Grenoble: The two municipal swimming pools in the southeast French city of Grenoble have been shut down, despite the current heatwave, after a row over the use of full-body Islamic burkini swimsuit, the local mayor said Wednesday. ### On Sunday, and last month, Muslim women clad in burkinis went to swim in the pools at…
Cairo: The Saudi Arabia-led military coalition in Yemen on Wednesday said it intercepted an Al Houthi drone launched towards the kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. ### The drone was intercepted in Yemeni airspace after Al Houthi militants launched it from northern Sanaa, the coalition added. Click Here: toulon rugby shop melbourne### The Iran-aligned…
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Pakistan kept alive their chances of reaching the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, cruising to a six-wicket win against previously unbeaten New Zealand at Edgbaston. ### ### New Zealand scored 237 for six in their 50 overs but that total proved inadequate as Babar Azam scored an impressive unbeaten 101 and Haris…
Abu Dhabi ### Ladies Night ###### It’s Ladies’ Night at Yas Waterworld tonight so grab the gals and follow Dana’s quest for the legendary lost pearl, along with 40 other rides to choose from. Extended hours will see the park open on Thursdays from 6pm until 11pm for Ladies’ Days. A live female DJ plays….
Dubai: The father of a five-year-old boy, who sustained third-degree burns after accidentally pouring acid on himself, has cautioned parents against storing hazardous items at home even as he appeals for help for his son’s treatment. ### Abdul Rahman was playing with his grandmother Misbah Parveen on May 7, 2017, when the mishap occurred. He…
Dubai: The recently released detailed data on the UAE’s GDP by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority and analysed by the Economics Team at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) showed real headline GDP growth accelerated to 1.7 per cent in 2018 from 0.5 per cent in 2017. ### The growth was largely driven by stronger…