September, 2016

• 29 September

  600 wounded in Aleppo need medical evacuations

  

    Geneva / AFP The United Nations described on Thursday a desperate situation in Syria’s rebel-held eastern Aleppo, warning “hundreds” needed medical evacuation and that there was only enough food aid left for a quarter of the city’s population. “Utmost on our mind is the need to address the very concerning medical situation” in the east of Aleppo, UN deputy envoy ...

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• 29 September

  Erdogan suggests emergency could extend to a year

  

    Ankara / AFP Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested on Thursday it may be necessary to keep the state of emergency imposed after the July coup bid in place for at least a year. His comments came a day after he chaired Turkey’s top national security body which called for the current state of emergency to be extended when it ...

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• 29 September

  Iraqi activist Yanar Mohammed wins Norway rights prize

  

    Oslo / AFP Norway’s Rafto Prize for human rights was on Thursday awarded to Yanar Mohammed of Iraq for her efforts to help minorities and women subjected to sexual abuse in the war-torn country, the jury said. Mohammed, 55, a journalist and feminist fighting for democratic principles and human rights, is the co-founder and head of the Organisation of ...

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• 29 September

  Saudi could cut anti-terror ties over US law: Analysts

  Riyadh / AP Saudi Arabia could reduce valuable security and intelligence cooperation with longstanding ally Washington after a Congressional “stab in the back” allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom, experts warn. Cutting such cooperation is among the options available to Riyadh after Congress voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to override President Barack Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism ...

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• 29 September

  Mercedes reaffirms its reigns

  

    Emirates Business The new Mercedes-Benz SLC (previously SLK) takes the roadster’s driving pleasure to a new level thanks to an unrivalled combination of sportiness and comfort. Just in time for the 20th birthday of its segment, the archetypal compact roadster enjoys a new evolution — with a new name, optimised technology and an enhanced look. Comprehensively refined, and with ...

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• 29 September

  ‘Clean’ Tesla depends on where you are

  

    Bloomberg How much cleaner are electric cars than the fossil-fuel powered alternative? The answer depends on exactly where you charge the batteries. In places that use low-carbon energy sources like renewables and nuclear, electric vehicles dramatically reduce emissions. There’s less of a difference in regions where most of the power comes from coal, like China. While an electric vehicle ...

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• 29 September

  Digitisation set to transform automotive aftermarket

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business More than 100 professionals of the Middle East’s automotive aftermarket gathered in Dubai to discuss the future trends in their industry, with the rise of digitisation likely to have a major impact on the way they do business in the region. Valued at US$367 billion in 2015, the global market for replacement parts is estimated ...

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• 29 September

  Legoland, Riverland to open on October 31

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, announced on Thursday that it will now open on October 31 with LEGOLAND® Dubai and Riverlandâ„¢ Dubai, the retail dining and entertainment district. Bollywood Parksâ„¢ Dubai, LEGOLAND Water Park and the Lapitaâ„¢ Hotel will open to the public on November 15 while MOTIONGATEâ„¢ Dubai ...

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• 29 September

  Gulf Craft to start megayachts manufacturing

  

    Emirates Business Gulf Craft has announced plans to start manufacturing megayachts (yachts larger than 50 meters in length) marking the Emirates-based builder’s entry into the exclusive league of global megayacht manufacturers. The announcement was made at the Monaco Yacht Show, where Gulf Craft revealed the riveting new concept designs for the 61-meter Majesty 200 and the 53-meter Majesty 175, ...

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• 29 September

  Kalba Bird of Prey Centre to launch live shows

    Sharjah/ Emirates Business The Kalba Bird of Prey Centre, operating under the umbrella of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah, is excited to announce the launch of its entertainment shows for the winter season. The shows will be fun for all members of the family and will offer a unique jaw-dropping experience with live demonstrations of ...

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