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Al Ahwaz will always be Arab
by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor
POLITICS - CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
In an era when citizens throughout the MENA region are asking for political change, Iran’s systematic oppression and discrimination against an estimated...Read more
Revenge tarnishes Post-Revolution Egypt
by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor
POLITICS
There is a very real danger that mob rule is destroying Egypt’s reputation, stability and economy. While Egypt’s young revolutionaries are admired at home...Read more
A worrying turn for Egypt’s Revolution
by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor
POLITICS
When I penned my column ‘Egypt’s youth uprising has been hijacked’ in early February, I experienced a deep sense of foreboding. I hesitated to dampen...Read more
The Fine line between Freedom and Anarchy
by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor
POLITICS
The year 2011 will forever be known as the year of revolt; I just pray that it doesn’t become the century’s most revolting. There are so many revolutions...Read more
Transparency needed on the Bahrain crisis
by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor
POLITICS
Before I turn on the TV these days, to watch the news, I brace myself for violence, misery and devastation. The moment 2011 was rung-in, our world appeared...Read more
Should the Muslim Brotherhood be feared?
by Linda S. Heard
POLITICS
Is the Muslim Brotherhood a threat to Egypt’s aspirations for freedom or simply a moderate political party? Conflicting reports have lead to confusion...Read more
Can Egypt's Revolution fulfill its promise?
by Linda S. Heard
POLITICS
All eyes are on Egypt right now. The popular uprising that began on January 25 has been hailed worldwide as a revolutionary model. But now that the...Read more
Obama's abuse of War Powers
by Paul Findley
POLITICS
Former US Congressman and author Paul Findley finds fault with Barack Obama’s decision to attack LibyaRead more
The Ripple effect from Japan
by Fabio Scacciavillani
ECONOMY
The recent earthquake, tsunami and nuclear emergency in Japan has had a devastating effect, not only on the country but on the global economyRead more
Art Dubai
by Rania Habib
CULTURE
In recent years Dubai has begun to make a name for itself as an international hub for art, due in part to Art Dubai. The annual event is now in its 5th yearRead more
Preserving the Legacy of Ancient times
by Leigh Thomas
CULTURE
The Middle East appears to be under-represented in a new website, which aims to preserve significant heritage sites around the world. This is not however...Read more
Camel Milk
by Jude Hardy
CULTURE
It has been part of the staple diet of Bedouin tribes for generations, but now camel milk is starting to be appeciated the world overRead more
Medical complex hits key milestone in Abu Dhabi
by Erin Mc Cafferty
HABTOOR LEIGHTON GROUP
HLG and client representatives recently celebrated the topping-out of the superstructure at the Arzanah Medical Complex in Abu Dhabi. The project is on...Read more
HLG Awarded AED 2.2 billion state-of-the-art Al Mafraq Hospital
by Erin Mc Cafferty
HABTOOR LEIGHTON GROUP
Al Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) has been awarded an Dhs2.2 billion contract for the construction of the new Al Mafraq Hospital for SEHA, the Abu Dhabi...Read more
Sola shines in the Threadneedle Gold Cup
by Anthony Gebrayel
SPORTS
The 21-year-old Argentinean polo player, Facundo Sola stole the show by scoring eight goals for Abu Dhabi, which won 9-7 in the entertaining final of the...Read more
The Royal Jet Cup end on a high note
by Anthony Gebrayel
SPORTS
A sudden penalty by Nacho Gonzalez seals a win for Mahra Polo in the final of the Royal Jet Cup tournamentRead more
Mohammed Al Habtoor shines at High Goal Exhibition match
by Anthony Gebrayel
SPORTS
The Al Habtoor polo patron scores four goals in the High Goal Exhibition match in the season finale in DubaiRead more
Habtoor Convention Centre Beirut
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
Habtoor Convention Centre Beirut hosts large scale International conference Read more
Khalaf Al Habtoor sponsors Harvard Medical Research fellowship
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
The Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical Research (DHFMR) on March 14 announced the establishment of the Khalaf Al Habtoor Harvard Medical Research...Read more
Khalaf Al Habtoor meets Sir David Frost
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
Khalaf Al Habtoor welcomed the renowned British journalist Sir David Frost to his English residence in the County of Buckingham, where he hosted a lunch in...Read more
Khalaf Al Habtoor meets Ambassador of Bosnia
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
Khalaf Al Habtoor, Head of the Al Habtoor Group, met with the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the UAE and Bahrain, in Dubai on March 3, to discuss...Read more
Khalaf Al Habtoor meet with the outgoing US Ambassador to the UAE
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor had the pleasure of receiving the outgoing US Ambassador to the UAE, Richard Olson, and the US Consul General, Justin Siberell, on...Read more
Possible collaboration between the Al Habtoor Group and the standard Chartered...
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
The possibility of a collaboration between the Al Habtoor Group and Standard Chartered Bank Read more
Khalaf Al Habtoor stresses the importance of education
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
The importance of education for young people was emphasised by Khalaf Al Habtoor - the Chairman and founder of the Al Habtoor GroupRead more
Khalaf Al Habtoor receives the Cambodian Minister for Tourism- Dr Thong Khon
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
Dr Thong Khon - the Minister of Tourism for the Kingdom of Cambodia, visited Khalaf Al Habtoor in Dubai on April 21, 2011, to discuss the possibility of...Read more
Mohammed Al Habtoor meets with the Argentinean Ambassador to the UAE to...
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and CEO of the Al Habtoor Group, met with His Excellency, Ruben Caro, the Ambassador to the UAE, on April 18, at the Al...Read more
Khalaf Al Habtoor considers investment in Sarajevo
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
Khalaf Al Habtoor is considering investing in the city of Sarajevo after visiting the Bosnian capital in March.Read more
The Al Habtoor Group reviews possibility of establishing boxing series in the...
by Erin Mc Cafferty
AL HABTOOR GROUP NEWS
A meeting took place between Khalaf Al Habtoor - the Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, and executives from the International Boxing Association and the...Read more