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Dubai Airshow 2019 a roaring success

Dubai has every reason to feel on top of the world. The roaring success of the latest edition of the Dubai Airshow proves that the mega event is a perfect platform for new ventures,

10 hours ago

The best albums

While the way we listen to music has drastically changed over the last decade, no one can deny they quality of music that has come out. This week we take a look at some of the most stand-out albums of the last 10 years by a variety of different artists.

17 hours ago

Remarkable effort by UAE for polio-free world

It’s heartening that global leaders who convened at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum in Abu Dhabi reaffirmed their commitment to eradicate polio and pledged $2.6 billion

20 Nov 2019

US backing for settlements a blow to peace

Washington’s decision to back Israel’s right to build Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank by abandoning its four-decade-old position that they were “inconsistent

19 Nov 2019

Soaring diabetes cases a cause for concern

The soaring prevalence of diabetes in the world, with nearly three times more diabetics today than 35 years ago, is a matter of huge concern and it is disappointing that the marking of the World Diabetes Day on Thursday did not help create significant alertness about the challenge posed by the sweet killer.

17 Nov 2019

Online safety for children a key issue

Protecting children from exploitation and ensuring their online safety is a prime responsibility for countries across the world. It is good that on the occasion

15 Nov 2019

Sisi’s visit bolsters already-strong relations

Egypt always holds a special place in the hearts of UAE nationals and residents. There are multi-dimensional links connecting the two countries and the two peoples, especially in

14 Nov 2019

Love on the big screen

Who doesn’t love a good romantic movie or two? One of Hollywood’s most loved genres is full of fantasy and rich story telling.

14 Nov 2019

Challenge fosters culture of reading

There is no friend as loyal as a book, once wrote Ernest Hemingway. Reading shapes minds, builds harmony in society, enhances communication and is the best

13 Nov 2019

Apt ruling on labelling of settlement goods

The ruling by the European Union’s top court that food products from Israeli-occupied territories must be labelled as such to avoid misleading consumers, in particular if they come

12 Nov 2019

Action needed to end Rohingya suffering

The filing of a case by Gambia at the United Nations’ highest court accusing Myanmar of genocide in its campaign against its Rohingya Muslim minority is a step in the right direction

11 Nov 2019