Trump-Harris debate and the Arab-American voter
With reference to Jihan Abdalla's piece 'They need our vote,' Arabs in Pennsylvania say before Harris-Trump debate (September 10): While I wish they'd do more to stop the killings in Gaza, the past administrations might have done much worse. In this case, restraint is at least a step in the right direction even as the steps are too few and far between. One thing is clear to me, Donald Trump would be much worse.
Joseph Miller, Toronto, Canada
I'm betrayed and I don't live in Pennsylvania. We don't have to be Muslim to be disappointed in our government emboldening the Israeli government that has a tendency to bend the truth. We can't be this blind, seeing all the children and countless innocents being killed. Who wouldn't feel betrayed?
Maria Maher, Sacramento, US
Choosing between these two candidates is like having to choose between the frying pan and a grill. Americans should have a third option. They should be able to vote for peace, not have the US arm countries that kill innocent people.
Rosy Ianbelli, Monza, Italy
Israel's killing of a US-Turkish citizen
With regard to Lizzie Porter's report Israeli army says it 'unintentionally' shot dead US-Turkish activist (September 10): You can't unintentionally hit someone in the head with a bullet. That's a precise shot. And yet the US government seems content to accept another "Oops, we're sorry" explanation. I used to feel that the people we elect to sit in Washington were there to represent the people of this country. I now know that was a fantasy all along.
Kathy Houlden, North Carolina, US
Sorry for her but let's also spare a thought for the six hostages executed by Hamas and all the other hostages who've been living in hell for the past year almost.
Andrea Stein, Zurich
The problem is the world seems to be buying Israel's lie.
Faisal Al Bulooshi, Maryland, US
Saying sorry is not going to bring her back. The family of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi should demand a thorough investigation into why they did this and who did this and seek justice.
Grace Abumrad, Istanbul
Abu Dhabi's push to increase autism awareness
In reference to Shireena Al Nowais's article What's it like living with autism? New simulation room in Abu Dhabi offers insight (September 10): This is incredibly impressive. I am truly amazed at the initiative to promote awareness, understanding, tolerance and compassion. These should be mainstream education concepts. Might be useful also for ADHD cases. Carers and teachers, those who work with children, should be offered this training.
Sarah Valdez, Abu Dhabi
This is terrific. I'd like to thank the Zayed Higher Organisation and the team at Training 2 Care for this absolutely essential opportunity to understand the challenges faced by people with autism.
Badri M, Dubai
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding
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From Zero
Artist: Linkin Park
Label: Warner Records
Number of tracks: 11
Rating: 4/5
A timeline of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language
- 2018: Formal work begins
- November 2021: First 17 volumes launched
- November 2022: Additional 19 volumes released
- October 2023: Another 31 volumes released
- November 2024: All 127 volumes completed
The five pillars of Islam
1. Fasting
2. Prayer
3. Hajj
4. Shahada
5. Zakat
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What is double taxation?
- Americans living abroad file taxes with the Internal Revenue Service, which can cost hundreds of dollars to complete even though about 60 per cent do not owe taxes, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service
- Those obligations apply to millions of Americans residing overseas – estimates range from 3.9 million to 5.5 million – including so-called "accidental Americans" who are unaware they hold dual citizenship
- The double taxation policy has been a contentious issue for decades, with many overseas Americans feeling that it punishes them for pursuing opportunities abroad
- Unlike most countries, the US follows a citizenship-based taxation system, meaning that Americans must file taxes annually, even if they do not earn any income in the US.
Du Football Champions
The fourth season of du Football Champions was launched at Gitex on Wednesday alongside the Middle East’s first sports-tech scouting platform.“du Talents”, which enables aspiring footballers to upload their profiles and highlights reels and communicate directly with coaches, is designed to extend the reach of the programme, which has already attracted more than 21,500 players in its first three years.
RACE RESULTS
1. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Mercedes) 1hr 21min 48.527sec
2. Sebastian Vettel (GER/Ferrari) at 0.658sec
3. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Red Bull) 6.012
4. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) 7.430
5. Kimi Räikkönen (FIN/Ferrari) 20.370
6. Romain Grosjean (FRA/Haas) 1:13.160
7. Sergio Pérez (MEX/Force India) 1 lap
8. Esteban Ocon (FRA/Force India) 1 lap
9. Felipe Massa (BRA/Williams) 1 lap
10. Lance Stroll (CAN/Williams) 1 lap
11. Jolyon Palmer (GBR/Renault) 1 lap
12. Stoffel Vandoorne (BEL/McLaren) 1 lap
13. Nico Hülkenberg (GER/Renault) 1 lap
14. Pascal Wehrlein (GER/Sauber) 1 lap
15. Marcus Ericsson (SWE/Sauber) 2 laps
16. Daniil Kvyat (RUS/Toro Rosso) 3 laps
The Sand Castle
Director: Matty Brown
Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea
Rating: 2.5/5
Our family matters legal consultant
Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais
Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.
US households add $601bn of debt in 2019
American households borrowed another $601 billion (Dh2.2bn) in 2019, the largest yearly gain since 2007, just before the global financial crisis, according to February data from the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
Fuelled by rising mortgage debt as homebuyers continued to take advantage of low interest rates, the increase last year brought total household debt to a record high, surpassing the previous peak reached in 2008 just before the market crash, according to the report.
Following the 22nd straight quarter of growth, American household debt swelled to $14.15 trillion by the end of 2019, the New York Fed said in its quarterly report.
In the final three months of the year, new home loans jumped to their highest volume since the fourth quarter of 2005, while credit cards and auto loans also added to the increase.
The bad debt load is taking its toll on some households, and the New York Fed warned that more and more credit card borrowers — particularly young people — were falling behind on their payments.
"Younger borrowers, who are disproportionately likely to have credit cards and student loans as their primary form of debt, struggle more than others with on-time repayment," New York Fed researchers said.
Destroyer
Director: Karyn Kusama
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Toby Kebbell, Sebastian Stan
Rating: 3/5
UAE release: January 31
