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Abu Dhabi, UAEWednesday 21 October 2020

epa08756868 Students arrive at Valencia's Politecnica university, in Valencia, Spain, 19 October 2020. Valencia's Politecnica university on 19 October begins classroom courses after two weeks of teaching online classes due to a covid-19 outbreak that was detected after an unauthorized party on the Galileo Galilei Residence Hall. EPA/BIEL ALINO

13 European countries announce record daily cases
epa08759902 French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the end of a visit on the fight against separatism at the Seine Saint Denis prefecture headquarters in Bobigny, northeastern suburbs of Paris, France, 20 October 2020. EPA/LUDOVIC MARIN / POOL MAXPPP OUT

Macron bans pro-Hamas group after founder implicated in Paris beheading

Europe
Protestors attend a demonstration outside the Nigerian High Commission against police brutality in Lagos in London on October 21, 2020. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called Wednesday for an end to what he called "brutality" by police in Nigeria, which has been rocked by two weeks of protests. Guterres said gunmen that opened fire on peaceful protesters Tuesday evening in Lagos caused "multiple deaths" and many injuries. / AFP / DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS

Protests focus on Nigerian embassies after Lagos shootings

Africa
The UAE has updated the country’s bankruptcy law to help businesses. The National

UAE updates bankruptcy law to help cash-strapped businesses

UAE Government
EDITOR'S PICKS
Moe Sbihi knows diversity in rowing is not where it should be.British Rowing

At home in UK and Morocco, Moe Sbihi is not ready to row into the sunset

Europe
Spanish police find large quantities of cocaine hidden in boxes of bananas.

Police smash Europe’s largest cocaine gang after £163m drugs haul found in banana boxes

World
epa08741489 Handout image released by Apple showing the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini which come in five aluminum finishes including blue, green, black, white and (PRODUCT) RED, introduced during a special event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, USA, 13 October 2020. The four new versions of the iPhone 12 were introduced along with a HomePod mini. EPA/APPLE INC. / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES

The good, the bad and the disappointing: What critics are saying about the new iPhone

Arts&Culture

What the battle for the US Supreme Court is really about

Rashmee Roshan Lall
AL SAMHA, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - October 21, 2020: General view of Emirati Housing Neighborhood, in Al Samha City. ( Saeed Khawaja for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

Dh674m Emirati housing project opens in Abu Dhabi
Jared Cannonier, prepares for his middleweight bout against Robert Whittaker. Courtesy UFC

UFC 254: Jared Cannonier is going for gold against Robert Whittaker
A rescued short-beaked echidna puggle was brought to Taronga Wildlife Hospital. Reuters

Lucky baby anteater escapes birds, falls from tree into care of Australian zoo
epa08741489 Handout image released by Apple showing the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini which come in five aluminum finishes including blue, green, black, white and (PRODUCT) RED, introduced during a special event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, USA, 13 October 2020. The four new versions of the iPhone 12 were introduced along with a HomePod mini. EPA/APPLE INC. / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES

The good, the bad and the disappointing: What critics are saying about the new iPhone
And here comes the electric Hummer. All photos courtesy GMC

GMC finally unveils the all-new electric Hummer 2022
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 11 DECEMBER 2019. SALT Abu Dhabi in partnership with Mubadala at the Emirates Palace. Incubating Innovation: How to Accelerate Technological Progress. Ibrahim Ajami, Mubadala Investment Company, Head of Venture Capital and Moderated by Rachel Pether, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), Senior Advisor.. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Dan Anderson. Section: National.

