SAN FRANCISCO, US: Uber filed documents Thursday for its much-anticipated public share offering expected to be the largest in the tech sector in years, and a bellwether for other venture-backed startups eyeing Wall Street listing.The filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission contained no specific pricing or timing for the market debut for Uber, which…
Saudi Arabia on right economic road — even according to ‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini BAHRAIN: Economist Nouriel Roubini famously predicted the global financial crisis of 2008, earning himself the nickname “Dr. Doom” in the process. But even he is not gloomy about the potential of Saudi Arabia’s reform plans — which he believes will make…
YEHUD, Israel: Israeli spacecraft Beresheet crashed onto the moon on Thursday after a series of technical failures during its final descent, shattering hopes of a historic controlled landing on the lunar surface.The unmanned robotic lander suffered periodic engine and communications failures during the landing sequence, which lasted around 21 minutes, the support team said.Beresheet, whose…
YEHUD, Israel: Israeli spacecraft Beresheet crashed onto the moon on Thursday after a series of technical failures during its final descent, shattering hopes of a historic controlled landing on the lunar surface.The unmanned robotic lander suffered periodic engine and communications failures during the landing sequence, which lasted around 21 minutes, the support team said.Beresheet, whose…
KABUL: The Afghan government has announced the creation of a new army corps for the north of the country where Taliban insurgents have made recent gains. The additional troop presence is aimed at beefing up military support against increased Taliban attacks on security forces and infrastructure projects. President Ashraf Ghani has previously said that more…
TRIPOLI, GENEVA: They trekked through the Sahara in hope of crossing the Mediterranean to a better life in Europe — but instead ended up in squalid detention centers and are now engulfed by war. Thousands of African and Syrian migrants and refugees are trapped in Tripoli as a battle for the city draws closer. The…
TRIPOLI, GENEVA: They trekked through the Sahara in hope of crossing the Mediterranean to a better life in Europe — but instead ended up in squalid detention centers and are now engulfed by war. Thousands of African and Syrian migrants and refugees are trapped in Tripoli as a battle for the city draws closer. The…
JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to form a right-wing governing coalition on Thursday after securing victory in a high-stakes Israeli election despite a strong challenge from a centrist alliance. The results from Tuesday’s vote came despite corruption allegations against the 69-year-old premier and kept him on course to become Israel’s longest-serving prime minister later…
Compensate passengers with special needs who are refused flights, Saudi carriers told /node/1481336/saudi-arabia Updated 12 min 8 sec ago April 12, 2019 03:41 0 Compensate passengers with special needs who are refused flights, Saudi carriers told Updated 12 min 8 sec ago SPA April 12, 2019 03:41 RIYADH: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)…
RIYADH: A total of 74 young Saudi men and women will enter a national challenge to contribute to the construction of the city of NEOM.The Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Foundation (Misk) has invested in the youths in recent years by enrolling them in educational programs in the top 10 universities in the world…
Saudi Arabia gifts Qur’an to thousands at Tunis book fair /node/1481326/saudi-arabia Updated 12 April 2019 April 12, 2019 03:22 0 Saudi Arabia gifts Qur’an to thousands at Tunis book fair Updated 12 April 2019 SPA April 12, 2019 03:22 TUNIS: Thousands of copies of the Holy Qur’an have been handed out to visitors flocking to…
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WASHINGTON: An international scientific team on Wednesday announced a milestone in astrophysics — the first-ever photo of a black hole — using a global network of telescopes to gain insight into celestial objects with gravitational fields so strong no matter or light can escape.The team’s observations of the black hole at the center of Messier…
JAKARTA: Shanti Ramchand learned quickly what was expected when she began campaigning in Jakarta for Indonesia’s national parliament – distribute envelopes of cash at a small campaign event, and gift a motorcycle or an airconditioning unit to the community leader.Ramchand, an aspiring politician from the National Democrat Party, part of President Joko Widodo’s coalition, is…
In this book, Rania Abouzeid describes the people who suffer and endure in the Syrian civil war. “There is no better way to refocus on Syria than to read Abouzeid’s book. A freelance journalist who has covered the war since its inception, Abouzeid tells the story of the conflict through the life stories of individuals,”…
LONDON: Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says defenders will have to adapt to VAR after the latest controversial incident in the Champions League quarterfinal win against Manchester City.City were awarded a penalty in the 13th minute of Tuesday’s first-leg tie at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Raheem Sterling’s shot hit Danny Rose’s arm.None of the players…
