• Ahmad Nassr, 50, at the ruins of his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip. Human Rights Watch said the destruction of Gaza 'reflects a calculated Israeli policy to make parts of the strip unliveable'. All photos: AFP
    Ahmad Nassr, 50, at the ruins of his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip. Human Rights Watch said the destruction of Gaza 'reflects a calculated Israeli policy to make parts of the strip unliveable'. All photos: AFP
  • Twins Omar and Ahmad Jubeiri, 25, revisit their home in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip
    Twins Omar and Ahmad Jubeiri, 25, revisit their home in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip
  • TOPSHOT - Shahira Sammour, 49, poses in front of her destroyed home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on February 9, 2025. Israel's military offensive in response to Hamas's October 7,2023, attack has left much of Gaza in ruins, including schools, hospitals and most civil infrastructure. Human Rights Watch said the destruction of Gaza "reflects a calculated Israeli policy to make parts of the strip unlivable". Last week, US President Donald Trump floated the idea of US administration over Gaza, envisioning rebuilding the devastated territory into the "Riviera of the Middle East" after resettling Palestinians elsewhere, namely Egypt and Jordan. The remarks have prompted global backlash, and Arab countries have firmly rejected the proposal, insisting on a two-state solution with an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. (Photo by Bashar TALEB / AFP)
    TOPSHOT - Shahira Sammour, 49, poses in front of her destroyed home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on February 9, 2025. Israel's military offensive in response to Hamas's October 7,2023, attack has left much of Gaza in ruins, including schools, hospitals and most civil infrastructure. Human Rights Watch said the destruction of Gaza "reflects a calculated Israeli policy to make parts of the strip unlivable". Last week, US President Donald Trump floated the idea of US administration over Gaza, envisioning rebuilding the devastated territory into the "Riviera of the Middle East" after resettling Palestinians elsewhere, namely Egypt and Jordan. The remarks have prompted global backlash, and Arab countries have firmly rejected the proposal, insisting on a two-state solution with an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. (Photo by Bashar TALEB / AFP)
  • Talal Al Assali, 64, surveys the destruction of his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Talal Al Assali, 64, surveys the destruction of his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
  • Fadwa Taleb, 54, surrounded by the rubble of her home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Fadwa Taleb, 54, surrounded by the rubble of her home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
  • The home of Bassel Jubeiri, 30, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, is a shell
    The home of Bassel Jubeiri, 30, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, is a shell
  • Mohammed Awwad, 36, at what is left of his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Mohammed Awwad, 36, at what is left of his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
  • Bombing robbed Gazans of all ages of shelter. Maram Al Assali, 12, in front of her home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Bombing robbed Gazans of all ages of shelter. Maram Al Assali, 12, in front of her home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
  • Omar Madhoun, 19, outside his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Omar Madhoun, 19, outside his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
  • AbdulRahman Atwe, 67, in front of his home in Jabalia
    AbdulRahman Atwe, 67, in front of his home in Jabalia
  • Mohammed Abdulla, 39, with the remains of his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Mohammed Abdulla, 39, with the remains of his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
  • Many Gazans, like AbdulKarim Shehade, 72, wear a look of grim determination when visiting the rubble of home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Many Gazans, like AbdulKarim Shehade, 72, wear a look of grim determination when visiting the rubble of home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
  • Yazan Kanoua, 10, in front of his destroyed home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Yazan Kanoua, 10, in front of his destroyed home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
  • Jamal Abu Saada, 55, at his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, where residents bring a sense of some normality
    Jamal Abu Saada, 55, at his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, where residents bring a sense of some normality
  • Mohammed Taluli, 57, poses in front of the grey vista of ruined Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip
    Mohammed Taluli, 57, poses in front of the grey vista of ruined Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip
  • Sabah Al Turk, 64, at her home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Sabah Al Turk, 64, at her home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
  • Khaled Ayyash, 66, at his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Khaled Ayyash, 66, at his home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
  • Ali Al Qanoua, 73, at home in Jabalia
    Ali Al Qanoua, 73, at home in Jabalia
  • Mohammed Ghneim, 84, and his wife Aisha, 71, surrounded by the ruins of their Jabalia home
    Mohammed Ghneim, 84, and his wife Aisha, 71, surrounded by the ruins of their Jabalia home
  • Hussein Abu Elba, 70, at the cavernous remains of home in Jabalia
    Hussein Abu Elba, 70, at the cavernous remains of home in Jabalia
  • Mohammed Kanoua, 80, poses in front of his destroyed home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip
    Mohammed Kanoua, 80, poses in front of his destroyed home in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip

Portraits of lives in ruin: Gazans return to destroyed homes in Jabalia - in pictures


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Shooting Ghosts: A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War by Thomas J. Brennan and Finbarr O’Reilly

WOMAN AND CHILD

Director: Saeed Roustaee

Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi

Rating: 4/5

Scoreline

Liverpool 4

Oxlade-Chamberlain 9', Firmino 59', Mane 61', Salah 68'

Manchester City 3

Sane 40', Bernardo Silva 84', Gundogan 90' 1

Explainer: Tanween Design Programme

Non-profit arts studio Tashkeel launched this annual initiative with the intention of supporting budding designers in the UAE. This year, three talents were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be a part of the sixth creative development programme. These are architect Abdulla Al Mulla, interior designer Lana El Samman and graphic designer Yara Habib.

