ABU DHABI // UAE residents were outraged by the “unfair” travel ban issued on Friday that prevents many of them from travelling to the United States. US president Donald Trump issued an executive order barring citizens from Sudan, Yemen, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Iran and Iraq from entering the country for 90 days. “I really believe this is unfair because there are many Somalis across the world who […]
Last fall, I taught a media studies class based on ESPN at the University of Illinois. The class examined ESPN’s considerable impact on all the touchpoints of media: Broadcasting and journalism; advertising and branding; digital and innovation; documentaries and storytelling and impact on pop culture, to name a few. The opening lecture focused on the roots of ESPN, and how ludicrous the notion of an all-sports network […]
The Meizu M5 Note is a nice looking Android phone. Released on December 6th 2016, it has a smaller form factor than the fast and sleek M3 Max that I reviewed last year. The M3 Max has a 6 inch HD display, whereas the M5 note has a 5.5 inch HD display at 1920 x 1080 resolution. Its dimensions are 153.6mm x 75.8mm, It weighs 175g, and […]
Amidst the chaos brought on by President Donald Trump’s maybe illegal executive decision to block immigration from several Muslim-majority countries, first daughter Ivanka Trump wants the internet to check out her dress. On Friday, Trump signed an executive order that instituted a 90-day travel ban for citizens from seven predominantly Muslim nations, a 120-day suspension on U.S. entry for all refugees, and more specifically, an indefinite ban […]
Less than 48 hours after announcing his executive order on refugees, global opposition to Trump intensified on Sunday as world leaders, US (mostly tech) companies and civil rights groups condemned the move to temporarily limit entry from predominantly Muslim countries. Here are the latest updates in the ongoing saga as of noon on Sunday: Global government lash out at order. Governments from London and Berlin to Jakarta […]
By Maher Chmaytelli and Lin Noueihed | BAGHDAD/CAIRO BAGHDAD/CAIRO A global backlash against U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration curbs gathered pace on Sunday as several countries including long-standing American allies criticised the measures as discriminatory and divisive. Governments from London and Berlin to Jakarta and Tehran spoke out against Trump’s order to put a four-month hold on allowing refugees into the United States and temporarily ban travellers […]
BAGHDAD/MOSUL, Iraq Iraq plans to lobby against new restrictions on travel to the United States by Iraqis, arguing the two countries need to preserve their alliance against Islamic State (IS), two members of the Iraqi parliament close to the government said on Sunday. Dependent on U.S. military aid against IS, the Iraqi government has so far declined comment on an executive order signed by new U.S. President […]
The actions of a dental surgeon in Edina, Minnesota, during a routine wisdom teeth operation is blamed for the death of a teen, whose family has filed a lawsuit this week at the Hennepin County District Court. Dr. Paul Tompach, who continues to see his patients under state licensing board restrictions, is facing allegations of medical malpractice over the death of young girl Sydney Galleger back in June […]
It takes a discerning eye to look at the way the sun casts shadows on your balcony and use that as an inspiration for an artwork. But Mohammed Kazem, one of the country’s most-important conceptual artists, is known for using quotidian information and material as part of his creative process. The Emirati is perhaps best known for Directions, a performative series of works created from records of […]
Chinese real estate investment abroad rose by more than half last year to a new high, highlighting the potentially disruptive impact of tighter capital controls imposed late in the year to discourage outbound money flows. Overseas investment from China in residential, commercial and industrial property totalled $33bn in 2016, up 53 per cent from a year earlier, according to global real estate group JLL, as Chinese buyers snapped […]
BAGHDAD An influential Shi’ite cleric said on Sunday American nationals should leave Iraq, in retaliation for the new travel curbs imposed by the U.S. administration on the Iraqis. “It would be arrogance for you to enter freely Iraq and other countries while barring to them the entrance to your country … and therefore you should get your nationals out,” Moqtada al-Sadr said on his website, commenting on […]
