DUBAI: Blood donations in the Middle East have been described as “the gift of life” as the region struggles to cope with the demands posed by conflicts, humanitarian emergencies and the medical needs of a growing population. International health experts have called on regular donors to step forward to mark World Blood Donor Day on…
CAIRO: Since the outbreak of the war in Syria in March 2011, many Syrians have fled their country. In Egypt, Syrians have entered many industries, including food, textiles and real estate. But a recent campaign against them alleges that they are providing financing for the Muslim Brotherhood, which is classified as a terrorist group in…
DUBAI: Blood donations in the Middle East have been described as “the gift of life” as the region struggles to cope with the demands posed by conflicts, humanitarian emergencies and the medical needs of a growing population. International health experts have called on regular donors to step forward to mark World Blood Donor Day on…
Saudi Arabia opens applications for recruitment of female soldiers, immigration officers RIYADH: The Saudi Interior Ministry’s undersecretariat for military affairs opened the application window for the recruitment of female soldiers, to ensure the security of female civil status offices across the Kingdom, on Thursday. It noted that applications would be received through the website www.jobs.sa…
Saudi Arabia’s air defense forces shot down five Houthi drones aimed at Asir region JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's air defense forces shot down five drones launched by Houthi terrorists against targets in the Kingdom's southern border region of Asir, a spokesman of the Arab Coalition supporting Yemen's legitimate government said early Friday. Colonel Turki Al-Maliki said…
The eldest of three siblings, I graduated with a degree in business studies from the University of Sharjah in the UAE. When I graduated from high school, my father told me that studying abroad was the first step toward shaping a person’s personality. He encouraged independence and always trusted my judgment. In addition to my…
Arab Luxury World 2019: Industry leaders tackle high-end retail’s regional sticking points DUBAI: The Arab Luxury World 2019 forum kicked off in Dubai on Wednesday and, over the course of two days, will gather together leading business leaders from luxury labels across the world. New technologies, generational change in consumer behavior and the overhauling of…
Arab Luxury World 2019: Industry leaders tackle high-end retail’s regional sticking points DUBAI: The Arab Luxury World 2019 forum kicked off in Dubai on Wednesday and, over the course of two days, will gather together leading business leaders from luxury labels across the world. New technologies, generational change in consumer behavior and the overhauling of…
DUBAI: Sharjah’s reputation as a regional art hub and capital of culture is founded on a lengthy list of institutions, museums and events. One of the most prominent, the Sharjah Biennial, is considered a critical resource for artists and cultural organizations in the Gulf. After supporting local and international contemporary artists in their work for…
TAUNTON, United Kingdom: David Warner scored his first international century since completing a ball-tampering ban as Australia returned to winning ways at the World Cup with a 41-run victory over Pakistan at Taunton on Wednesday.Warner made 107 and, with Australia captain Aaron Finch (82), got the defending champions off to a flying start with an…
TAUNTON, United Kingdom: David Warner scored his first international century since completing a ball-tampering ban as Australia returned to winning ways at the World Cup with a 41-run victory over Pakistan at Taunton on Wednesday.Warner made 107 and, with Australia captain Aaron Finch (82), got the defending champions off to a flying start with an…
BRISTOL, England: Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes said that if men could land on the moon, the World Cup could include reserve days for group matches after the Tigers’ fixture against Sri Lanka in Bristol was washed out completely on Tuesday.The umpires’ decision left tournament chiefs with the unwanted record for the most number of abandoned…
BENGALURU: Saudi Arabia’s stock market rose for a fifth straight session on Wednesday as nearly all its banks gained, while other major Middle Eastern markets were mixed.The Tadawul index closed 1.1 percent higher with National Commercial Bank, the Kingdom’s largest lender, gaining 2.7 percent and Al Rajhi Bank adding 1 percent.The index has gained nearly…
BENGALURU: Saudi Arabia’s stock market rose for a fifth straight session on Wednesday as nearly all its banks gained, while other major Middle Eastern markets were mixed.The Tadawul index closed 1.1 percent higher with National Commercial Bank, the Kingdom’s largest lender, gaining 2.7 percent and Al Rajhi Bank adding 1 percent.The index has gained nearly…
DUBAI: The First Group, a Dubai-based developer and real estate investor, plans to issue $135 million in sukuk, or Islamic bonds, a company spokeswoman said.The developer has appointed investment bank Shuaa Capital to arrange the planned transaction, she added, without disclosing details on the planned use of proceeds.It is one of few debt issues in…
HONG KONG: Hong Kong authorities were shutting government offices in the city’s financial district for the rest of the week after a day of violence over an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial. Early on Thursday around 20 protesters milled about as a widespread cleanup around the…
DHAKA: Bangladesh has accused Myanmar of launching a “misinformation campaign” over the repatriation of Rohingya refugees. The claim was made on Wednesday by Bangladeshi Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen following a high-level meeting in Dhaka to discuss the issue. During the Future of Asia conference held in Japan at the end of May,…
HONG KONG: Hong Kong authorities were shutting government offices in the city’s financial district for the rest of the week after a day of violence over an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial.Early on Thursday around 20 protesters milled about as a widespread cleanup around the city’s…
Released Lebanese businessman Zakka: ‘I was virtually sentenced by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’ BEIRUT: Nizar Zakka, who has barely been out of Tehran’s Evin Prison 24 hours after spending nearly four years in it, still feels the impact of what happened to him. After his release, Zakka summarized what happened to him — his tears streamed down…
Released Lebanese businessman Zakka: ‘I was virtually sentenced by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’ BEIRUT: Nizar Zakka, who has barely been out of Tehran’s Evin Prison 24 hours after spending nearly four years in it, still feels the impact of what happened to him. After his release, Zakka summarized what happened to him — his tears streamed down…
