With reference to Charlie Mitchell's piece Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed is facing the greatest test of his leadership (November 6): Mr Ahmed is not the charming enthusiastic man from a year ago. He is not as decisive or assertive. He is a charismatic preacher and the fact that he has not taken action has put him in this dilemma. I hope he saves Ethiopia from collapsing.
A Kassa, Ottawa
The death of a little girl in a traffic accident is too tragic for words
In reference to the story Motorist arrested after death of child, 4, outside Dubai school (November 6)
Dubai is in many ways a small, close-knit community. This has broken everyone's hearts.
Tarja Yilmaz, Dubai
Changing WhatsApp regulations would be good for us all
In reference to the article UAE may lift WhatsApp calls ban 'soon', says top cyber security official (November 7): It would be good for business. Anything that improves a company's ability to call in and out of the UAE helps make the UAE a smart city.
Name withheld on request
Please do this for the residents of this country. I would consider it an act of kindness. This would allow me to talk to my mother everyday.
Sini Tony, Dubai
This is great news and a good decision by the authorities.
Nadeem Ali, Dubai
This is good news for all of us in the UAE, and a positive step towards the wellbeing of everyone in the country. Connectivity has become the 21st century mantra around the world. This step will be a boon for UAE residents as they will be able to communicate with their loved ones.
Name withheld on request
A landmark judgement in India has finally put an end to a long dispute
Samanth Subramanian's article India's supreme court clears way for Hindu temple at Ayodhya (November 9). A decades-old dispute over the ownership of land has finally come to an end. Prime minister Narendra Modi's message that this verdict is neither a victory nor a defeat is laudable and the Supreme Court's judgement has been accepted even by the opposition. These are dramatic developments in Indian politics.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru
Ireland v Denmark: The last two years
Denmark 1-1 Ireland
7/06/19, Euro 2020 qualifier
Denmark 0-0 Ireland
19/11/2018, Nations League
Ireland 0-0 Denmark
13/10/2018, Nations League
Ireland 1 Denmark 5
14/11/2017, World Cup qualifier
Denmark 0-0 Ireland
11/11/2017, World Cup qualifier
The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre turbo 4-cyl
Transmission: eight-speed auto
Power: 190bhp
Torque: 300Nm
Price: Dh169,900
On sale: now
MATCH INFO
Karnatake Tuskers 114-1 (10 ovs)
Charles 57, Amla 47
Bangla Tigers 117-5 (8.5 ovs)
Fletcher 40, Moores 28 no, Lamichhane 2-9
Bangla Tiger win by five wickets
Islamophobia definition
A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.
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Who has lived at The Bishops Avenue?
- George Sainsbury of the supermarket dynasty, sugar magnate William Park Lyle and actress Dame Gracie Fields were residents in the 1930s when the street was only known as ‘Millionaires’ Row’.
- Then came the international super rich, including the last king of Greece, Constantine II, the Sultan of Brunei and Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal who was at one point ranked the third richest person in the world.
- Turkish tycoon Halis Torprak sold his mansion for £50m in 2008 after spending just two days there. The House of Saud sold 10 properties on the road in 2013 for almost £80m.
- Other residents have included Iraqi businessman Nemir Kirdar, singer Ariana Grande, holiday camp impresario Sir Billy Butlin, businessman Asil Nadir, Paul McCartney’s former wife Heather Mills.
Hunting park to luxury living
- Land was originally the Bishop of London's hunting park, hence the name
- The road was laid out in the mid 19th Century, meandering through woodland and farmland
- Its earliest houses at the turn of the 20th Century were substantial detached properties with extensive grounds
RESULTS
5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m
Winner: JAP Almahfuz, Fernando Jara (jockey), Irfan Ellahi (trainer).
5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh90,000 1,400m
Winner: AF Momtaz, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi.
6pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 1,400m
Winner: Yaalail, Fernando Jara, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.
6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Championship Listed (PA) Dh180,000 1,600m
Winner: Ihtesham, Szczepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami.
7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 1,600m
Winner: Dahess D’Arabie, Fernando Jara, Helal Al Alawi.
7.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 2.200m
Winner: Ezz Al Rawasi, Connor Beasley, Helal Al Alawi.
Results
Ashraf Ghani 50.64 per cent
Abdullah Abdullah 39.52 per cent
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar 3.85 per cent
Rahmatullah Nabil 1.8 per cent
