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NATO chief warns of high price if troops leave Afghanistan

BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Tuesday that the military organization could pay a heavy price for leaving Afghanistan too early, after a US official said President Donald

Abu Dhabi Art director looks to the future with digital fair

DUBAI: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 12th Abu Dhabi Art event will take place from Nov. 19 to 26 as an interactive virtual art fair. For Dyala Nusseibeh, the fair’s director since 2016,

Les Benjamins unveils Coca-Cola collaboration with campaign shot in

DUBAI: Fashion’s fixation with food and drink is no secret. In recent years, a number of brands have cooked up edible-themed accessories, including McDonald’s cups crafted into shoulder bags from

Egypt launches ‘revolutionary’ e-invoice system

CAIRO: Egypt is set to launch a groundbreaking electronic invoice (e-invoice) system on Sunday. Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait announced the launch of the first phase of the electronic billing

Turkish competition board hits Google with $25m fine

ANKARA: Google has been hit with a 196.7 million Turkish lira ($25.6 million) fine by the Turkish Competition Board as part of an investigation against the company. The decision comes amid growing

India virus surge continues in New Delhi

NEW DELHI: India’s overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but officials were watching a surge of cases in the capital that comes as people socialize during the festival

Dutch golf star Anne van Dam joins Saudi deep diver Mariam Fardous to

JEDDAH: Dutch golf star Anne van Dam joined Saudi Ladies International ‘Ladies First’ ambassador Mariam Fardous to explore Saudi Arabia’s coral reefs. The Dutch athlete, who is taking part the Aramco

More than 1.3 million coronavirus deaths worldwide: AFP tally

PARIS: More than 1.3 million people have been killed by the novel coronavirus worldwide, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP. In total, there have been at least 1,303,783

Crown Prince: Saudi Arabia able to achieve unprecedented achievements

LONDON: Saudi Arabia has been able to achieve unprecedented achievements in a short period of time, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as saying on Thursday. In a

Sweden plays down immunity hopes as second COVID-19 wave gathers force

STOCKHOLM: Immunity to COVID-19 in Sweden is likely lower than previously estimated, the country’s top epidemiologist and architect of its unorthodox pandemic strategy said on Thursday, as daily

Libyans to debate powers of transitional government

TUNIS: Libyans at UN-led talks were to discuss the powers of a proposed transitional government Thursday, the UN said, as it steps up efforts to end years of conflict in the country.The meetings in

Nowhere to go: Displaced Iraqis desperate as camps close

MOSUL: Iraq has started closing camps housing tens of thousands of people, including many who fled their homes during the final battle against Daesh, but aid groups warn this could create a second

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman opens 8th Shoura Council session

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, in the presence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, opened the eighth session of the Saudi Shoura Council on Wednesday. The king said during his speech that the

2,986 jobs created for Saudis in industrial sector in a month, says

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued licenses to 124 industrial units in October 2020 with total investments reaching SR1.56 billion, official data showed.

Gwen Stefani sparkles in Egypt-inspired Zuhair Murad look

DUBAI: Gwen Stefan’s personal style has never failed to turn heads over the years. That was true in her early days as the lead singer of No Doubt and it remains true today in her current role as a

Dubai Design Week: ‘Please Sit Here’ sees designers dream up

DUBAI: With social distancing measures in effect across the UAE, designers have responded to the “new normal” with three innovative seating arrangements now on show at Dubai Design Week, which is set

Taliban call on Biden to stick to US troop withdrawal deal

KABUL: Afghanistan’s insurgent Taliban on Tuesday called on the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden to stick to the February agreement to withdraw US troops. The United States has

Tourism-reliant Bali turns tide on pandemic

DENPASAR: Balinese tour operators have turned to novel methods to weather the storm of the coronavirus pandemic as health measures force business closures across the island. It did not take long for

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, Germany’s Merkel discuss G20, tackling extremism

RYADH: Saudi Arabia and Germany on Monday agreed on the need to confront all forms of extremism and terrorism, Saudi Press Agency reported. During a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel,

Generation T, Tatler’s platform for leaders of tomorrow, and Credit Suisse have revealed the 20 awardees of the Social Impact Awards, a recognition of impact, sustainability and innovation

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 November 2020 – Generation T, a subsidiary of luxury media group Tatler and a platform for leaders of tomorrow, in partnership with Credit Suisse, announced the winners of the Gen.T x Credit Suisse Social Impact Awards 2019/2020 at a virtual conference, Gen.T Stream.   Awardees were selected from the Gen.T List for their constructive disruption and significant contributions to society in Asia. […]

Arab leaders congratulate Joe Biden on election win

LONDON: Arab leaders swiftly congratulated Joe Biden for his election victory Saturday and expressed hope that the new White House will work with Middle Eastern countries to strengthen US-Arab

Australian envoy to Saudi Arabia hails successful presidency of G20

LONDON: Australian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ridwaan Jadwat congratulated Saudi Arabia on its presidency of the G20 during the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s been a very difficult year for everybody.

Dubai Fitness Challenge: Follow these UAE-based influencers to get

In honor of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, an annual month-long celebration of fitness and wellness, we round up some UAE-based fitness influencers and athletes to follow on social media. Manal Rostom

Egypt art show looks to Giza pyramids for inspiration

DUBAI: They stand tall and proud, with their pointed tops piercing the sky, seemingly untouched by all that takes place around them. The Giza pyramids — oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient