|By Alaa Alghamdi| There can be few more crucial yet intractable conundrums in the world today than the question of the root causes of terrorism. Terrorism seems to strike out of the blue, and sometimes with devastating force; dealing with its effects after the event is very far from being a tenable strategy. If there is a way to deal with terrorism it is to prevent it, […]
Drytunes is the world’s first totally waterproof (as in submersible) Bluetooth speaker that also offers 400 cubic inches of internal dry storage. Its rechargeable battery delivers 16-hours of playback & connects wirelessly to Apple iOS, Android, & Windows devices. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. […]
Fave brand knives are designed & crafted in the suburbs of Boston. These full-tang high-carbon 420 stainless steel knives feature a versatile blade design made by one of America’s oldest knifemakers, R. Murphy Knives of Ayer, Mass. They use reclaimed hardwoods for the handles and come in 2 sizes, with either a 3” or 4” blade. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this […]
|By Nafeesa Syeed & Rinat Gaynullin|Saudi Arabia is burning through foreign reserves at a record pace as the largesse of the new king and regional turmoil ratchet up pressure on public finances already hurt by the oil price slump. The kingdom spent $36 billion of the central bank’s net foreign assets — about 5 percent of the total — in February and March, the biggest two-month drop […]
Designed by slingshot scientist Nathan Masters for target practice, hunting, or just terrifying your friends, this high-powered Sling Shot from Base Camp X features a Spectra laminate core & a walnut handle & scales. A 3/4” straight cut band delivers the power & a leather Rockstar pouch holds your ammo. Don’t forget your eye protection. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is […]
The Arctican puts a regular old foam coozie to shame. The design features 2-layers of vacuum insulated steel & an ice-filled “cooling core” that screws into the bottom keeping your 12 oz. bevvies 3X colder for 3X longer—up to 3 hours in the sun actually. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, […]
Made of S2 steel & featuring precision craftsmanship, the Tool Pen Mini is a pen-style multi-tool that features jeweler-sized bits for working on stuff like electronics, intricate equipment, mobile devices, glasses, your wristwatch & more. There are 18 different bits included & more on the way. A fully funded Kickstarter project. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re […]
The two main stock exchanges in the United Arab Emirates are trying to attract market makers but some industry professionals say Abu Dhabi is offering more generous financial terms and more liberal rules than Dubai, suggesting it may have more success. Market makers stand ready to buy and sell stocks at all times, improving liquidity on an exchange – something which may be increasingly important as Abu […]
Written by veteran rock journalist & former Rolling Stone editor David Browne, this new book about the Dead digs deep into the history & lore of the legendary band. Drawing on interviews from surviving band members and the voices of others who “were there” throughout the band’s 50-year career. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it […]
Most major Gulf stock markets, led by Dubai, rose on Sunday after the Brent oil price hit a 4-1/2-month high, while the bourse of energy importer Egypt closed in the red. Brent crude climbed to $65.80 a barrel on Friday because of continued fighting in Yemen and, although U.S. crude fell on concerns about another upcoming stock build, both benchmarks posted weekly gains. The main Saudi equities […]
Magnets are what makes the Flyte light levitate. It requires no batteries; instead it is powered by induction. The design features an Edison-style bulb using bright, energy efficient LEDs, and a wooden base made of sustainably-sourced oak, ash, or walnut. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at […]
Designed for lightweight, backpacker portability Snow Peak’s simple & powerful Bipod Stove features 2 sturdy fold-open stainless steel legs & a support arm that easily holds even larger, heavier cook pots. The Bipod stove uses canister fuel & also features an automatic igniter. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read […]
Indosat, Facebook bring easy internet access to Indonesia DOHA, 21 hours, 24 minutes ago Indosat, a member of Ooredoo Group, and Facebook have partnered to launch Internet.org in Indonesia as part of the “Internet Tanpa Pulsa Untuk Semua” initiative for all Indonesians. Facebook’s Internet.org will make the Internet more accessible for all Indonesians through a set of basic services, including useful health, education, social media for communication […]
Talhouk … turning data into insights. Microsoft summit highlights data analysis trends DUBAI, 1 days ago The second Microsoft Dynamics Summit, which concluded recently in Dubai, UAE has provided new insights on how Dynamics tools will enable organisations to more effectively make sense of data and fuel greater speed and precision in decision-making. The summit took place at Jumeirah Beach Hotel and attracted hundreds of business leaders, […]
Doha Bank posts $115m net profit, up 5.2pc DUBAI, 18 hours, 57 minutes ago Doha Bank has posted a net profit of QR420 million ($115.2 million) for the first quarter of the year, compared to QR399 million for the same period last year, an increase of 5.2 per cent. The bank’s net operating income increased 2.3 per cent to QR714 million, while its total assets increase QR4.1 […]
Kingdom Holding Q1 profit rises 10.3pc RIYADH, 20 hours, 23 minutes ago Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding , the investment firm owned by billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, posted a 10.3 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit on Tuesday, on the back of higher income from dividends and associates. Kingdom make a net profit of SR139.4 million ($37.2 million) in the three months to March 31, compared […]
New initiatives to boost Dubai’s Islamic economy status DUBAI, 21 hours, 17 minutes ago A series of initiatives proposed by the board of Dubai Islamic Economy Develop Center (DIEDC) recently to boost Dubai’s status as the global capital of the Islamic economy, were approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and chairman of the Dubai Executive Council. The initiatives include the […]
When American writer Kate Bolick was in her mid-twenties, she and her boyfriend used to go running after work, jogging through Boston in the early evening. One night, they passed a woman running behind her toddler in an all-terrain buggy. Her boyfriend smiled and said: “Look: there’s you someday.” Bolick’s stomach lurched, like in a scene from a Woody Allen: the career woman horrified by smug maternity, […]
Life as you know it could be over if the wrong person sees what’s on your computer screen. But with the Sesame 2 device in your pocket, your computer will black-out & lockdown when you walk away, ensuring the security of all your personal information. When you return, it unlocks automatically. Compatible with all Mac computers going as far back as 2011. This entry passed through the […]
This miniature digital camera is built for much more than selfie-stick video posts. It features built in RAW and ProRes recording, 13 stops of dynamic range, a global shutter and an MFT lens mount, making it much more versatile than the average mini DV or POV cam. They also offer an almost unlimited range of accessories for mounting this powerful little guy on almost anything: drones, vehicles, […]
[embedded content] Created by Scottish minister Robert Stirling in 1816, the Stirling engine uses heat to increase the temperature of a liquid or gas to fire the pistons & run. This kit from German model maker Böhm lets you build the desktop-size parallel twin engine yourself (in about 3 hours) and put it on display. This is just one of an impressive collection of miniature motors available. […]
Made for compatibility with all Apple Watch models and bands, the Watch Dock from Mophie begins charging your watch as soon as it’s placed on the dock. It features all-aluminum construction with leather accents and offers USB connection with tangle-free cable management. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the […]
In my previous column, I outlined the innovative German system of cooperative study and universities of applied sciences. These institutes in particular support a practical, hands-on approach to learning about engineering. But where do managers of mid-sized business learn the tools of their trade? As we have seen, traditionally, the answer would be through common sense and trial and error. The majority of world-leading mid-sized enterprises were […]
Using straight, solid vintage Ford Bronco bodies from the 60s, Ohio-based Classic Ford Broncos gives the antique vehicles a 21st century makeover, rebuilding them from the ground up with new, top-of-the-line components. Made to order. via This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. -Werd
