exit

UAE coach Rashed Amir insists he is to blame for his side's disappointing FIFA Under-17 World Cup campaign after the hosts were dumped out without picking up a single point.
The Young Whites slumped to a 2-0 defeat against 10-man Slovakia in their final Group A game on Wednesday night – a side they had beaten 3-1 in the build-up to the tournament.
Tomas Vestenicky headed both goals, one in either half, to give Slovakia a comfortable win despite Jakub Gric’s harsh dismissal on the stroke of half-time.
The defeat finally crushed the optimism that was fostered in the UAE ahead of the competition and has left Amir worrying about his job.
Amir had boldly predicted that his side would reach the last four before a ball was kicked but the Young Whites found the going tough in a group that featured favourites Brazil, Honduras and Slovakia.
“We have trained a lot and we did everything we could,” said a disconsolate Amir. “The players and everybody around the team did their best, the blame should be on me, I take that blame myself. It was my mistake they didn’t win.
“I’m the one to be blamed, everyone did what I asked but I trained the players and picked the team and I was in charge of everything. I obviously didn’t do it as well as I should have.
“I have been a coach for 20 years and the coach doesn’t always have to win and doesn’t always lose. Now my future lies in the hands of the federation.”
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The little extras that come with your car insurance policy

When you buy a car you must also sign up for a car insurance policy. But rather than taking on the first policy you stumble across, make sure you read the small print and take advantage of all the added extras that may or may not come with a policy.
car insurance policy
Car insurance is compulsory in UAE and Saudi Arabia – you cannot register a car without it – but the policies and benefits they provide vary widely. So make sure you compare all the options available in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Unless your car is older and has little value, it is worth investing in a fully comprehensive policy that, ideally, covers damage caused by accidents, natural disasters and riots as well as injury to the driver and passengers. But nothing is guaranteed, so be clear about the level of cover you want.
Some motorists ask to remove elements of a policy’s cover to save money. One of the first things to go is comprehensive insurance – particularly on older vehicles. Instead owners choose third party liability insurance, the minimum requirement, protecting them against legal liability resulting from an accident caused by your vehicle. But if you car gets flooded in a storm, for example, you might find the damage is not covered.
To ensure you get the cover you want, there are a whole host of optional extras that allow you to effectively tailor your policy to suit your needs. Just remember, while some of these added extras are automatically included in the policy others are not. So, if you want them, request they are added on:
Personal accident and passenger cover
This is generally included in standard policies and protects you and your passengers if anyone gets seriously injured or killed in an accident. If this is not a standard inclusion, it is wise to add it on. You don’t want to be left with hefty legal or rehabilitation bills if either yourself or any passengers are seriously injured or, worse still, killed in an accident.
GCC cover
If you drive to Oman, Bahrain or surrounding GCC countries regularly, make sure you are insured. In the UAE, some policies automatically include this cover, particularly for Oman, so check your policy if you know you will be driving across the border anytime soon. For Saudi Arabia, the GCC cover can include countries such as Jordan, Syria and Lebanon as well.
Flooding, storms and hurricanes and riots
While some polices automatically offer protection against natural disasters or riots, others do not, so make sure you request this as an add-on for full protection.
Off road cover
If your car has off-road capabilities, it may automatically be covered in the policy but check before you go gallivanting across the dunes. If off-road cover is in place, check whether there are any restrictions on that cover. The age of a vehicle can affect your cover as well as what you consider off-road driving to be. For example, some policies only cover driving off-road within city limits or within a certain distance of a paved road. You may not be covered for an off-roading race or trial either. Be honest with your insurer to make sure your policy supports your dune bashing activities to the maximum.
Roadside assistance
Many car insurance policies automatically offer roadside assistance, a handy addition if you have a long commute and don’t want to be stranded on a hard shoulder for hours when your car breaks down.
Personal belongings cover
If you regularly leave your belongings in the car, it would be wise to ensure they are insured in case of theft or fire. There are policies that offer protection for clothing and personal effects but there will be a limit on that cover. While in the UAE one policy might offer up to AED1,000, another might stretch to AED4,000 or more. In the case of Saudi Arabia, policies offer personal belongings as well such as AXA car insurance which covers up to SAR 2000.So, if you are going to leave expensive gadgets or jewellery in the car, make sure they fall within the cover limit set out in the policy.
No claims
Proof of no claims will be taken into account when you switch insurers, so be sure to get the necessary documentation from your previous insurer to prove you have a good history.  It is generally in a form of No Claim certificate that you need to request from your old provider while getting a quote from a new provider. This will help keep cost of your policy down.
Some policies also allow you to protect your no claims bonus, so if you have an accident, this will ensure you keep your discounted policy the following year.
Hire car
If you rely on a car to get to work, you might want to ensure your policy includes a replacement car if your motor gets badly damaged in a smash. This ensures you automatically have a car to drive the moment you report the accident to the claims department. Some insurers will even deliver the hire car to you. But remember, there can be a limit on the number of days the car hire is available so if you car is badly damaged, you could still end up carless for a while.
New car replacement
If your car is relatively new and is written off in an accident, your insurer may replace it with a new car. There is a limit on the age of the car that this applies to – a time period that can be less than six months old, 12 months or 18 months depending on the policy you have.
Windscreen, tyre or locks protection
A chipped windscreen caused by a flying piece of debris can be a headache for motorists, as you will need to replace the windscreen. However, some insurers include windscreen, locks and even tyre cover in the policy. It can also be available as an add-on.
Agency repairs
Some insurance companies will offer agency repairs for up to five years after the car is registered, rather than sending the car to a garage of their choice. This means your car will be repaired by the actual dealership of that particular model, an element that can ensure a higher quality repair. If you don’t have this as an option, it might be wise to add it on as otherwise you will have to use the garage recommended by your insurer and this could be a long distance from where you live.
Discounts
Ask your insurer about any discounts you may be eligible for. For example, some insurers will offer special discounts if a husband and wife insure more than one vehicle. And if your insurer has sent through a quotation for renewal, always ask if they have a better price. Car insurance is a very competitive market and insurance companies will want to retain your custom.
Finally, don’t ask for unnecessary add-ons if you don’t need them. If you know you won’t be off-roading across the desert anytime soon, don’t include that cover in your policy. By taking additional covers off, it could see the cost of your policy reduced.
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Syrian army seizes Damascus suburb from rebels: state TV

