Qatar University roundtable discusses Africa’s growth prospects
(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Qatar University (QU) yesterday held a roundtable discussion on 'The Gulf and Africa aimed to provide an overview on the growth prospects in Africa and to address the Africa-Gulf relations.
The event featured three discussions moderated by QU Gulf Studies...
Hijab is now going mainstream in fashion, thanks to a 19-year-old
Roughly one year ago, Denise Wallace, executive co-director of the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, received a phone call from 19-year-old Halima Aden asking if she could compete in the contest wearing her hijab.
“Her photo popped up and I remember distinctly going, ‘Wow, she is...
US says it is considering closing its embassy in Cuba
The US is considering closing its embassy in Cuba after diplomatic staff reported health problems which Washington blames on a "sonic attack".
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said a decision whether to shut to the mission in Havana was "under evaluation".
More than 20 staff suffered...
Egyptian son beats 81-year-old mother to death to please his wife
The death of an elderly woman after she was ruthlessly beaten by her own son in Alexandria sparked outrage in Egypt, with many calling for severe punishment to her son.
The 81-year-old mother, Zeinab as-Sayyid Mahfouz, was beaten by her son to please his wife...
Can the U.S. and China get along in Africa ? Top Commander urges military cooperation after Beijing opens base in Djibouti
China's opening of a military facility in Djibouti just a few miles from a U.S. base should spark a new era of cooperation between the two countries in Africa, according to the top U.S. commander on the continent.
Beijing formally opened its first overseas military...
Somalia, Comoros are new African members of the UN world tourism body
By:Ismail Akwei
Somalia and Comoros have gained entry into the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as the 157th and 158th Member States and the 50th and 51st African countries to be admitted.
Their admission was announced on Thursday during the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly in...
I have Six Months to Live Why did I Accept Islam?
Digital Mimbar -Brother Aaron is a convert to Islam who came straight from the hard streets of Compton. Please make dua for him he was diagnosed with 6 months to live because of cancer.
SOURCE:Digital Mimbar
Eritrea and Guinea slapped with new U.S. visa restriction regime
Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban
The United States has officially issued new visa restrictions on two African countries – Eritrea and Guinea. The respective embassies in Asmara and Conakry confirmed the order. They added that the directive took effect on Wednesday September 13.
The move is...
Ugandan lawmakers vote to remove presidential age limit
Members of Uganda's ruling National Resistance Movement Tuesday voted unanimously in favour of a motion seeking to amend the Constitution to remove the presidential age limit.
The move is seen as a significant step towards securing a free run for President Yoweri Museveni to seek...
Apple Unveils iPhone X and 8 Models as It Upgrades TV Set-Top Box
By BRIAN X. CHEN, FARHAD MANJOO and VINDU GOELUPDATED 3:31 PM
Apple unveiled iPhone X, its first premium-tier phone, at an event in Cupertino, Calif., on Tuesday. Here’s what else the company had to say.
• iPhone X is priced at $999, the most expensive ever...
