ANKARA: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Turkey and Libya on Wednesday to demarcate maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean has sparked condemnation from Greece. Athens sees the MoU as an attempt to block Greek and Cypriot energy drilling activities in the zone. Turkey and Greece, although allies under the NATO umbrella, have long…
ANKARA: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Turkey and Libya on Wednesday to demarcate maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean has sparked condemnation from Greece. Athens sees the MoU as an attempt to block Greek and Cypriot energy drilling activities in the zone. Turkey and Greece, although allies under the NATO umbrella, have long…
RIYADH: Acting Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Coalition for Fighting Terror (IMCFT) Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghaidi met in Riyadh with a US military students delegation affiliated with Virginia Military Institute, West Point and The Citadel. The students were accompanied by senior officials from the National Council for US-Arab Relations, led by the council’s…
RIYADH: The Initiatives Center at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz (Misk) announced the launching of the third edition of Misk 500 Accelerator Program to serve and support promising businesses in the MENA region as part of its efforts to support entrepreneurship.Misk 500 is organized in partnership with “500 Startups,” an early-stage venture…
RIYADH: The Initiatives Center at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz (Misk) announced the launching of the third edition of Misk 500 Accelerator Program to serve and support promising businesses in the MENA region as part of its efforts to support entrepreneurship.Misk 500 is organized in partnership with “500 Startups,” an early-stage venture…
Emirati sisters, Saudi breakout stars: Drivers to watch out for at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ABU DHABI: The Formula 1 isn’t the only race to look forward to at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina this weekend — the addition of the Formula 2 and an F4UAE Trophy Round to the on-track action will be sure…
ABU DHABI: The Formula 1 isn’t the only race to look forward to at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina this weekend — the addition of the Formula 2 and an F4UAE Trophy Round to the on-track action will be sure to delight motorsport lovers. Read on for a guide to the young drivers to keep an…
DUBAI: Standing still and surveying the spectacular sights around him on his first hike, Ahmed Shata realized there was more to life than sitting in front of a screen all day. For the 37-year-old Jeddah resident, the adventure started when a small group in his home city encouraged him to discover nature through hiking. Now…
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles forward Anthony Davis shrugged off the boos that greeted his return to New Orleans on Wednesday, scoring 41 points to power the Lakers to a 114-110 NBA victory over the Pelicans. “Man it feels so good,” said Davis, who finished his night by grabbing an attempted inbounds pass from New Orleans’…
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles forward Anthony Davis shrugged off the boos that greeted his return to New Orleans on Wednesday, scoring 41 points to power the Lakers to a 114-110 NBA victory over the Pelicans. “Man it feels so good,” said Davis, who finished his night by grabbing an attempted inbounds pass from New Orleans’…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Yazeed Al-Rajhi, Sufyan Al-Omar and Sultan Al-Masoud led their respective car, motorcycle and quad categories after the opening Toyota super special stage at the Riyadh Rally, round four of the Saudi Toyota Desert Rally Championship, on Thursday afternoon. Al-Rajhi and Ulster co-driver Michael Orr opened their account with the fastest time of 2min…
Hong Kong Airlines delays salaries as protests hit tourism /node/1591216/business-economy Updated 29 November 2019 November 29, 2019 07:46 Hong Kong Airlines delays salaries as protests hit tourism Nearly six months of protests in the international finance hub have dealt its tourism sector a massive blow Cathay Pacific has also had a torrid year, hit by…
MUMBAI: The owners of Premier League champions Manchester City have agreed to buy 65 percent of Indian soccer team Mumbai City FC, expanding their global stable of clubs to eight in countries from China to Japan to the US. The City Football Group (CFG) announced the deal just a day after it agreed to sell…
HONG KONG: Low-cost carrier Hong Kong Airlines said Friday it will delay salary payments to some staff, warning its business has been “severely affected” by the political unrest in the city.Nearly six months of protests in the international finance hub have dealt its tourism sector a massive blow, and airlines serving the city have struggled.“Hong…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top court on Thursday granted a six-month extension to army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa’s term of office after the government made assurances over legal issues. The Supreme Court had initially blocked a three-year government extension to Bajwa’s tenure, which was due to expire at midnight on Thursday, citing procedural and legal flaws.…
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives are heading for a comfortable win in next month’s election, according to a detailed new poll, amid reports on Thursday that the rival Labour Party is refocusing its strategy. The YouGov survey published late on Wednesday said if the contest were held now, the Conservatives would snatch 44…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top court on Thursday granted a six-month extension to army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa’s term of office after the government made assurances over legal issues. The Supreme Court had initially blocked a three-year government extension to Bajwa’s tenure, which was due to expire at midnight on Thursday, citing procedural and legal flaws.…
ANKARA: Ankara is reportedly blocking the approval of a NATO defense plan for the alliance’s eastern flank until it gets the green light over its security concerns in Syria. Ahead of NATO’s 70th anniversary summit in London next week, Turkey has allegedly asked for more political support in its fight against the Syrian Kurdish YPG…
France warns Turkey over Syria military action ahead of talks with European leaders MENEKSE TOKYAY ANKARA: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday issued a stern warning to Turkey over its military action in Syria ahead of a crunch meeting on the issue with European leaders next week. Speaking prior to talks between Turkey, Germany, France…
MENEKSE TOKYAY ANKARA: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday issued a stern warning to Turkey over its military action in Syria ahead of a crunch meeting on the issue with European leaders next week. Speaking prior to talks between Turkey, Germany, France and the UK, due to take place on the sidelines of the Dec.…
