No substitute for action against climate crisis

Dubai presses right keys on cyber security

The UAE has a stated goal of becoming a leading global hub and an open lab for the Fourth Industrial Revolution’s applications. The country has been m...

WHO versus US keeps everyone unsafe

The formal withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO) makes the situation more challenging for the world community, whic...

Marhaba tourists: Dubai shows power of resilience

Nothing can lock down the spirit of Dubai, a never-miss destination for international travellers. The city of superlatives has extended a warm welcome...

UAE’s new government structure reflects wisdom

Challenges are a part of life. Whether it’s an individual or a nation, it is how prepared and determined one is to overcome such challenges when they ...

Mohammed’s moving gesture for Emiratis

The UAE leadership has always cherished values that form the bedrock of society, such as tolerance, unity and generosity among other virtues. It also ...

UAE offers splendid model on women’s empowerment

The UAE has always offered a splendid example when it comes to women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Countries need to fight pandemic, not each other

The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed untold suffering on humanity and this is the time for the world community to unite in total solidarity against the...

The Divided States of America

Last weekend’s commemorations of the holiday marking the founding of the US 244 years ago was like none which had gone before. Division rather than un...

Stay healthy, everything else will fall in place

Ask yourself this. Is anything worth getting yourself agitated over? Losing your job? Losing your business? Not being able to find a tenant for your h...

Lebanese barter clothes for food

The sewer of human suffering continues to overflow as we stand and watch. Only the place keeps changing, not the depth of the suffering. Permit me to ...

Mango season

So this week our very own Saleha Irfan, who could also be head chef of the world, has taken us on a mango filled adventure in the kitchen with several...

Of social distancing and small blessings

Finally made it to the salon after months of taking care of my hair by myself. Was it an easy decision? No, the 90 minutes I spent there was passed be...

Trump seems to be losing grip at the worst possible time

No one likes a know-it-all. They have an answer for every question, no matter how ill-informed. And they’ve got just about everything figured out – ev...

COVID-19: When will humans outsmart the wily foe?

To prevent a dangerous new virus from having its way with humankind, you might take a page from the Chinese warrior king Sun Tzu, and think like the e...

Of freedom and shifting politics of face masks

Congressional Republicans put out a clear message recently: Face masks are OK. You should wear one. The concerted effort, reluctantly joined by Presid...

Brexit will make UK ‘attractive’ to smugglers and criminals

Everything has changed because of the coronavirus, and crime is no exception. Criminals have adapted to the pandemic, and this isn’t the only major ch...

There is a loud demand for a new ‘social contract’

As the unemployed count rises, jobs have become the main currency of political debate around the economy.

Johnson should be focusing on rebuilding country

Dominic Raab announced the government’s intention to independently — without EU backing — impose sanctions on individuals and states accused of human ...

While rich countries obsess over pubs, the global south is reeling under the weight of COVID-19

Cases of COVID-19 are waning in much of the developed world, with life rapidly returning to normal in Europe and parts of North America. There, priori...

Listen to experts

A news agency has reported that the President’s campaign event in Tulsa in June could have been a cause or contributor to a surge of new cases. Are we...

Show some respect

There have been instances of COVID-19 deceased not being treated with the requisite protocols and dignity in many parts of the world, due to the high ...

Good news

Now tourists from all over the world are welcomed to visit Dubai. It is nice to see the first group of tourists arriving at Dubai Terminal 3 after a f...

Not too late

True. Trump is what America deserves. That holds true for all other countries as well. Modi is what India deserves. Xinping is what China deserves. Bo...

Live judiciously

Most countries which have lockdowns have been able to ensure supplies of basic and essential items to the people. Nevertheless, it is useful for citiz...

Happy moment

After the closure of mosques in the UAE due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 was like an Eid day for Muslims. People returned to t...

Virtually potent

The pandemic is hogging limelight these days but it was one of those unusual days when another type of virus was being reigned in. It was the virtual ...

Digital future beckons

COVID-19, with all its turbulences has ushered a digital era, in the lives of most urbanites. Companies are operating with minimal manpower in the off...