Damaged cars are pictured in front of billowing smoke behind the grain silos at the port of Beirut. AFP
Damaged cars are pictured in front of billowing smoke behind the grain silos at the port of Beirut. AFP
A drone picture shows smoke from the scene of an explosion at the seaport of Beirut. AP Photo
A drone picture shows smoke from the scene of an explosion at the seaport of Beirut. AP Photo
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun wears a protective face mask as he visits the scene of Tuesday's explosion in Beirut. AFP
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun wears a protective face mask as he visits the scene of Tuesday's explosion in Beirut. AFP
An emergency command vehicle of the Lebanese Red Cross is pictured in the aftermath of yesterday's blast. AFP
An emergency command vehicle of the Lebanese Red Cross is pictured in the aftermath of yesterday's blast. AFP
A man inspects the damage of yesterday's blast. AFP
A man inspects the damage of yesterday's blast. AFP
A survivor is taken out of the rubble after a massive explosion in Beirut. AP Photo
A survivor is taken out of the rubble after a massive explosion in Beirut. AP Photo
A damaged hospital is seen after a massive explosion in Beirut. AP Photo
A damaged hospital is seen after a massive explosion in Beirut. AP Photo
Lebanese soldiers search for survivors after a massive explosion in Beirut.AP Photo
Lebanese soldiers search for survivors after a massive explosion in Beirut.AP Photo
An ambulance drives near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
An ambulance drives near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
Lebanese national flags fly at half-mast outside the presidential palace in Baabda, following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
Lebanese national flags fly at half-mast outside the presidential palace in Baabda, following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A woman is evacuated from the partially destroyed Beirut neighbourhood of Mar Mikhael. AFP
A woman is evacuated from the partially destroyed Beirut neighbourhood of Mar Mikhael. AFP
An injured man sits next to a restaurant in the trendy partially destroyed Beirut neighbourhood of Mar Mikhael. AFP
An injured man sits next to a restaurant in the trendy partially destroyed Beirut neighbourhood of Mar Mikhael. AFP
A man walks past damaged building and vehicles near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A man walks past damaged building and vehicles near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A man wearing a protective face mask walks past damaged buildings and vehicles near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A man wearing a protective face mask walks past damaged buildings and vehicles near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A woman sweeps at a damaged hospital following Tuesday's blast, in Beirut. Reuters
A woman sweeps at a damaged hospital following Tuesday's blast, in Beirut. Reuters
A man wearing a face mask moves a gurney at a damaged hospital following Tuesday's blast in Beirut. Reuters
A man wearing a face mask moves a gurney at a damaged hospital following Tuesday's blast in Beirut. Reuters
The wreckage of a ship is seen following yesterday's blast at the port of Lebanon's capital Beirut. AFP
The wreckage of a ship is seen following yesterday's blast at the port of Lebanon's capital Beirut. AFP
A view shows the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A view shows the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
Lebanese soldiers and people gather outside American University of Beirut medical centre following the explosion in Beirut. Reuters
Lebanese soldiers and people gather outside American University of Beirut medical centre following the explosion in Beirut. Reuters
An injured man sits outside American University of Beirut medical centre following an explosion in Beirut. Reuters
An injured man sits outside American University of Beirut medical centre following an explosion in Beirut. Reuters
The explosion caused damage to Lebanon's PM Hassan Diab's office
The explosion caused damage to Lebanon's PM Hassan Diab's office
The damage at Lebanon's PM Hassan Diab's office following the blast.
The damage at Lebanon's PM Hassan Diab's office following the blast.
Pictures of the damage at Lebanon's PM Hassan Diab's office
Pictures of the damage at Lebanon's PM Hassan Diab's office
People gather outside American University of Beirut medical centre following the explosion in Beirut. Reuters
People gather outside American University of Beirut medical centre following the explosion in Beirut. Reuters
Lebanese soldiers stand outside American University of Beirut medical centre following the explosion in Beirut. Reuters
Lebanese soldiers stand outside American University of Beirut medical centre following the explosion in Beirut. Reuters
Damaged vehicle and buildings near the scene of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
Damaged vehicle and buildings near the scene of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A man walks by an overturned car and destroyed buildings. Getty Images
A man walks by an overturned car and destroyed buildings. Getty Images
A view shows the damaged facade of a building following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A view shows the damaged facade of a building following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A view shows the aftermath of yesterday's blast at the port of Beirut. AFP
A view shows the aftermath of yesterday's blast at the port of Beirut. AFP
A man pushes a buggy with a child on Wednesday past a damaged vehicle near the scene of overnight blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A man pushes a buggy with a child on Wednesday past a damaged vehicle near the scene of overnight blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
In this drone picture, the destroyed silo sits in rubble and debris. AP Photo
In this drone picture, the destroyed silo sits in rubble and debris. AP Photo
People inspect the damage near the scene of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
People inspect the damage near the scene of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
People inspect the scene of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
People inspect the scene of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
Shattered glass lies in front of a building following a blast in the Lebanese capital Beirut. AFP
Shattered glass lies in front of a building following a blast in the Lebanese capital Beirut. AFP
Lebanese army troops carry a wounded man evacuated from a ship at Beirut's port. AFP
Lebanese army troops carry a wounded man evacuated from a ship at Beirut's port. AFP
This picture shows damage at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Courtesy Lebanese Plane Spotters / Facebook
This picture shows damage at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Courtesy Lebanese Plane Spotters / Facebook

