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Sponsored: The leading global platform for celebrating heritage, culture and creativity brings together industry leaders and innovators for two remarkable daysKeeping Arabic storytelling and cultural expressions at the forefront of conversation is a cornerstone of The Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries (Congress ACI), which takes place at Etihad Arena this Sunday and Monday.This year’s theme is “Arabic Creativity Reimagined” and will bring together regional and international voices from vast and varied creative backgrounds to connect, exchange ideas and ignite inspiration.Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu…
More Nato countries will move troops and fighter jets eastwards after more than a dozen drones entered Polish airspace on Wednesday.Denmark, France and Germany have joined a new mission to bolster the military alliance’s eastern flank. Other Nato allies are expected to take part later.Tensions have been high across Europe since Poland accused Russia of an unprecedented incursion. Some of the 19 drones that entered Polish territory were shot down, while others crashed into fields and even a house in eastern Poland.Warsaw said the incursion was deliberate, but Moscow downplayed the incident, saying it had “no plans to target” facilities…
The Supreme Court has been on summer recess for more than two months, but you wouldn’t know it if you’ve been following the emergency docket. Since late June, the justices have issued dozens of orders and opinions in response to emergency applications, many of which came from the Trump administration. Just this week, for example, the justices announced their decisions in three emergency docket cases, including a major dispute over immigration stops in Los Angeles and surrounding counties. Monday’s decision on immigration stops extended the Trump administration’s remarkable win streak in front of the Supreme Court. It was the 18th…
Summer might be over, but you can still take advantage of these superb staycation deals across the emirates…InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab ResortFor a weekend escape that feels like a mini-holiday, this beachfront resort has curated a package that combines an elegant, seaside-inspired stay with discounts on gourmet dining and pampering spa treatments. Check in for two nights from Friday to Sunday, to one of their contemporary rooms and wake up each day to a decadent buffet breakfast. Further enhance your getaway with Saturday brunch at Levant & Nar and benefit from a 20 per cent discount, or…
ReutersThe former first lady is promising to “modernise” Ivory Coast, should she win the electionFormer Ivory Coast First Lady Simone Gbagbo has gone from hiding in a bunker in an attempt to avoid arrest to defiantly announcing she will run for president.In an extraordinary comeback, the controversial 76-year-old was this week surprisingly allowed to contest October’s elections, calling on supporters to help “build a new nation”.For years, Gbagbo worked side-by-side with her ex-husband Laurent, and was considered to be the power behind his throne. Now, with a criminal conviction and a divorce behind her, she takes centre stage as a…
Lawyers for groups challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze billions of dollars in foreign-aid funding on Friday afternoon urged the Supreme Court to leave in place a ruling by a federal judge in Washington, D.C., that requires the government to commit to spending $4 billion in funds by Sept. 30. President Donald Trump asked Congress in late August to claw back the funds – a maneuver known as a “pocket rescission” – and has told the justices that his administration may not commit the money as U.S. District Judge Amir Ali has ordered. Lawyers for the challengers countered on…
Activities are better with themIf you’re looking for things to do in Dubai this weekend, but you don’t want to leave your pup behind, we have a fun opportunity that you’ll be guaranteed to both enjoy. Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City is throwing a fun workshop that you can both get involved in. “Paws and Paint” is an exclusive painting session for you and your pooch and will allow you to bond with your canine companion, have fun and take home your artwork.This event is hosted in collaboration with FoscArt, and you can create a custom pet portrait…
Nepal’s former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki has become the country’s interim prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government.Karki, 73, was sworn in during a brief ceremony, becoming the first woman to lead the impoverished Himalayan nation after a deal was reached with the protest leaders.More than 50 people were killed in clashes with riot police during this week’s mass protests sparked by a ban on social media platforms. The ban was lifted on Monday – but by then protests had swelled into a mass movement. Angry crowds set fire to parliament and government buildings in the…
Justice, Democracy, and Law is a recurring series by Edward B. Foley that focuses on election law and the relationship of law and democracy. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. Confusion abounds over the Supreme Court’s call for reargument in Louisiana v. Callais, the latest chapter in the dispute over Louisiana’s efforts to draw a new congressional map in the wake of the 2020 census. As explained in more detail elsewhere on SCOTUSblog, the justices heard oral arguments in March on whether the drawing of a second…
Your events calendar for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates, all planned outSeptember is here, the weather is cooling down, the traffic is back and that means one thing – the epic UAE winter season starts now.Whether you’re a resident or tourist, bookmark these unmissable things to do in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates for 2025, from restaurant openings to music festivals and stunning new staycation spots.SeptemberRestaurant opening: TattuManchester-born Tattu, an Instagrammable pan-Asian restaurant now found in locations across the UK – marks its international expansion with a three-part culinary experience in the soon-to-open Ciel Dubai Marina.…