Mubadala’s Ibrahim Ajami on a long-term approach to tech investments: Business Extra
A giant cat figure etched into a slope at the Unesco world heritage site in the desert near the town of Nasca in southern Peru was discovered by archaeologists. AFP Photo

Giant 2,000-year-old figure of a cat discovered on a hillside in Peru
Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, left, Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled el-Anany and secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri inspect one of the coffins discovered at an ancient burial shaft at a necropolis in Saqqara, south of Cairo. EPA

More than 80 sarcophagi from ancient Egypt unearthed by archaeologists

Coronavirus

Coronavirus safety measures are taken at 815 Dance & Performing Arts Training Centre in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE reports 1,538 new infections, joint highest daily number to date

Health
Omanis, wearing protective face masks, sit on the Corniche in Muscat. AFP

Omanis relieved as night lockdowns to end on Saturday

GCC
Medical staff have helped dozens of patients recover from Covid-19 at Prime Hospital, in Garhoud, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National  

What we know now about the drugs used to treat Covid-19 in the UAE

Health
Covid-19 safety measures at Times Square in Dubai. Authorities are urging people to follow the rules. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Coronavirus: Reminder of Dh30,000 fine for organising private tutoring sessions

Health

World

UN envoy Stephanie Williams says she is "quite optimistic" about the Libya talks in Geneva. AFP

Libyan sides agree to no military escalation following UN talks

MENA
Relatives and colleagues hold a picture of Samuel Paty during a march in solidarity after the teacher was beheaded for showing pupils cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. AFP

Paris classmates paid by killer to identify French teacher beheaded in terror attack

Europe
Rana kisses a photo of her son, Eyad Hallaq, in their home in Wadi Joz, a Palestinian neighbourhood in East Jerusalem. AP

Officer may face charges in killing of autistic Palestinian

MENA
The RRS Sir David Attenborough research vessel cost £200 million and is 129 metres long. Getty

Boaty McBoatface takes to the seas: 'RSS David Attenborough' prepares for year-long Antarctic mission

Europe

UAE

The maximum visibility will be from Thursday midnight to 4am. EPA

'Most beautiful' meteor showers of the year to grace UAE skies

Science

Jobseekers urged not to misuse Dubai’s visit and tourism visa

Transport

Abu Dhabi doctor issues check-up plea after patient has 2.5kg tumor removed from breast

Health

UAE public sector holiday for Prophet's Birthday announced

UAE Government

Business

Saudi Arabia's investment minister Khalid Al Falih. Kamran Jebreili / AP Photo

Saudi Arabia plans special economic zones to attract investment

Business

Saudi Arabia unveils national strategy for data and AI

Technology

Etisalat's Q3 profit climbs 6% as it adds more customers

Markets

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to launch FinTech platform

Technology

#STAYHOME

Here are eight terrifying must-read novels, all of which have been written in the past 20 years.

From 'Bird Box' to 'Fever Dream': 8 terrifying novels to read this Halloween

Books
'The Alhamdulillah Book', published by Bismillah Buddies, helps children develop mindfulness and gratitude.

Islam for children: themed books and crafts are all the rage among modern Muslim parents

Family
Waitrose has launched an online delivery service in the UAE. Waitrose 

Waitrose now offers online shopping in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Food
'Among Us' has seen a rise in popularity but with more people playing comes more cheating. Supplied

'Among Us' has a cheating problem and it is ruining the game

Comment

Opinion

Amy Coney Barrett is all but certain to serve on the US Supreme Court bench. AP Photo

What the battle for the US Supreme Court is really about

US-UAE alliance: A dynamic relationship makes for a strong partnership

Why criticisms of BRI are nothing more than Chinese whispers

Deal to scrap Sudan from US Terror List signals a new beginning

The country where US elections matter almost as much as in America

Lifestyle

The Boogaloo Bois, an armed libertarian group, dress in their signature Hawaiian shirts during a protest in July 2020 in Portland, United States. Getty Images

Fashion and politics: what happens when brands are adopted by extremist groups

Dish with the Midas touch: Hakkasan Dubai is serving a limited-edition golden duck

