Gaza ceasefire ‘not lasting peace solution’ and Etihad Rail plans Abu Dhabi-Dubai service - Trending


Yasmeen Altaji
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The Arab League has said the Gaza ceasefire does not represent a solution to lasting peace in the region.

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit told the UN Security Council that true stability can only be achieved with the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

TikTok is facing backlash from US users who say the phrase "Free Palestine” has been flagged as hate speech. TikTok was previously heralded for allowing pro-Palestinian content without bias.

The apparent change follows a brief ban on the platform in the US at the weekend, and then its reinstatement after an executive order by President Donald Trump.

A high-speed passenger rail service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is set to become reality.

Abu Dhabi Media Office said the new line operated by Etihad Rail would cut the journey time between the emirates to 30 minutes.

Trains will run at up to 350kph on a route that will pass through "key destinations and tourist attractions". Construction has yet to start and a date for the launch of services was not revealed.

Dates for the diary

To mark Bodytree’s 10th anniversary, the coming season will be filled with celebratory activities:

  • September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
  • October 18 to 21 International yoga instructor, Yogi Nora, will be visiting Bodytree and offering classes.
  • October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
  • November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
  • December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
  • February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.
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