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Sheikh Thani Conveys Condolences of HH the Emir, Deputy Emir to Saudi King's Advisor

Jeddah - Arab Today

HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani conveyed the condolences of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, to Prince Khalid Al-Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Governor of Makkah Region and to the Princes, members of the Royal Family in theRead more

IOF Arrest Three Children in Bethlehem, Nablus

Ramallah - Arab Today

The Israeli occupation forces arrested a Palestinian boy from the West Bank city of Bethlehem during a raid carried out on Saturday. Palestinian sources said that the IOF arrested a 16-year-old boy from Al-Saf Street in the center of Bethlehem after breaking into his father's house. The Israeli occupation forces also arrested two children from the town of Sabastiya, northRead more

Meraas’ Bluewaters Island in Dubai moves into the ‘building-finishes’ stage

Dubai - Arab Today

The developer of the Dh6 billion Bluewaters Island off the coast of the Jumeirah Beach Residence island in Dubai said work is nearing completion. Meraas Holding said construction work on the island is now 75 per cent complete, with the project moving on from its structural phase to building finishes. It said work has already started on 90 per centRead more

Man grabbed woman’s bottom while she waited for lift in Dubai

Dubai - Arab Today

A jobless man admitted at Dubai Criminal Court that he had touched a woman’s behind as she was waiting for the lift in her building. "Yes, I touched her bottom," said the 23-year-old Pakistani when confronted with a charge of sexual assault. On April 29 two years ago, the Indian woman, 45, was waiting for the lift in International CityRead more

Manchester City show clear signs of progress to increase Sunderland’s relegation fears

Manchester - Arab Today

Pep Guardiola’s first Premier League game came against Sunderland. Manchester City needed an 87th-minute own goal from Paddy McNair to clinch victory. A reunion seven months later and on enemy territory was altogether more comfortable. That is one sign of progress. Others abounded. There is an obvious focus on Sergio Aguero, who scored in both beatings of Sunderland, but City’sRead more

Mickelson among leaders, McIlroy one back in Mexico

Mexico city - Arab Today

Five-time major-winner Phil Mickelson was enjoying the challenge of the high-altitude Chapultepec Golf Club Thursday as he seized a share of the first-round lead in the WGC-Mexico Championship. The 46-year-old American, seeking his first victory since the 2013 Open Championship, posted six birdies with two bogeys, capping his four-under 68 with a 16-foot birdie putt at 18. He was amongRead more

Muslim-Americans raise more than $60,000 to repair desecrated Jewish cemetery

New York - ArabToday

When Tarek El Messidi saw photographs of more than 100 headstones toppled by vandals at a Jewish cemetery in a St Louis suburb, he saw a chance for Muslims to help. Along with Linda Sarsour, another Muslim-American activist, he launched a fundraising appeal to pay for repairs. It blew past its US$20,000 (Dh73,450) target within three hours and reached $66,000Read more

Professor who snapped himself every day for 30 years

Boston - ArabToday

Long before they were called selfies, Karl Baden snapped a simple black and white photo of himself. Then he repeated it, every day, for the next three decades. Mr Baden’s "Every Day" project officially turns 30 on Thursday and he says he has no intention of stopping. The stark contemplation on mortality and aging has prompted some to dub theRead more

At Least 12 ISIS Elements Killed in Mosul

Baghdad - ArabToday

At least 12 ISIS elements were killed in Iraq’s northern city of Mosul on Saturday, the Iraqi police said. Scores of ISIS militants armed with heavy weapons and mortar shells attacked several villages in southwestern Tal Afar, 60 kilometers west of Mosul, they said, adding that the attack was thwarted by security forces, leaving 12 ISISI militants dead. In aRead more

Dubai Police warning after arrest of driver who performed ‘doughnuts’

Dubai - ArabToday

Police have arrested a young Emirati who was filmed stunt-driving in City Walk over the weekend, sending pedestrians scattering for safety. A video showed the young man doing "doughnuts", or driving in circles at high speed, just metres from pedestrians after heavy rain on Saturday. One, which lasts about 45 seconds, shows him driving erratically through water and bringing surroundingRead more