Former US president Barack Obama at an event in Athens in June. AP
Former US president Barack Obama at an event in Athens in June. AP
Former US president Barack Obama at an event in Athens in June. AP
Former US president Barack Obama at an event in Athens in June. AP

Gaza blockade plays into hands of Israel's enemies, says Obama


Ellie Sennett
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Former US president Barack Obama on Monday warned Israel that any military strategy that ignores the human costs could ultimately backfire and “plays into the hands” of enemies such as Hamas.

“The Israeli government’s decision to cut off food, water and electricity to a captive civilian population threatens not only to worsen a growing humanitarian crisis, it could further harden Palestinian attitudes for generations, erode global support for Israel, play into the hands of Israel’s enemies, and undermine long-term efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region,” Mr Obama wrote.

He repeated his support for Israel's right to defend itself and said that Washington's historic ally faces “an enormously difficult task” in its counter-offensive in Gaza.

Mr Obama concluded his statement urging a rejection of anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian sentiments.

He also recognised Israel has “every right to exist,” but Palestinians have “also lived in disputed territories for generations

Mr Obama served two terms as US president between 2009 and 2017. During his time in office, a tense relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at times shook the US-Israeli special relationship.

This included Mr Netanyahu coming to a joint session of Congress to speak out against the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which was a major part of Mr Obama's regional policy.