The trio have been guided by experts from the industry over the course of nine months, as they developed their own products that merge their unique styles with traditional elements of Emirati design. This includes laboratory sessions, experimental and collaborative practice, investigation of new business models and evaluation.

It is led by British contemporary design project specialist Helen Voce and mentor Kevin Badni, and offers participants access to experts from across the world, including the likes of UK designer Gareth Neal and multidisciplinary designer and entrepreneur, Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi.

The final pieces are being revealed in a worldwide limited-edition release on the first day of Downtown Designs at Dubai Design Week 2019. Tashkeel will be at stand E31 at the exhibition.

Lisa Ball-Lechgar, deputy director of Tashkeel, said: “The diversity and calibre of the applicants this year … is reflective of the dynamic change that the UAE art and design industry is witnessing, with young creators resolute in making their bold design ideas a reality.”

The biog

Name: Atheja Ali Busaibah

Date of birth: 15 November, 1951

Favourite books: Ihsan Abdel Quddous books, such as “The Sun will Never Set”

Hobbies: Reading and writing poetry

The biog

Job: Fitness entrepreneur, body-builder and trainer

Favourite superhero: Batman

Favourite quote: We must become the change we want to see, by Mahatma Gandhi.

Favourite car: Lamborghini

If you go...

Etihad Airways flies from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, from about Dh3,600. Air Asia currently flies from Kuala Lumpur to Terengganu, with Berjaya Hotels & Resorts planning to launch direct chartered flights to Redang Island in the near future. Rooms at The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort start from 680RM (Dh597).

Profile

Co-founders of the company: Vilhelm Hedberg and Ravi Bhusari

Launch year: In 2016 ekar launched and signed an agreement with Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi. In January 2017 ekar launched in Dubai in a partnership with the RTA.

Number of employees: Over 50

Financing stage: Series B currently being finalised

Investors: Series A - Audacia Capital 

Sector of operation: Transport

The specs

Engine: 3.0-litre 6-cyl turbo

Power: 435hp at 5,900rpm

Torque: 520Nm at 1,800-5,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Price: from Dh498,542

On sale: now

The specs: McLaren 600LT

Price, base: Dh914,000

Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8

Transmission: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 600hp @ 7,500rpm

Torque: 620Nm @ 5,500rpm

Fuel economy 12.2.L / 100km

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The bio

Who inspires you?

I am in awe of the remarkable women in the Arab region, both big and small, pushing boundaries and becoming role models for generations. Emily Nasrallah was a writer, journalist, teacher and women’s rights activist

How do you relax?

Yoga relaxes me and helps me relieve tension, especially now when we’re practically chained to laptops and desks. I enjoy learning more about music and the history of famous music bands and genres.

What is favourite book?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower - I think I've read it more than 7 times

What is your favourite Arabic film?

Hala2 Lawen (Translation: Where Do We Go Now?) by Nadine Labaki

What is favourite English film?

Mamma Mia

Best piece of advice to someone looking for a career at Google?

If you’re interested in a career at Google, deep dive into the different career paths and pinpoint the space you want to join. When you know your space, you’re likely to identify the skills you need to develop.  

 

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIXTURES

All kick-off times 10.45pm UAE ( 4 GMT) unless stated

Tuesday
Sevilla v Maribor
Spartak Moscow v Liverpool
Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk
Napoli v Feyenoord
Besiktas v RB Leipzig
Monaco v Porto
Apoel Nicosia v Tottenham Hotspur
Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid

Wednesday
Basel v Benfica
CSKA Moscow Manchester United
Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich
Anderlecht v Celtic
Qarabag v Roma (8pm)
Atletico Madrid v Chelsea
Juventus v Olympiakos
Sporting Lisbon v Barcelona

We Weren’t Supposed to Survive But We Did

We weren’t supposed to survive but we did.      
We weren’t supposed to remember but we did.              
We weren’t supposed to write but we did.  
We weren’t supposed to fight but we did.              
We weren’t supposed to organise but we did.
We weren’t supposed to rap but we did.        
We weren’t supposed to find allies but we did.
We weren’t supposed to grow communities but we did.        
We weren’t supposed to return but WE ARE.
Amira Sakalla

 

 

Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale

Starring: Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan, Radhika Sarathkumar, Nagarjuna Akkineni

Director: Amith Krishnan

Rating: 3.5/5

UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

Biog

Mr Kandhari is legally authorised to conduct marriages in the gurdwara

He has officiated weddings of Sikhs and people of different faiths from Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Russia, the US and Canada

Father of two sons, grandfather of six

Plays golf once a week

Enjoys trying new holiday destinations with his wife and family

Walks for an hour every morning

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Loyola College, Chennai, India

2019 is a milestone because he completes 50 years in business

 

Ferrari 12Cilindri specs

Engine: naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12

Power: 819hp

Torque: 678Nm at 7,250rpm

Price: From Dh1,700,000

Available: Now

Updated: February 10, 2025, 7:42 AM