From The National
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China Now Has 3 Aircraft Carriers (That's a Really Big Deal)
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is advancing its naval capabilities with the addition of its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian, slated for sea trials soon and expected service entry by 2026.
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Cartoon for May 1, 2024
Our cartoonist's take on the pro-Palestine protests at US universities.
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Lebanese universities join global protests against Israel
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Gaza Hundreds of students in numerous Lebanese universities rallied in support of Gaza on Tuesday, joining a global movement that is pushing for academic institutions to divest from companies that provide support to Israel. Co-ordinated protests were held throughout the country, including at the American University of Beirut, Lebanese American University, the Lebanese International University's Beirut and Bekaa branches, the University Saint Joseph in...
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Schools closed in Saudi Arabia as heavy rain and floods forecast
Schools in several areas of Saudi Arabia switched to online classes on Monday after authorities warned of heavy rain and possible floods this week. The Ministry of Education said in-person classes would be suspended at all schools in Jeddah, Madinah, Rabigh and Khulais, with lessons to be held through the Madrasati remote-learning platform. The University of Jeddah, King Abdul Aziz University and Umm Al Qura University have postponed scheduled exams until further notice and asked students to...
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Tickets to see LeBron James and star-studded USA team in Abu Dhabi go on sale
Basketball fans in the UAE can now get their hands on tickets to watch some of the biggest stars in the game in Abu Dhabi. Tickets for the USA Basketball Showcase Abu Dhabi are now available on ticketmaster.ae. The event sees NBA superstar LeBron James and a star-studded US national team take on Australia and Serbia in Abu Dhabi in July as part of preparations for the Paris Olympic Games. The matches are scheduled to be held on July 15-17 at the Etihad Arena and mark the first international stop...
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Storms affecting the Gulf region - in pictures
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We must build on the momentum of Cop28
The Cop28 UN climate summit last year in Dubai presented the international community with a clear mandate: Place nature at the very heart of climate action. Today being Earth Day and International Mother Earth Day is a timely moment for us to reflect on the nature-specific outcomes of Cop28. These days are a global call to action for environmental stewardship and a reminder of the interconnectedness of life on Earth. International Mother Earth Day, established by the UN in 2009, invites us to...
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Cycling fest and candlelit meal for Earth Day: Things to do in the UAE this week
After last week's torrential rains, the UAE events calendar is back on track with a variety of outdoor fun, from a cycling festival in Abu Dhabi to a bang-for-the-buck brunch in Dubai. Here, The National rounds up seven things to do around the Emirates, from Monday to Sunday. Honour Earth Day with a meal by candlelight at Mina Brasserie. The restaurant in Four Seasons Hotel is dimming its lights for the occasion, and serves European dishes such as tuna tartare with habanero-sesame oil; kale,...
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Cycling fest and candlelit meal for Earth Day: Things to do in the UAE this week
After last week's torrential rains, the UAE events calendar is back on track with a variety of outdoor fun, from a cycling festival in Abu Dhabi to a bang-for-the-buck brunch in Dubai. Here, The National rounds up seven things to do around the Emirates, from Monday to Sunday. Honour Earth Day with a meal by candlelight at Mina Brasserie. The restaurant in Four Seasons Hotel is dimming its lights for the occasion, and serves European dishes such as tuna tartare with habanero-sesame oil; kale,...
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New recruits boost Al Ahly as they begin Basketball Africa League title defence
With a trusted leader in Ehab Amin, and some last-minute reinforcements that include NBA G League rookie Patrick Gardner, Al Ahly are ready to commence their Basketball Africa League (BAL) title defence on Friday evening as the Nile Conference tips off in Cairo. Taking on Uganda’s City Oilers in their opener at the Hassan Mostafa Indoor Sports Complex (7pm local time, 9pm UAE), Al Ahly are bidding to become the first repeat champions in the history of the BAL. Spread across three conferences –...