Barack Obama through the years – in pictures

  • Former US president Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to long-time Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully in the East Room of the White House in 2016. AP
    Former US president Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to long-time Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully in the East Room of the White House in 2016. AP
  • Mr Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to basketball Hall of Fame member Bill Russell in 2011. AP
    Mr Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to basketball Hall of Fame member Bill Russell in 2011. AP
  • Mr Obama talks with the UK's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, plays with Prince George and Michelle Obama talks with Prince Henry at Kensington Palace, London, in 2016. The White House / Getty Images
    Mr Obama talks with the UK's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, plays with Prince George and Michelle Obama talks with Prince Henry at Kensington Palace, London, in 2016. The White House / Getty Images
  • Mr Obama speaks with Prince George in London. The White House / Getty Images
    Mr Obama speaks with Prince George in London. The White House / Getty Images
  • Then-president Barack Obama blows out candles on birthday cupcakes brought to him by then-vice president Joe Biden at the White House in 2016. Photo: National Archives / Pete Souza
    Then-president Barack Obama blows out candles on birthday cupcakes brought to him by then-vice president Joe Biden at the White House in 2016. Photo: National Archives / Pete Souza
  • Mr Obama with predecessors Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W Bush in Dallas, Texas, in April 2013. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama with predecessors Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W Bush in Dallas, Texas, in April 2013. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama greets US embassy staff and their families at a hotel in Kingston, Jamaica, in 2015. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama greets US embassy staff and their families at a hotel in Kingston, Jamaica, in 2015. Photo: The National Archives
  • Throwing darts at Manuel's Tavern before an interview with 'Vice' in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2015. Photo: The National Archives
    Throwing darts at Manuel's Tavern before an interview with 'Vice' in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2015. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama inspects the replica of a prison cell at the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Alabama. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama inspects the replica of a prison cell at the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma, Alabama. Photo: The National Archives
  • Awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Congressman John Lewis in 2011. The veteran politician died in 2020. Photo: The National Archives
    Awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Congressman John Lewis in 2011. The veteran politician died in 2020. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama strolls the lawn with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Photo: Barack Obama
    Mr Obama strolls the lawn with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Photo: Barack Obama
  • On vacation in Martha’s Vineyard, Mr Obama shares a moment with his young niece, Savita. Photo: The National Archives
    On vacation in Martha’s Vineyard, Mr Obama shares a moment with his young niece, Savita. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama looks at jewellery at a shop before a walking tour of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, March 23, 2013. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama looks at jewellery at a shop before a walking tour of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, March 23, 2013. Photo: The National Archives
  • President Barack Obama participates in the Gulf Co-operation Council Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2016. The president is seated with King Salman of Saudi Arabia and President Sheikh Mohamed, who was Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces at the time. Photo: The National Archives
    President Barack Obama participates in the Gulf Co-operation Council Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2016. The president is seated with King Salman of Saudi Arabia and President Sheikh Mohamed, who was Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces at the time. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama poses for a group selfie with the US Women's National Soccer Team celebrating their Fifa Women's World Cup victory at the White House on October 27, 2015. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama poses for a group selfie with the US Women's National Soccer Team celebrating their Fifa Women's World Cup victory at the White House on October 27, 2015. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama watches as a vendor writes a name using coloured sand in a bottle during a walking tour of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, March 23, 2013. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama watches as a vendor writes a name using coloured sand in a bottle during a walking tour of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, March 23, 2013. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama receives a fist-bump from a US soldier as he greets hundreds of troops during his visit to Camp Victory, Iraq, April 7, 2009. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama receives a fist-bump from a US soldier as he greets hundreds of troops during his visit to Camp Victory, Iraq, April 7, 2009. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama and Mr Biden walk around the South Lawn of the White House during a break on a working Sunday, July 24, 2011. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama and Mr Biden walk around the South Lawn of the White House during a break on a working Sunday, July 24, 2011. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama delivers remarks with the help of comedic actor Keegan-Michael Key as his 'anger translator' during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, April 25, 2015. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama delivers remarks with the help of comedic actor Keegan-Michael Key as his 'anger translator' during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, April 25, 2015. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama, wife Michelle, her mother and daughters Malia and Sasha join John Lewis, George W Bush, his wife Laura and other dignitaries to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, March 7, 2015. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama, wife Michelle, her mother and daughters Malia and Sasha join John Lewis, George W Bush, his wife Laura and other dignitaries to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, March 7, 2015. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama and Mr Biden high-five after watching Sasha Obama and Maisy Biden, the vice president's granddaughter, play in a basketball game in Chevy Chase, Maryland, February 27, 2010. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama and Mr Biden high-five after watching Sasha Obama and Maisy Biden, the vice president's granddaughter, play in a basketball game in Chevy Chase, Maryland, February 27, 2010. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama talks with a young refugee as she paints at a Dignity for Children Foundation classroom in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama talks with a young refugee as she paints at a Dignity for Children Foundation classroom in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama waves goodbye from the steps of Air Force One as he departs King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 4, 2009. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama waves goodbye from the steps of Air Force One as he departs King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 4, 2009. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama views the area near the Treasury during a walking tour of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, March 23, 2013. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama views the area near the Treasury during a walking tour of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, March 23, 2013. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama walking near the pyramids in Egypt. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama walking near the pyramids in Egypt. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama removes his shoes as he prepares to visit the Blue Mosque on April 7, 2009, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama removes his shoes as he prepares to visit the Blue Mosque on April 7, 2009, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama sits on the grass with daughter Sasha during a barbecue with family and friends in celebration of his 49th birthday on the South Lawn of the White House. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama sits on the grass with daughter Sasha during a barbecue with family and friends in celebration of his 49th birthday on the South Lawn of the White House. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama views science exhibits during the 2015 White House Science Fair celebrating technology, engineering and math (Stem) competitions, March 23, 2015. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama views science exhibits during the 2015 White House Science Fair celebrating technology, engineering and math (Stem) competitions, March 23, 2015. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama and first lady Michelle Obama present a birthday cake to Assistant Usher Reggie Dickson, June 13, 2012. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama and first lady Michelle Obama present a birthday cake to Assistant Usher Reggie Dickson, June 13, 2012. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama turns 61 this year. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama turns 61 this year. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama hugs Gabby Giffords as he arrives to deliver the State of the Union address in the House Chamber on January 24, 2012, at the US Capitol in Washington. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama hugs Gabby Giffords as he arrives to deliver the State of the Union address in the House Chamber on January 24, 2012, at the US Capitol in Washington. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama takes a moment to himself before delivering remarks to the nation after yet another mass shooting. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama takes a moment to himself before delivering remarks to the nation after yet another mass shooting. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama jokingly scolds Mr Biden for dropping birthday cake in the Oval Office of the White House. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama jokingly scolds Mr Biden for dropping birthday cake in the Oval Office of the White House. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama hugs his wife after she introduces him at a grassroots campaign event at Lagomarcino's Confectionary in Davenport, Iowa, August 15, 2012. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama hugs his wife after she introduces him at a grassroots campaign event at Lagomarcino's Confectionary in Davenport, Iowa, August 15, 2012. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama attempts his best split with the 2016 US Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama attempts his best split with the 2016 US Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team. Photo: The National Archives
  • Mr Obama on vacation in his home state of Hawaii. Photo: The National Archives
    Mr Obama on vacation in his home state of Hawaii. Photo: The National Archives
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

European arms

Known EU weapons transfers to Ukraine since the war began: Germany 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger surface-to-air missiles. Luxembourg 100 NLAW anti-tank weapons, jeeps and 15 military tents as well as air transport capacity. Belgium 2,000 machine guns, 3,800 tons of fuel. Netherlands 200 Stinger missiles. Poland 100 mortars, 8 drones, Javelin anti-tank weapons, Grot assault rifles, munitions. Slovakia 12,000 pieces of artillery ammunition, 10 million litres of fuel, 2.4 million litres of aviation fuel and 2 Bozena de-mining systems. Estonia Javelin anti-tank weapons.  Latvia Stinger surface to air missiles. Czech Republic machine guns, assault rifles, other light weapons and ammunition worth $8.57 million.

