The two projects, the first to open since Mr. Trump became president, are among the dozen international business deals from his former life still moving forward — from India to Indonesia, Uruguay to the Dominican Republic. None of them are “new deals,” as defined by the family, as they were already well underway before the election. Continue reading the main story A Web of Complications Mr. Sajwani […]
By Maher Chmaytelli and Isabel Coles | BAGHDAD/SOUTH OF MOSUL, Iraq BAGHDAD/SOUTH OF MOSUL, Iraq U.S.-backed Iraqi forces on Sunday launched a ground offensive to dislodge Islamic State militants from their remaining stronghold in Mosul, in the western part of the city, and put an end to their ambitions for territorial rule in Iraq. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the start of the offensive, asking Iraqi […]
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/ 19 Feb) — The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has called on President Rodrigo Duterte to heed the clamor of various groups to reconsider his decision terminating the peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front (NDF) as it expressed willingness to proceed with the February 22 to 27 negotiations in The Netherlands, to work on a bilateral ceasefire agreement. As a “positive gesture,” […]
Police in Dubai have warned against reckless driving in wet weather after the arrest of a young Emirati filmed performing stunts in City Walk over the weekend. A video of the young man driving in circles at speed, known as ‘doughnuts’, just metres from pedestrians after heavy rain on Saturday was posted on social media and has been viewed thousands of times. The incident was reported and […]
Photo Iraqi forces advance toward western Mosul on Sunday. Credit Khalid Al-Mousily/Reuters ERBIL, Iraq — Iraq’s government announced the beginning of an offensive on Sunday to take back the western half of Mosul from the Islamic State, nearly three years after the city was overrun by the terror group. Overnight, planes crisscrossed the sky over the city’s occupied half, carpeting the ground with leaflets, which made a […]
UAE-based developer Manazel Real Estate has announced that it is preparing to launch a major coastal project in the Ghantoot area, an area situated between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The project is currently in the licensing stage, with further details to be announced at the Cityscape exhibition in Abu Dhabi in April, the company said in a statement. Mohamed Mehanna Al Qubaisi, chairman of Manazel Real Estate, […]
For populists on both sides of the Atlantic, “expert” is now an expletive, a synonym for out-of-touch elitists swindling the common man. This was perhaps most obvious during the Brexit referendum campaign, when the UK Justice Secretary and “Leave” advocate Michael Gove told a stunned interviewer that “the people of this country have had enough of experts … from organizations with acronyms saying that they know what is best.” Polling indicates […]
DUBAI // The Terry Fox Run returned to Dubai yesterday for the first time in three years, with more than 4,000 people taking part in the cancer research event despite the cool, cloudy weather. Participants were able to run, walk, bike and rollerblade or use a wheelchair on the 5-kilometre route on the creek side of Dubai Festival City Mall. The event was held under the patronage […]
Photo The American Freestyle Wrestling team on Saturday in Tehran before returning to the United States. Credit Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times IMAM KHOMEINI AIRPORT, Iran — When the United States wrestling team arrived at 3 a.m. on Saturday at an airport hotel outside Iran’s capital, Tehran, staff members ordered out for pizza. “We were all over the lobby, eating out of the boxes,” said […]
Researchers have developed a novel workflow combining machine learning and density functional theory calculations to create design guidelines for new materials that exhibit useful electronic properties, such as ferroelectricity and piezoelectricity. (via WSJ)
KGI Research via 9to5mac Apple’s upcoming iPhone 8 will feature a “function area” at the bottom of its edge-to-edge OLED display, replacing the current iPhone’s home button with Touch ID, according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. Kuo, who has correctly pegged Apple launches in the past, detailed the “function area” found at the bottom of the phone in a slide to investors. The 5.8-inch […]
The search for the elusive former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya has shifted to the medical equipment found on the premises of the locked-down temple to find clues to the state of his health. Despite three days of searches of the sprawling Pathum Thani temple, which the authorities have effectively sealed off to control movements in and out, Phra Dhammajayo continues to evade arrest. Of particular interest […]