Beirut blast: MPs sceptical government can deliver justice and accountability

Blame game underway in Beirut and one parliamentarian says he has no confidence in any domestic investigation

Khaled Yacoub Oweis
Bassam Zaazaa
Jordan

August 06, 2020

  • English
  • Arabic

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Hassan Diab vowed to bring the full force of the law against those responsible for Tuesday night’s explosion but members of parliament have already said they have no faith in a domestic investigation.

A blame game started in Beirut barely hours the explosion at the port on Tuesday, one of the single most devastating incidents in Lebanon since the 1975-1990 civil war.

Mr Diab said 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that should not have been at a warehouse in the port caused the explosion, which killed at least 100 people and damaged large parts of Beirut.

The carnage “will not pass without accountability,"  he said on TV. "Those responsible for this catastrophe will pay the price."

After a meeting of the Higher Defence Council, Mr Diab said Cabinet would meet on Wednesday and a committee would be agreed to deliver an early investigation within five days.

Justice Minister Marie-­Claude Najm said she ordered a “primary investigations to reveal responsibility,” as she was “following the horrific developments”.

Former prime minister Saad Hariri’s Future Movement parliament group released a statement calling for an international investigation.

The group said it considered "the catastrophe that has befallen to be the size of a destructive war, larger than all civil wars and Israeli wars on Lebanon".

“There are serious suspicions surrounding the explosion, its timing, conditions and location, how it occurred and the inflammable material that caused it … it will not be possible to resolve doubts with ordinary security and judicial measures," it said.

Destruction inside a church in the aftermath of the massive explosion. AFP
Destruction inside a church in the aftermath of the massive explosion. AFP
A man holds a damaged sculpture depicting Mary in his house near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A man holds a damaged sculpture depicting Mary in his house near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area. Reuters
A man removes broken glass scattered on the carpet of a mosque damaged in Tuesday's blast in Beirut. Reuters
A man removes broken glass scattered on the carpet of a mosque damaged in Tuesday's blast in Beirut. Reuters
A woman cleans debris from her damaged apartment a day after an explosion hit the seaport of Beirut. AP Photo
A woman cleans debris from her damaged apartment a day after an explosion hit the seaport of Beirut. AP Photo
People clean debris at Mohammed Al Amin mosque in the centre of Beirut. AFP
People clean debris at Mohammed Al Amin mosque in the centre of Beirut. AFP
People clean debris at Mohammed Al Amin mosque in the centre of Beirut. AFP
People clean debris at Mohammed Al Amin mosque in the centre of Beirut. AFP
Karim Corbani, 45, poses for a portrait inside his bedroom in Beirut. Getty Images
Karim Corbani, 45, poses for a portrait inside his bedroom in Beirut. Getty Images
Workers throw a broken window from a damaged apartment a day after an explosion hit the seaport of Beirut. AP Photo
Workers throw a broken window from a damaged apartment a day after an explosion hit the seaport of Beirut. AP Photo
A helicopter trying to put out the fire a day after the explosion rocked Beirut. EPA
A helicopter trying to put out the fire a day after the explosion rocked Beirut. EPA
Women clear the damage outside a sideroad kiosk in Beirut. AFP
Women clear the damage outside a sideroad kiosk in Beirut. AFP
People help clear rubble and debris from the driveway of a residential building in Beirut. Bloomberg
People help clear rubble and debris from the driveway of a residential building in Beirut. Bloomberg
The damaged Wardieh hospital is pictured in the aftermath of the blast that tore through Lebanon's capital. AFP
The damaged Wardieh hospital is pictured in the aftermath of the blast that tore through Lebanon's capital. AFP
A woman sits in front of a building, damaged by the explosion a day earlier. Getty Images
A woman sits in front of a building, damaged by the explosion a day earlier. Getty Images
Lebanese inspect the damage in the aftermath of yesterday's blast that tore through Lebanon's capital. AFP
Lebanese inspect the damage in the aftermath of yesterday's blast that tore through Lebanon's capital. AFP
A woman looks out of the collapsed facade of an apartment. Getty Images
A woman looks out of the collapsed facade of an apartment. Getty Images
A woman looks down from a balcony. Getty Images
A woman looks down from a balcony. Getty Images
A man looks from the balcony of a building. Getty Images
A man looks from the balcony of a building. Getty Images
A woman stands inside her damaged home. Reuters
A woman stands inside her damaged home. Reuters

Future Movement MP Hadi Hobeich elaborated on the bloc’s statement, saying they are in the process of setting a parliamentary committee to begin investigating the incident and they will be calling for international assistance.

"There is obvious negligence and those involved have got to for forwarded to justice," Mr Hobeich told The National. He pointed out that there are politicians, cabinet officials and members of a security body involved and this needs to be questioned.