There’s a strong tendency in storage to go for the one-size-fits-all approach. Nobody wants to manage two systems when one will do. But you need to understand exactly what your use case requires – and ensure the critical success factors are well implemented. That’s the case with RAID arrays and archiving. Until about 5 years ago, you had two choices for enterprise archives: tape silos or RAID […]
Looking to splash out and treat your loved one to a staycation this Valentine’s Day? We’ve rounded up 10 of the most opulent suites in the UAE. newslide The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi’s duplex Royal Suite is one of the UAE’s largest, at 2,100 square metres. Opened in 2013, it features up to four bedrooms, a 12-seater dining room, a mini cinema and a […]
Last weekend, millions joined the Women’s March in the US and across the world. They stood up for their rights, and the rights of everyone. We need to do the same on the Internet. The Internet gives everyone a voice, but we need people to protect those voices. Online harassment and cyber bullying are real. And, some groups are targeted more than others. Last year, the Guardian […]
(Image: ZDNet) Senior Trump administration aides communicating over encrypted messaging apps may be violating federal record-keeping laws. The Wall Street Journal reported that political aides close to the president are using Signal, an end-to-end encrypted messaging app. And it’s not just in the White House. Aides close to the New York governor and the mayor and Obama administration staff also use the encrypted messaging app. It’s no […]
Almost 2,500 people and firms identified from Panama Papers – Cyprus Mail Cyprus Mail By continuing to use the Cyprus Mail, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to “allow cookies” to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click […]
The basics of good interviewing apply to an audio story. But there are additional factors for audio narratives, especially if you’re planning to tell the story without the benefit of a reporter or narrator. Here are some tips for producing non-narrated stories: Ask the person speaking to say their name and occupation in the form of a sentence. This serves several purposes. You’ll probably need to lead […]
British pop icon Rod Stewart will perform in Abu Dhabi for the first time this year. The crooner’s concert, at Du Arena on March 2, so far marks the capital’s first and only big gig slated for Saadiyat Island in 2017. Pre-sale tickets go on sale from Monday at noon, before general release on Wednesday, also at noon. The evergreen performer is enjoying a fresh spurt of […]
A federal judge has blocked the US government from deporting Muslim migrants and refugees who have been detained at US airports after President Donald Trump issued an order to severely restrict immigration from seven predominantly Muslim nations. The New York judge ordered the temporary stay after human rights groups sued Mr Trump on behalf of two Iraqi men who were detained on Friday after landing at New […]
He also called the United States a “haven” for many athletes hoping to train outside their home countries. Continue reading the main story “Most of our athletes from St. Lucia train in the States,” Mr. Peterkin said. “We don’t have an issue because we’re not on that list of seven, but if we were — there go hopes and dreams.” On Saturday evening, a federal judge blocked […]
It’s not easy being a tablet maker if Android is your operating system of choice and the premium end of the market are your target, because Apple controls so much of that tablet business. But there is a market, and ASUS, which has produced some very good tablets in the past, is prepared to stick with it. That’s good news, as the ZenPad 3S 10 has a […]
Credit: ZDNet In the early 2000s, Microsoft was all-in on robotics. By the middle of that decade, the company seemingly had all but abandoned the robotics space. But this may be the year that Microsoft may be ready to get back into robotics, on multiple fronts. special feature AI, Automation, and Tech Jobs There are some things that machines are simply better at doing than humans, but […]
Mary Tyler Moore wasn’t born in Minnesota. She never lived there. But the determined young journalist she played for seven years in the 70s did. So on Wednesday, when news of her death broke, The Minneapolis Star Tribune was ready with the story. In the hours between first hearing news that Moore, 80, was gravely ill and then that the award-winning actress had died, the Star Tribune […]
Satechi USB-C Power Meter Satechi There appear to be a lot of badly designed and counterfeit USB-C devices out there, and don’t underestimate their ability to destroy a device. Must read: Is Apple out of the woods? To help you test for rogue USB-C devices that might make something go “BOOM! BOOM!” and let out the magic smoke, Satechi has released a new USB-C Power Meter. This […]
