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Transition: Trump vs Obama

Editorial Bureau November 20, 2020

Never in the recent history of the United States has it gone through such a turbulent post-election phase with the incumbent President Donald Trump of the Republican Party refusing to concede defeat despite projections showing his rival, Democrat Joe Biden, having a decisive majority in the

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The Dunes Camping and Safari LLC: Fun n’ thrill on the desert sands

Editorial Bureau November 6, 2020

With its lovely, sun-kissed beaches, turquoise waters, craggy rust-coloured mountains, endless golden dunes, glitzy malls and skyscrapers, the UAE is the perfect destination for the discerning traveller seeking the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation and shopping in an exotic Middle Eastern ambience. When it comes to providing visitors with an enticing blend of

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UAE: Changing the power equations in the Arab World by joining hands with Israel

Ren Leen October 11, 2020

In 1969, John Lennon of Beatles fame crooned ‘Give peace a chance’ and the world took notice. Fifty-one years later, US President Donald Trump, who ticked off the Beatles in 2016 for playing one of their hits during a convention, has taken the bold step to give peace in the Middle East a chance and […]

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Asian airlines come out with ‘flights to nowhere’ to beat pandemic blues

Editorial Bureau September 17, 2020

SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) – In the wake of the pandemic racing across continents, businesses and lifestyles are undergoing a sea change. The hard-hit aviation sector is no different. Reeling from losses, airlines are exploring ways to tide over the crisis. Airlines have started a trend by offering ‘flights to nowhere’ that take off and land at […]

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British Herald CEO to test UAE waters with a new media outfit

Editorial Bureau August 28, 2020

LONDON (UK) –Herald Media Network Ltd, the firm which owns British Herald, is all set to make its presence felt in the UAE. It has secured the media license for starting Asian Herald, an online media entity, said Ansif Ashraf, director of the company. Originally registered in March 2001 in the US, Asian Herald is […]

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FREE book download- Sustainable Development Goals by Dr Rashid Alleem

Editorial Bureau June 10, 2020

A good author makes a reader think. A great author makes a reader believe and implement.  In his book, Dr Rashid Alleem details 21 sustainable development goals, complete with illustrations, original quotes and detailed imagery-invoking descriptions. He highlights the principles behind sustainable development and inclusive growth, all while keeping his readers on

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Messages of Hope: Soul Gems London

Editorial Bureau June 5, 2020

Mother launches faith-inspired jewellery brand on anniversary of son’s death On the anniversary (3rd June 2020) of her son’s death, a mother has launched a unique faith-inspired jewellery brand in honour of his memory. Hasina Momtaz, founded Soul Gems London, which offers beautiful, statement jewellery with inspirational messages of hope and meaningful reminders. Although

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Weathering the storm

Editorial Bureau June 4, 2020

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Britons have a love-hate relationship with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. They threw their weight behind their skipper and cheered when he deftly steered the nation through the choppy waters of Brexit. They breathed a sigh of relief when he re-appeared in public after his chilling encounter with the […]

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative in a Post-COVID World

Editorial Bureau May 27, 2020

The Headlines In the 17th Feb issue of Time magazine, in a lead article headlined ‘The Coronavirus Outbreak Could Derail Xi Jinping’s Dreams of a Chinese Century’, their political columnist wrote “the crisis has already demonstrated that the centralization of political power under Xi has made Chinese society brittle. The question now is what it […]

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Fighting A Pandemic With Participatory Governance

Editorial Bureau May 20, 2020

For effectively handling the pandemic, the Indian state of Kerala has garnered widespread attention across the world. For a small state, what makes such a successful control over the pandemic possible has to do with its people-centric policies and the role of participatory governance, where there is a strong public sector at disposal. Column: ‘Other […]