The group was not alone in casting doubt on the government's ability to achieve justice. A senior Lebanese politician who is not represented in government blasted the administration and other political factions.

"The government will not do anything to hold those responsible. We are seeing an accumulation of decades of state collapse," the legislator told The National.

He also said that even if political players buried their differences now, long-term aid to limit the economic collapse would not be forthcoming because that is contingent on needed reforms they remain unwilling to pass.

“We are unable to do it and we do not want to do it,” he said, referring to structural reforms demanded by possible donors and international financial institutions. “We will get medicine and field hospitals. But such a government will not receive structural help.”

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Lebanese parliamentarian Hadi Abou Hassan, a member of the opposition Progressive Socialist Party, said it was impossible to hold those responsible accountable under a “corrupt political system that has not produced anything except tragedies and disasters”.

“There is no trust in domestic investigation committees and the criminal, stupid authorities,” he said.

The huge explosion wounded thousands across the Lebanese capital. It was felt as far away as the island of Cyprus.

Even politicians not opposed to the Hezbollah backed government cast doubt on its ability to deliver.

Qassem Hashem, a Baath party MP and parliamentary ally of Speaker Nabih Berri, said the government was “not up to dealing with the tragedy”.

“Sadly, the government does not know how to deal with substances that are so dangerous,” he said. “If it did not know what those hangers contained that makes what befell the homeland even worse.”

How to protect yourself when air quality drops

Install an air filter in your home.

Close your windows and turn on the AC.

Shower or bath after being outside.

Wear a face mask.

Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

'Laal Kaptaan'

Director: Navdeep Singh

Stars: Saif Ali Khan, Manav Vij, Deepak Dobriyal, Zoya Hussain

Rating: 2/5

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
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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

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

STAGE 4 RESULTS

1 Sam Bennett (IRL) Deceuninck-QuickStep - 4:51:51

2 David Dekker (NED) Team Jumbo-Visma

3 Caleb Ewan (AUS) Lotto Soudal 

4 Elia Viviani (ITA) Cofidis

5 Matteo Moschetti (ITA) Trek-Segafredo

General Classification

1 Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE Team Emirates - 12:50:21

2 Adam Yates (GBR) Teamn Ineos Grenadiers - 0:00:43

3 Joao Almeida (POR) Deceuninck-QuickStep - 0:01:03

4 Chris Harper (AUS) Jumbo-Visma - 0:01:43

5 Neilson Powless (USA) EF Education-Nippo - 0:01:45

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

Tips from the expert

Dobromir Radichkov, chief data officer at dubizzle and Bayut, offers a few tips for UAE residents looking to earn some cash from pre-loved items.

  1. Sellers should focus on providing high-quality used goods at attractive prices to buyers.
  2. It’s important to use clear and appealing photos, with catchy titles and detailed descriptions to capture the attention of prospective buyers.
  3. Try to advertise a realistic price to attract buyers looking for good deals, especially in the current environment where consumers are significantly more price-sensitive.
  4. Be creative and look around your home for valuable items that you no longer need but might be useful to others.
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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Arabian Gulf Cup FINAL

Al Nasr 2

(Negredo 1, Tozo 50)

Shabab Al Ahli 1

(Jaber 13)

The Lost Letters of William Woolf
Helen Cullen, Graydon House 

21 Lessons for the 21st Century

Yuval Noah Harari, Jonathan Cape
 

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

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Document everything immediately; including dates, times, locations and witnesses

Seek professional advice from a legal expert

You can report an incident to HR or an immediate supervisor

You can use the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s dedicated hotline

In criminal cases, you can contact the police for additional support

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Company: Libra Project

Based: Masdar City, ADGM, London and Delaware

Launch year: 2017

Size: A team of 12 with six employed full-time

Sector: Renewable energy

Funding: $500,000 in Series A funding from family and friends in 2018. A Series B round looking to raise $1.5m is now live.

Roger Federer's record at Wimbledon

Roger Federer's record at Wimbledon

1999 - 1st round

2000 - 1st round

2001 - Quarter-finalist

2002 - 1st round

2003 - Winner

2004 - Winner

2005 - Winner

2006 - Winner

2007 - Winner

2008 - Finalist

2009 - Winner

2010 - Quarter-finalist

2011 - Quarter-finalist

2012 - Winner

2013 - 2nd round

2014 - Finalist

2015 - Finalist

2016 - Semi-finalist

UK's plans to cut net migration

Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.

Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.

But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.

Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.

Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.

The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.

BEACH SOCCER WORLD CUP

Group A

Paraguay
Japan
Switzerland
USA

Group B

Uruguay
Mexico
Italy
Tahiti

Group C

Belarus
UAE
Senegal
Russia

Group D

Brazil
Oman
Portugal
Nigeria

While you're here
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
ELIO

Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett

Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina

Rating: 4/5

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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Tearful appearance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday. 

 

Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow. 

 

She appeared with Keir Starmer on Wednesday and the pair embraced but he failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.

 

A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

Left Bank: Art, Passion and Rebirth of Paris 1940-1950

Agnes Poirer, Bloomsbury

GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

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Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

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