By Alexander Dziadosz

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian forces seized a suburb of Damascus on Thursday from rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad in a push that has shored up government control of the capital's outskirts, state television reported.

Assad's forces, backed by Shi'ite fighters from Lebanon, Iraq and Iran, have been gaining ground around Damascus since last month, storming several rebel-held suburbs and choking off supplies to others in the east and south.

Although neither side appears to have the strength to gain a decisive edge over the other in the 2-1/2-year-old conflict, the government's offensive has bolstered its position ahead of expected international peace talks.

Syrian state television said the army had "extended full control" over Hatetat al-Turkman, southeast of Damascus near the airport road, cutting off an arms and ammunition supply route to rebels occupying a crescent of suburbs around the capital.

The armed forces seized the area in a 48-hour assault from five directions, the report said, showing live footage of Syrian soldiers deployed in the area.

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah had assisted in the assault. Hezbollah is backed by Assad's ally Iran and has sent fighters into Syria to support government forces.

The pro-opposition Observatory, which verifies reports through a network of sources around Syria, said about 17 rebels were killed in the fighting, including several from the al Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). About 25 government fighters were killed, it said.

The United Nations says Syria's conflict has killed more than 100,000 people. Fighting has continued despite an international deal for Syria to eliminate its chemical weapons and efforts to bring both sides to a peace conference.

REBELS PUSH BACK

Insurgents have pushed back against government gains around Damascus but have failed to regain the momentum that helped them seize some suburbs and launch bomb and rocket attacks into the city centre several months ago.

On Thursday, rebels shelled the Jaramana district, a government-held area that links a ring of rebel-held suburbs and is also near the airport road, state media and rebels said.

"This area is very important to both sides," said a rebel fighter in the area known as Anas. "Control over Jaramana means control over the airport road, and control over the airport road means destroying an important supply route for the regime."

Rebels blew up a gas pipeline on Wednesday, knocking out power in much of Syria, including Damascus. The al-Habib al-Moustafa unit claimed responsibility on Thursday, saying it had planted explosives near the pipe.

The government, which appeared to be on the back foot a few months ago, seems to have recaptured the initiative while the rebels have become more divided and distracted by infighting over territory, resources and ideology.

Outside the capital, a car bomb exploded in a heavily-guarded district in the central city of Homs, killing three people and wounding about 60, a doctor at a local hospital said.

The blast was on one of the main streets in the Nozha district, inhabited by members of Assad's Alawite sect and guarded by paramilitary forces loyal to the government.

Residents said women and children were wounded in the blast, which occurred as pupils were leaving primary schools.

In a sign of how regionalized and entangled the conflict has become, Kurdish militants clashed with al Qaeda-affiliated rebels from the ISIL and Jabhat al-Nusra over a series of villages along the northeastern border with Iraq.

A spokesman for the armed wing of the Kurdish Democratic Union Party said the group had captured several positions from ISIL and other Islamist fighters, but the report could not be confirmed independently.

(Additional reporting by Stephen Kalin, Erika Solomon; Writing by Alexander Dziadosz; Editing by Janet Lawrence)

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