CAIRO: The driver of a speeding Egyptian train and his assistant had both left the driver’s cabin when it crashed into another train last month, the prosecution service alleged Sunday. The prosecutor also alleged that the assistant of the other train, which was stationary, and a track signalman were under the influence of the powerful painkiller tramadol, and that the former
More than 100 retired Turkish navy admirals last week delivered what the government perceived to be an ultimatum. A prosecution was initiated and arrest warrants issued for about 13 of them. The situation was exacerbated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s hypersensitivity to anything that originates from the attitude of the military, as Turkey’s history is rich in military
Yemen peace efforts falter as Houthis demand direct flights to Iran
Houthis demanded arranging unchecked direct flights to Iran, Syria and Lebanon, halting Arab coalition airstrikes, and easing restrictions on traffic to and from the seaport
Government renews its accusations about Teharan-backed militias not being serious about dialogue
Updated 06 April 2021
April 05, 2021 21:49
AL-MUKALLA: UN-brokered peace efforts to end the war in Yemen have made no progress, with the Houthis and government squabbling over key issues such as flights from Sanaa airport, halting military operations and airstrikes, and Hodeidah seaport revenues, a senior government official told Arab News.
During talks with the UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths and Omani mediators, the Houthis demanded arranging unchecked direct flights to Iran, Syria and Lebanon, halting Arab coalition airstrikes, and easing restrictions on traffic to and from the seaport as preconditions for agreeing to a truce, th
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has revealed the first eight startups to be part of the newly launched Sharjah Startup Studio (S3). The eight startups were selected from a pool of more than 150 applicants, representing 40 nationalities from around the world.
The startups operate across sectors ranging from the creative economy, travel and tourism, edtech, fintech, social entrepreneurship and sustainability, addressing current industry challenges relevant to Sharjah and the region. The inaugural selection of startups is composed of 75 percent women-led ventures and more than 35 percent Emirati-led ventures.
Addressing the growing industry of health and wellness needs of women, femtech startup Lizzom offers eco-friendly and sustainable women health products. Travel and tourism is also on the rise as the pandemic restrictions ease, and Mughamer leads the charge with an online travel platform for booking local and international adventures. With an aim to address the global
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, a leisure and entertainment destination, is offering spring staycation deals for UAE residents at the island’s hotels with access to all Yas Theme Parks.
Guests can enjoy a luxury stay at one of Yas Island’s hotels and access all three theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi starting from 361 dirhams ($98) per person for stays up to April 13, and prices starting from 347 dirhams per person for stays between April 14-30.
For those wanting to extend their stay, guests can book two nights in a Yas Island hotel and get access to all three theme parks starting from 515 dirhams per person for stays up to April 13, and 487 dirhams per person for stays between April 14-30.