Opening date for new Abu Dhabi Ikea confirmed

Can't make it to Lapland this year? You can just Zoom Santa instead

GMC finally unveils the all-new electric Hummer 2022

Arts & Culture

epa08741489 Handout image released by Apple showing the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini which come in five aluminum finishes including blue, green, black, white and (PRODUCT) RED, introduced during a special event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, USA, 13 October 2020. The four new versions of the iPhone 12 were introduced along with a HomePod mini. EPA/APPLE INC. / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES

The good, the bad and the disappointing: What critics are saying about the new iPhone

Shah Rukh Khan stars in official anthem for Kolkata Knight Riders

More than 80 sarcophagi from ancient Egypt unearthed by archaeologists

Key figures in UAE art scene to discuss future of cultural institutions

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt announces that he is 'victorious' after battling cancer

Podcasts

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 11 DECEMBER 2019. SALT Abu Dhabi in partnership with Mubadala at the Emirates Palace. Incubating Innovation: How to Accelerate Technological Progress. Ibrahim Ajami, Mubadala Investment Company, Head of Venture Capital and Moderated by Rachel Pether, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), Senior Advisor.. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Dan Anderson. Section: National.

Mubadala’s Ibrahim Ajami on a long-term approach to tech investments: Business Extra

Why women’s careers have been hurt the most by Covid-19 – Pocketful of Dirhams

Beyond The Headlines: Lebanon's year of turmoil and disasters

New Dubai residency rules, 1,431 UAE cases, gold smuggler arrested — Daily Update

iPhone 12 unveiled, UAE signs Nasa space treaty - Daily Update

IPL

Delhi Capitals pacer Kagiso Rabada is the leading wicket-taker so far in IPL 2020. Sportzpics for BCCI

Rabada interview: dream return to UAE, art of taking wickets and podcasting

Cricket
KXIP Owner Priety Zinta during match 38 of season 13 of the Dream 11 Indian Premier League (IPL) between the Kings XI Punjab and the Delhi Capitals held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on the 20th October 2020. Photo by: Samuel Rajkumar / Sportzpics for BCCI

Preity Zinta watches Punjab beat Delhi in Dubai - in pictures

Cricket
Kings XI Punjab celebrate their win after a double Super Over against Mumbai Indians in Dubai on Sunday. Sportzpics for BCCI

Super Over bonanza took IPL 2020 close to cricketing perfection

Cricket
Chris Jordan in action for Kings XI Punjab against the Mumbai Indians. Ron Gaunt / Sportzpics for BCCI

Jordan hopes double Super Over win will be stepping stone for Punjab

Cricket

Sport

Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov and Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje traded respect instead of insults during their pre-fight face-off at Yas Beach ahead of what is shaping up to be “the biggest fight we’ve ever done”, according to UFC President Dana White.

Nurmagomedov on way to ‘greatest of all time’ status if he beats Gaethje

Sport

UFC 254: Jared Cannonier is going for gold against Robert Whittaker

Sport

Mourinho denies 'Spursy' tag, says Tottenham just need to 'defend better'

Football

Jiu-jitsu: Abu Dhabi World Pro postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus

Sport

Pires backs Barca attacker Griezmann to come good for clasico

Football

LONG READS

Construction worker Sabah Abdulamir Al Sultani had just completed vocational training when he was killed in the Al Qa Qaa explosion. He had been married just over a month. Courtesy Safa Al Ameedee

'Like a nuclear bomb': the untold story of Iraq’s Al Qa Qaa disaster

MENA
In this handout photo taken from a footage released by Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, Azerbaijan's forces destroy Armenian anti-aircraft system at the contact line of the self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan. Fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan broke out Sunday around the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh and the Armenian Defense Ministry said two Azerbaijani helicopters were shot down. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said in a televised address to the nation that "there are losses among the Azerbaijani forces and the civilian population as a result of the Armenian bombardment" but did not give further details. (Armenian's Defense Ministry via AP)

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Why Armenia and Azerbaijan are fighting

