by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 9, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture
Berlin – As incredible as it sounds, the world is running out of sand. Or at least the kind of sand that industries need. According to the UN Environment Program (UNEP), sand and gravel, known as aggregates, are used in volumes greater than any other raw...
by Musaid Al-Zayani | Aug 22, 2017 | Middle East
Beirut, Abu Dhabi- The Emirates airlines completely denied on Monday reports that one of its airplanes coming from Australia to Abu Dhabi was the target of a terrorist plot early this month. “Such news are completely false,” a statement issued by the company said on...
by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Aug 21, 2017 | Middle East
Lebanese Interior Minister Nuhad al-Mashnouq said Monday that the Internal Security Force’s Information Branch has played a major role in foiling a plot to bring down an Emirati passenger plane that was supposed to take off from Australia. Mashnouq told...
by Asharq Al-Awsat Online | Aug 20, 2017 | World
Sydney- Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull revealed Sunday projects to prevent terror attacks, especially those done with vehicles in crowded public places. Turnbull said the government and the police will help owners of public places and designers in...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 5, 2017 | Middle East
Sydney, London- Australian Federal Police said a senior ISIS commander sent parts to construct an improvised explosive device (IED) for the two men arrested for their attempt to bring down Etihad Airways flight coming from Sydney Airport. According to CNN, the two...
