Anti-Muslim hate and Islamophobia in the UK has risen to the highest level in more than a decade, according to a charity that monitors such incidents.
Tell Mama said it recorded 4,971 incidents of anti-Muslim hate and discrimination in the year since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
The details were released on Friday ahead of a weekend of events and demonstrations in London that includes a Palestine Solidarity Campaign march on Saturday and, on Sunday, a memorial organised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews and others.
There are no planned events for Monday, the anniversary of the Hamas attack but police are planning for the weekend.
Tell Mama said most incidents, reported up to the end of September, were abusive behaviour (63 per cent), while 27 per cent were described as threatening behaviour.
Most incidents took place in London, the North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands, the group said.
Earlier this year, far-right activists staged nights of rioting against immigration and migrants, sparked in part by misinformation spread on social media about the murders of three girls in Southport.
Their targets included mosques and hotels where refugees and asylum seekers were housed.
The figures come in the same week as a Jewish charity said it had recorded more than 5,500 anti-Semitic incidents in the UK in the year since the Hamas attacks on Israel.
The Community Security Trust said the 5,583 incidents recorded between October 7, 2023, and September 30 is the highest total of any 12-month period.
The figure is three times that of the previous 12-month period, which saw 1,830 incidents recorded in total.
The charity, which monitors anti-Semitism and provides security for the Jewish community in Britain, said most incidents took the form of abusive behaviour (4,583), while others involved threats (401) or assault (302).
A “significant” operation will be in place to police events marking the October 7 anniversary, London’s Metropolitan Police said.
Commander Lou Puddefoot, who is leading the operation, said the force had policed previous protests “without fear or favour”.
“Protests and related events have become a feature of the 12 months since the appalling terrorist attacks in Israel almost a year ago,” he said.
“We have policed them without fear or favour, ensuring that lawful protest has been allowed to take place but intervening where the line has been crossed into criminality.
“We recognise that as we go into this weekend, so close to the anniversary of October 7, emotions will be heightened and fears about safety and security understandably increased.
“Officers have been in regular contact with event organisers. We have detailed plans in place to ensure the safety of those attending and to be able to respond to any incidents or offences.
“We are also working closely with key partners in communities to provide advice, reassurance and a visible presence particularly in those areas where we know fears are heightened.”
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign will meet at Russell Square and march to Whitehall. The memorial event will be held in Hyde Park the following day.
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US tops drug cost charts
The study of 13 essential drugs showed costs in the United States were about 300 per cent higher than the global average, followed by Germany at 126 per cent and 122 per cent in the UAE.
Thailand, Kenya and Malaysia were rated as nations with the lowest costs, about 90 per cent cheaper.
In the case of insulin, diabetic patients in the US paid five and a half times the global average, while in the UAE the costs are about 50 per cent higher than the median price of branded and generic drugs.
Some of the costliest drugs worldwide include Lipitor for high cholesterol.
The study’s price index placed the US at an exorbitant 2,170 per cent higher for Lipitor than the average global price and the UAE at the eighth spot globally with costs 252 per cent higher.
High blood pressure medication Zestril was also more than 2,680 per cent higher in the US and the UAE price was 187 per cent higher than the global price.
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Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
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If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
Emergency phone numbers in the UAE
Estijaba – 8001717 – number to call to request coronavirus testing
Ministry of Health and Prevention – 80011111
Dubai Health Authority – 800342 – The number to book a free video or voice consultation with a doctor or connect to a local health centre
Emirates airline – 600555555
Etihad Airways – 600555666
Ambulance – 998
Knowledge and Human Development Authority – 8005432 ext. 4 for Covid-19 queries
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Jewel of the Expo 2020
252 projectors installed on Al Wasl dome
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Stands taller than the leaning tower of Pisa
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Al Wasl means connection in Arabic
World’s largest 360-degree projection surface
Afghanistan Premier League - at a glance
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Fixtures:
Tue, Oct 16, 8pm: Kandahar Knights v Kabul Zwanan; Wed, Oct 17, 4pm: Balkh Legends v Nangarhar Leopards; 8pm: Kandahar Knights v Paktia Panthers; Thu, Oct 18, 4pm: Balkh Legends v Kandahar Knights; 8pm: Kabul Zwanan v Paktia Panthers; Fri, Oct 19, 8pm: First semi-final; Sat, Oct 20, 8pm: Second semi-final; Sun, Oct 21, 8pm: final
Table:
1. Balkh Legends 6 5 1 10
2. Paktia Panthers 6 4 2 8
3. Kabul Zwanan 6 3 3 6
4. Nagarhar Leopards 7 2 5 4
5. Kandahar Knights 5 1 4 2
UAE squad
Humaira Tasneem (c), Chamani Senevirathne (vc), Subha Srinivasan, NIsha Ali, Udeni Kuruppuarachchi, Chaya Mughal, Roopa Nagraj, Esha Oza, Ishani Senevirathne, Heena Hotchandani, Keveesha Kumari, Judith Cleetus, Chavi Bhatt, Namita D’Souza.
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The permutations for UAE going to the 2018 World Cup finals
To qualify automatically
UAE must beat Iraq.
Australia must lose in Japan and at home to Thailand, with their losing margins and the UAE's winning margin over Iraq being enough to overturn a goal difference gap of eight.
Saudi Arabia must lose to Japan, with their losing margin and the UAE's winning margin over Iraq being enough to overturn a goal difference gap of eight.
To finish third and go into a play-off with the other third-placed AFC side for a chance to reach the inter-confederation play-off match
UAE must beat Iraq.
Saudi Arabia must lose to Japan, with their losing margin and the UAE's winning margin over Iraq being enough to overturn a goal difference gap of eight.
UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