HIJRA

Starring: Lamar Faden, Khairiah Nathmy, Nawaf Al-Dhufairy

Director: Shahad Ameen

Rating: 3/5

Dirham Stretcher tips for having a baby in the UAE

Selma Abdelhamid, the group's moderator, offers her guide to guide the cost of having a young family:

• Buy second hand stuff

 They grow so fast. Don't get a second hand car seat though, unless you 100 per cent know it's not expired and hasn't been in an accident.

• Get a health card and vaccinate your child for free at government health centres

 Ms Ma says she discovered this after spending thousands on vaccinations at private clinics.

• Join mum and baby coffee mornings provided by clinics, babysitting companies or nurseries.

Before joining baby classes ask for a free trial session. This way you will know if it's for you or not. You'll be surprised how great some classes are and how bad others are.

• Once baby is ready for solids, cook at home

Take the food with you in reusable pouches or jars. You'll save a fortune and you'll know exactly what you're feeding your child.

F1 The Movie

Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Rating: 4/5

IF YOU GO
 
The flights: FlyDubai offers direct flights to Catania Airport from Dubai International Terminal 2 daily with return fares starting from Dh1,895.
 
The details: Access to the 2,900-metre elevation point at Mount Etna by cable car and 4x4 transport vehicle cost around €57.50 (Dh248) per adult. Entry into Teatro Greco costs €10 (Dh43). For more go to www.visitsicily.info

 Where to stay: Hilton Giardini Naxos offers beachfront access and accessible to Taormina and Mount Etna. Rooms start from around €130 (Dh561) per night, including taxes.

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Dr Amal Khalid Alias revealed a recent case of a woman with daughters, who specifically wanted a boy.

A semen analysis of the father showed abnormal sperm so the couple required IVF.

Out of 21 eggs collected, six were unused leaving 15 suitable for IVF.

A specific procedure was used, called intracytoplasmic sperm injection where a single sperm cell is inserted into the egg.

On day three of the process, 14 embryos were biopsied for gender selection.

The next day, a pre-implantation genetic report revealed four normal male embryos, three female and seven abnormal samples.

Day five of the treatment saw two male embryos transferred to the patient.

The woman recorded a positive pregnancy test two weeks later. 

Student Of The Year 2

Director: Punit Malhotra

Stars: Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria, Ananya Pandey, Aditya Seal 

1.5 stars

COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Xpanceo

Started: 2018

Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov

Based: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality

Funding: $40 million

Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)

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The specs: 2019 Haval H6

Price, base: Dh69,900

Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder

Transmission: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 197hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque: 315Nm @ 2,000rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 7.0L / 100km

Titan Sports Academy:

Programmes: Judo, wrestling, kick-boxing, muay thai, taekwondo and various summer camps

Location: Inside Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Telephone:  971 50 220 0326

 

WHAT ARE NFTs?

     

 

    

 

   

 

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are tokens that represent ownership of unique items. They allow the tokenisation of things such as art, collectibles and even real estate.

 

An NFT can have only one official owner at one time. And since they're minted and secured on the Ethereum blockchain, no one can modify the record of ownership, not even copy-paste it into a new one.

 

This means NFTs are not interchangeable and cannot be exchanged with other items. In contrast, fungible items, such as fiat currencies, can be exchanged because their value defines them rather than their unique properties.

 
Jetour T1 specs

Engine: 2-litre turbocharged

Power: 254hp

Torque: 390Nm

Price: From Dh126,000

Available: Now

The biog

Favourite films: Casablanca and Lawrence of Arabia

Favourite books: Start with Why by Simon Sinek and Good to be Great by Jim Collins

Favourite dish: Grilled fish

Inspiration: Sheikh Zayed's visionary leadership taught me to embrace new challenges.

Porsche Macan T: The Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo 

Power: 265hp from 5,000-6,500rpm 

Torque: 400Nm from 1,800-4,500rpm 

Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch auto 

Speed: 0-100kph in 6.2sec 

Top speed: 232kph 

Fuel consumption: 10.7L/100km 

On sale: May or June 

Price: From Dh259,900  

Frankenstein in Baghdad
Ahmed Saadawi
​​​​​​​Penguin Press

Breast cancer in men: the facts

1) Breast cancer is men is rare but can develop rapidly. It usually occurs in those over the ages of 60, but can occasionally affect younger men.

2) Symptoms can include a lump, discharge, swollen glands or a rash. 

3) People with a history of cancer in the family can be more susceptible. 

4) Treatments include surgery and chemotherapy but early diagnosis is the key. 

5) Anyone concerned is urged to contact their doctor

 

Updated: October 23, 2023, 9:33 PM