Salameh being brought to book
With regard to Nada Maucourant Atallah's article Former Lebanon central bank governor Riad Salameh charged with embezzlement (September 4): Finally, it's good news. But the question that most Lebanese would want to know is where is our money now and will he be made it give it back to the banks?
Rima Karam Patel, Dubai
I wouldn't hold my breath. It's very likely that nothing comes of it and that it's a charade as usual.
Michael Aucar, Beirut
UAE tackling money laundering
In reference to The National's report UAE unveils plan to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing (September 4): This is a forward-looking step. To effectively combat scams and fraudulent schemes, the enactment of laws and formulation of action plans against unethical business practices must be rigorously enforced.
It is imperative that UAE residents are shielded from deceitful schemes. This step will go a long way in protecting and upholding justice. Stringent enforcement of financial laws and regulatory action are necessary in today's world. Such unwavering implementation is also essential to make the legal framework watertight and to assure residents and citizens security in all financial dealings.
Danny M, Coorg, India
America continues in the same vein
With regard to Willy Lowry and Sara Ruthven's report US urges UN to press Hamas to accept bridging proposal for Gaza ceasefire (August 22): The US seems to have absolutely no sympathy for all the killings. They're still focussed on lies, and their fabrication and distortion of clear truths is stunning. It's the Palestinians who need justice and not retribution. Over 50,000 innocent and defenceless Palestinian men and women and children have been killed by US munitions. They need to stop supplying Israel with weapons.
Samer Badaro, Dubai
The argument of Linda Thomas-Greenfield makes it seem like they don't value Palestinian lives at all. This war will have been going on for nearly a year with no end in sight. The tragedy keeps getting worse.
Ira Cornick, Abu Dhabi
Greta Thunberg's arrest in Copenhagen
With regard to your post on TikTok about Greta Thunberg being among six people arrested in Copenhagen for a protest against the war in Gaza (September 4): It's interesting how times change. The same government used to treat her as a heroine when she used to demonstrate against global warming.
Ra Moussali, Amsterdam
This should be shocking, but then again, Europe is perhaps becoming less of a place of free speech and democracy. It's what arresting an activist would suggest.
Veronica Smulders, Dubai
Ipaf in numbers
Established: 2008
Prize money: Â $50,000Â (Dh183,650)Â for winners and $10,000 for those on the shortlist.
Winning novels: 13
Shortlisted novels: 66
Longlisted novels: 111
Total number of novels submitted: 1,780
Novels translated internationally: 66
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
David Haye record
Total fights: 32
Wins: 28
Wins by KO: 26
Losses: 4
Tuesday results:
- Singapore bt Malaysia by 29 runs
- UAE bt Oman by 13 runs
- Hong Kong bt Nepal by 3 wickets
Final:
Thursday, UAE v Hong Kong
McLaren GT specs
Engine: 4-litre twin-turbo V8
Transmission: seven-speed
Power: 620bhp
Torque: 630Nm
Price: Dh875,000
On sale: now
French business
France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.
The Vile
Starring: Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah
Director: Majid Al Ansari
Rating: 4/5
Volvo ES90 Specs
Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)
Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp
Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm
On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region
Price: Exact regional pricing TBA
'The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey'
Rating: 3/5
Directors: Ramin Bahrani, Debbie Allen, Hanelle Culpepper, Guillermo Navarro
Writers: Walter Mosley
Stars: Samuel L Jackson, Dominique Fishback, Walton Goggins
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
Fixtures and results:
Wed, Aug 29:
- Malaysia bt Hong Kong by 3 wickets
- Oman bt Nepal by 7 wickets
- UAE bt Singapore by 215 runs
Thu, Aug 30: UAE v Nepal; Hong Kong v Singapore; Malaysia v Oman
Sat, Sep 1:Â UAE v Hong Kong; Oman v Singapore; Malaysia v Nepal
Sun, Sep 2:Â Hong Kong v Oman; Malaysia v UAE; Nepal v Singapore
Tue, Sep 4:Â Malaysia v Singapore; UAE v Oman; Nepal v Hong Kong
Thu, Sep 6: Final
WOMAN AND CHILD
Director: Saeed Roustaee
Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi
Rating: 4/5
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Team Angel Wolf Beach Blast takes place every Wednesday between 4:30pm and 5:30pm
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World Cup warm up matches
May 24Â Pakistan v Afghanistan, Bristol; Sri Lanka v South Africa, Cardiff
May 25Â England v Australia, Southampton; India v New Zealand, The Oval
May 26Â South Africa v West Indies, Bristol; Pakistan v Bangladesh, Cardiff
May 27Â Australia v Sri Lanka, Southampton; England v Afghanistan, The Oval
May 28Â West Indies v New Zealand, Bristol; Bangladesh v India, Cardiff
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FINAL RECKONING
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg
Rating: 4/5
Smart words at Make Smart Cool
Make Smart Cool is not your usual festival. Dubbed “edutainment” by organisers Najahi Events, Make Smart Cool aims to inspire its youthful target audience through a mix of interactive presentation by social media influencers and a concert finale featuring Example with DJ Wire. Here are some of the speakers sharing their inspiration and experiences on the night.
Prince Ea
With his social media videos accumulating more half a billion views, the American motivational speaker is hot on the college circuit in the US, with talks that focus on the many ways to generate passion and motivation when it comes to learning.
Khalid Al Ameri
The Emirati columnist and presenter is much loved by local youth, with writings and presentations about education, entrepreneurship and family balance. His lectures on career and personal development are sought after by the education and business sector.
Ben Ouattara
Born to an Ivorian father and German mother, the Dubai-based fitness instructor and motivational speaker is all about conquering fears and insecurities. His talk focuses on the need to gain emotional and physical fitness when facing life’s challenges. As well managing his film production company, Ouattara is one of the official ambassadors of Dubai Expo2020.
