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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

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

Athens’ first mosque in nearly 200 years opens for Friday prayers

ATHENS: After years of delays caused by red tape, cutbacks and opposition from religious and political factions, the first government-funded mosque in Athens since 1833 opened its doors to

How e-commerce startup Little Jenaina champions local artisans in

TUNIS: Tunisian businesswoman Iman Chaabane quit her high-flying corporate career in order to make a more meaningful societal impact, launching an e-commerce platform that champions local artisans

French minister holds Tunisia talks on return of extremists

TUNIS: Tunisia said Friday it would take back from France its citizens suspected of being extremists, after last week’s deadly attack in Nice allegedly carried out by a Tunisian terrorist. But

Horrified by deadly attacks, French Muslims protect church

PARIS: As a French-born Muslim, Elyazid Benferhat’s stomach turned when he heard about a deadly Islamic extremist attack on a church in Nice. Then he decided to act. A self-described man of peace and

German police say raiding flats, offices over Vienna attack

BERLIN: German police said Friday they are raiding apartments and offices over possible links to the Austrian Daesh sympathizer who went on a deadly gun rampage in central Vienna. The sites that were

Aspirin to be tested as potential COVID-19 drug in UK study

Common anti-inflammatory medicine aspirin will now tested as a possible treatment for COVID-19 in one of the biggest UK trials looking into a range of potential treatments against the illness, the

Britain extends jobs support scheme until end of March

LONDON: British finance minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday extended the coronavirus furlough scheme, which provides 80% of the pay of temporarily laid-off workers, until the end of March and would

India sees early vaccine launch as AstraZeneca deliveries run late

NEW DELHI: India raced ahead with work on its coronavirus vaccine while Britain’s AstraZeneca said its deliveries were running “a little bit late” as countries around the world sought to conquer the