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Lebanese FM faces flak over ‘racist’ comments against foreign workers

BEIRUT: Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil has responded to criticisms of a message that he posted on Twitter at the weekend about workers in his country. It sparked an angry response on social media, with many people describing his comment as racist and calling for his resignation. On Saturday, he tweeted: “It is normal to defend…

Iraqi Kurdistan region swears in new president
Middle East

Iraqi Kurdistan region swears in new president

BEIRUT: Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil has responded to criticisms of a message that he posted on Twitter at the weekend about workers in his country. It sparked an angry response on social media, with many people describing his comment as racist and calling for his resignation. On Saturday, he tweeted: “It is normal to defend…

Saudi air defense forces intercept 2 Houthi drones
Saudi Arabia

Saudi air defense forces intercept 2 Houthi drones

Dialogue a must to resolve conflicts, head of Saudi-led interfaith dialogue center tells G20 forum TOKYO: The secretary-general of the King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muammar, has stressed the importance of focusing on common values and ethics to resolve various issues in the…

Riyadh’s Masmak Museum proves big hit during Eid holidays
Saudi Arabia

Riyadh’s Masmak Museum proves big hit during Eid holidays

Dialogue a must to resolve conflicts, head of Saudi-led interfaith dialogue center tells G20 forum TOKYO: The secretary-general of the King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muammar, has stressed the importance of focusing on common values and ethics to resolve various issues in the…

What We Are Reading Today: Taming the Sun by Varun Sivaram
Lifestyle

What We Are Reading Today: Taming the Sun by Varun Sivaram

DUBAI: When a Queen in ancient Arabia wanted to impress kings, she would send them precious aromatic gifts, such as myrrh and frankincense — known as the earliest ‘Arabian oil.’ The ancient incense caravan route brought great wealth to Arabia as it passed from Yemeni kingdoms via Tayma — known as one of the oldest settlements…

Jennifer Lopez spotlights Lebanese designers on world tour
Lifestyle

Jennifer Lopez spotlights Lebanese designers on world tour

DUBAI: Jennifer Lopez kicked off her It’s My Party World Tour last week and took to the stage in California in a number of daring outfits by Middle Eastern designers. Lopez, who made headlines in early March when she got engaged to ex-baseball star Alex Rodriguez, hit the stage on her first tour in six…

TRYP: an urban escape in Dubai
Lifestyle

TRYP: an urban escape in Dubai

DUBAI: Although a lot of people head to Dubai for a fly and flop holiday, it is also a good choice for a city break. Tecom, or Barsha Heights, is one of the places to go to if you want a more urban escape. It is located next to some of the busiest areas in…

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