18 February 2017 Abu Dhabi – NIMR Automotive, a subsidiary of Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), the UAE’s integrated defence manufacturing and services platform is showcasing its new JAIS 6×6 military vehicle at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), demonstrating Abu Dhabi’s growing capabilities in military manufacturing. “This vehicle is a major milestone for NIMR as we grow our production, expand our product range and break into new […]
US President Donald Trump’s two sons Eric and Donald Jr attended the launch of The Trump International Golf Club in Dubai on Saturday. In celebration of the opening of the Trump International Golf Club Dubai at Damac Hills, Damac Properties said in a statement that it led a golf course tour, with guests of honour including the Trump brothers. Hussain Sajwani, chairman, Damac Properties, said: “It is […]
DUBAI Dubai police have summoned a Russian model who posed for a video while dangling from a skyscraper to sign a pledge not to put her life in danger again, a local newspaper reported on Saturday. A video of the model, identified by local media as 23-year-old Viktoria Odintcova, went viral after she posted it on her Instagram account earlier in the week. It shows her stepping […]
DUBAI U.S. President Donald Trump’s eldest sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump were guests of honor at the opening of a Trump-branded golf course in Dubai on Saturday, the first Trump property project launched since their father’s inauguration. Speaking on a stage in front of the clubhouse at the Trump International Golf Club Dubai, Donald Trump Jr. praised the development of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for February 19, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Art exhibition Catch […]
Those bombings never happened, but the intent of the conspiracy, prosecutors said, was to destroy New York landmarks, kill hundreds of people and force the United States to abandon its support for Israel and Egypt. Continue reading the main story Prosecutors also asserted that Mr. Rahman was linked to the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, which killed six people. In Mr. Abdel Rahman’s trial, prosecutors […]
The first modular seating elements are set to be installed at Al Bayt Stadium – Al Khor City as construction continues to advance, according to the organisers of the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament. The stands of Al Bayt Stadium – Al Khor City are now visible from afar reaching a height of 39 metres from ground level, a statement said. It added that the modular construction […]
By Michelle Price / ReutersHONG KONG — Hong Kong is beefing up its anti-money laundering and corporate disclosure laws in a move that some financial crime specialists say could lead to the exodus of billions of dollars in assets from the territory as people seek to avoid increased scrutiny. The Chinese territory’s government has been rattled by last year’s Panama Papers scandal, which showed that Hong Kong […]
About 40 percent of new hotel supply expected in Riyadh during 2017 will be delayed, but pressure will remain on room rates, according to a new report by real estate consultants Colliers. Despite the softening impact of new supply on the market this year, Colliers forecast that full-year 2017 revenue per available room (RevPAR) for hoteliers in the Saudi capital will fall by 4 percent. The report […]
ABU DHABI // Parents have a responsibility to educate their children about separating recyclable material, says Abu Dhabi’s centre for waste management. Tadweer has provided more than 200,000 black and green bins across the emirate to make separation easy and feasible for everyone. Mohammed Sadique, an Indian resident of Al Zahiya, is one father who has taken up the challenge. “I have two children, aged 7 and […]
Good morning. Here’s our morning roundup of all the media news you need to know. Want to get this briefing in your inbox every morning? Subscribe here. So what if Donald Trump strong-armed media advertisers in the same way he’s trying to get companies to keep jobs in the United States? The subject was broached by a faraway observer after Trump’s angry and rambling anti-press rhetorical screed […]
BRUSSELS One person was killed and about 20 injured, two seriously, on Saturday when a carriage toppled onto its side in a train derailment in Belgium, rescue workers said. Rail operator SNCB said the passenger train bound for Brussels jumped the tracks shortly after leaving the city of Leuven, 25 km (16 miles) east of the capital at about 1.20 p.m. (1220 GMT). Pictures posted on the […]