Europe
Empty offices in the Canary Wharf, London. Bloomberg

Alone in the city? Maybe not, but post-Covid changes are coming

Europe
Melina Timson-Katchis, a triathlete, finds it hard to exercise after getting all clear from Covid-19. Reem Mohammed / The National

Recovered Covid-19 patients tell of lingering symptoms months on

Health

MONEY

Saint-Martin-de-Belleville secured the top spot on Knight Frank's 2020 Ski Index, as it is one of only a few resorts to still offer development opportunities. Alamy Stock Photo

Europe's ski boltholes immune to Covid pandemic as prices in luxury resorts rise

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to launch FinTech platform

Eight in 10 UAE investors plan to adjust their portfolios ahead of US vote

UK’s Bank of Mum and Dad more stretched than ever before amid Covid-19

An AI-powered fund manager that's beaten the market is ignoring a rebound in cyclical stocks

Travel

Santa might not be able to greet as many children in Lapland this year, but he will hop on a number of Zoom calls. Unsplash

Can't make it to Lapland this year? You can just Zoom Santa instead

Singapore to New York: The world's longest flight will restart in November

Emirates expands to 45 destinations across southern Africa with new deal

Emirates to resume normal in-flight food and drink services in November

How airlines are getting creative with plane food

Technology

AI is expected to contribute up to 12.4 per cent of Saudi Arabia's GDP by 2030. AFP

Saudi Arabia unveils national strategy for data and AI

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to launch FinTech platform

US justice department files biggest antitrust lawsuit against Google

AeroFarms gets more than 9,000 job applications for new Abu Dhabi vertical farm

UK FinTech firm Paymentology expands to the Middle East

Motoring

And here comes the electric Hummer. All photos courtesy GMC

GMC finally unveils the all-new electric Hummer 2022

This unknown supercar just beat Bugatti's record to become the world’s fastest

Road test: BMW 7 Series makes a bid to hold on to its luxury sedan crown

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray muscles into the UAE

Jeep to bring electric Wrangler off-roader to the UAE next year
AL SAMHA, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - October 21, 2020: General view of Emirati Housing Neighborhood, in Al Samha City. ( Saeed Khawaja for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

Dh674m Emirati housing project opens in Abu Dhabi
Jared Cannonier, prepares for his middleweight bout against Robert Whittaker. Courtesy UFC

UFC 254: Jared Cannonier is going for gold against Robert Whittaker
A rescued short-beaked echidna puggle was brought to Taronga Wildlife Hospital. Reuters

Lucky baby anteater escapes birds, falls from tree into care of Australian zoo
epa08741489 Handout image released by Apple showing the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini which come in five aluminum finishes including blue, green, black, white and (PRODUCT) RED, introduced during a special event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, USA, 13 October 2020. The four new versions of the iPhone 12 were introduced along with a HomePod mini. EPA/APPLE INC. / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES

The good, the bad and the disappointing: What critics are saying about the new iPhone
And here comes the electric Hummer. All photos courtesy GMC

GMC finally unveils the all-new electric Hummer 2022
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 11 DECEMBER 2019. SALT Abu Dhabi in partnership with Mubadala at the Emirates Palace. Incubating Innovation: How to Accelerate Technological Progress. Ibrahim Ajami, Mubadala Investment Company, Head of Venture Capital and Moderated by Rachel Pether, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), Senior Advisor.. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Dan Anderson. Section: National.

Mubadala’s Ibrahim Ajami on a long-term approach to tech investments: Business Extra
A giant cat figure etched into a slope at the Unesco world heritage site in the desert near the town of Nasca in southern Peru was discovered by archaeologists. AFP Photo

Giant 2,000-year-old figure of a cat discovered on a hillside in Peru
Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, left, Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled el-Anany and secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri inspect one of the coffins discovered at an ancient burial shaft at a necropolis in Saqqara, south of Cairo. EPA

More than 80 sarcophagi from ancient Egypt unearthed by archaeologists