• Massive global IT failure hits companies around the world
  • Experts say disruption could be linked to cyber security firm CrowdStrike
  • CrowdStrike CEO says incident not a cyberattack
  • Planes grounded, TV coverage knocked out and banks impacted
  • Global outage 'unprecedented', says computing expert

Airports affected by global outage - in pictures

  • Passengers wait at Berlin Brandenburg Airport as a widespread Microsoft outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday, July 19. AP
    Passengers wait at Berlin Brandenburg Airport as a widespread Microsoft outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday, July 19. AP
  • Screen shows an error at a currency exchange store at Hong Kong International Airport. Reuters
    Screen shows an error at a currency exchange store at Hong Kong International Airport. Reuters
  • Passengers queue at check-in desks at London Gatwick Airport. @sellwithDean / PA Photo
    Passengers queue at check-in desks at London Gatwick Airport. @sellwithDean / PA Photo
  • Passengers wait at Barajas Airport in Madrid. Reuters
    Passengers wait at Barajas Airport in Madrid. Reuters
  • A United Airlines passenger waits at Los Angeles International Airport. AP Photo
    A United Airlines passenger waits at Los Angeles International Airport. AP Photo
  • Jetstar passengers at the Gold Coast Airport in Bilinga, Australia. EPA
    Jetstar passengers at the Gold Coast Airport in Bilinga, Australia. EPA
  • A sign showing departure information at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam. EPA
    A sign showing departure information at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam. EPA
  • Hong Kong Express Airways passengers queue at Hong Kong International Airport. Reuters
    Hong Kong Express Airways passengers queue at Hong Kong International Airport. Reuters
  • Travellers wait at Hamburg Airport, Germany. AP
    Travellers wait at Hamburg Airport, Germany. AP
  • Passengers form long queues at Singapore Airport. AFP
    Passengers form long queues at Singapore Airport. AFP
  • Delayed flights are displayed on a screen at Barcelona Airport. Getty
    Delayed flights are displayed on a screen at Barcelona Airport. Getty
  • Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport. AP
    Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport. AP
  • Display screens show error messages at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. AFP
    Display screens show error messages at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. AFP
  • Passengers line up for check-in at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. AP
    Passengers line up for check-in at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. AP
  • Long queues of passengers form at the check-in counters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Getty
    Long queues of passengers form at the check-in counters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Getty
  • Turkish Airlines planes are parked at Istanbul Airport. EPA
    Turkish Airlines planes are parked at Istanbul Airport. EPA

Major IT disruption hits companies around the world - in pictures

  • A blue error screen is displayed at a self-checkout terminal in a supermarket in Sydney, Australia. A large-scale disruption has wrought havoc on IT systems around the globe. AFP
    A blue error screen is displayed at a self-checkout terminal in a supermarket in Sydney, Australia. A large-scale disruption has wrought havoc on IT systems around the globe. AFP
  • Passengers queue at London Gatwick Airport. PA
    Passengers queue at London Gatwick Airport. PA
  • A television screen in London displays a BBC announcement which reads "Sorry! Somethings gone wrong" as the CBBC channel is off air. Getty Images
    A television screen in London displays a BBC announcement which reads "Sorry! Somethings gone wrong" as the CBBC channel is off air. Getty Images
  • Passengers wait in front of check-in counters at the capital's Berlin Brandenburg Airport, in Schönefeld, Germany. AP
    Passengers wait in front of check-in counters at the capital's Berlin Brandenburg Airport, in Schönefeld, Germany. AP
  • The Paris Olympic Games press accreditation centre has been affected by global IT outage in France. Reuters
    The Paris Olympic Games press accreditation centre has been affected by global IT outage in France. Reuters
  • Passengers look at signs displaying departure information at Schiphol Airport, southwest of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. EPA
    Passengers look at signs displaying departure information at Schiphol Airport, southwest of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. EPA
  • A screen shows an error at a currency exchange store at Hong Kong International Airport in China. Reuters
    A screen shows an error at a currency exchange store at Hong Kong International Airport in China. Reuters
  • Travellers sleep in a loading bridge at Los Angeles International Airport after a United Airlines flight was delayed due to the widespread global disruption. AP
    Travellers sleep in a loading bridge at Los Angeles International Airport after a United Airlines flight was delayed due to the widespread global disruption. AP
  • A message displayed on the Sky News channel, which has been knocked off air online. PA
    A message displayed on the Sky News channel, which has been knocked off air online. PA
  • Passengers wait at Barajas Airport after a computer systems 'incident' was reported at all Spanish airports. Reuters
    Passengers wait at Barajas Airport after a computer systems 'incident' was reported at all Spanish airports. Reuters
  • A sign notifies customers of a temporary closure at a shop due to IT issues in Canberra, Australia. EPA
    A sign notifies customers of a temporary closure at a shop due to IT issues in Canberra, Australia. EPA
  • A checkout terminal hit by IT issues at a store in Canberra, Australia. EPA
    A checkout terminal hit by IT issues at a store in Canberra, Australia. EPA
Difference between fractional ownership and timeshare

Although similar in its appearance, the concept of a fractional title deed is unlike that of a timeshare, which usually involves multiple investors buying “time” in a property whereby the owner has the right to occupation for a specified period of time in any year, as opposed to the actual real estate, said John Peacock, Head of Indirect Tax and Conveyancing, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates, a law firm.

TO A LAND UNKNOWN

Director: Mahdi Fleifel

Starring: Mahmoud Bakri, Aram Sabbah, Mohammad Alsurafa

Rating: 4.5/5

Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
Iftar programme at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Established in 1998, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding was created with a vision to teach residents about the traditions and customs of the UAE. Its motto is ‘open doors, open minds’. All year-round, visitors can sign up for a traditional Emirati breakfast, lunch or dinner meal, as well as a range of walking tours, including ones to sites such as the Jumeirah Mosque or Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.

Every year during Ramadan, an iftar programme is rolled out. This allows guests to break their fast with the centre’s presenters, visit a nearby mosque and observe their guides while they pray. These events last for about two hours and are open to the public, or can be booked for a private event.

Until the end of Ramadan, the iftar events take place from 7pm until 9pm, from Saturday to Thursday. Advanced booking is required.

For more details, email openminds@cultures.ae or visit www.cultures.ae

 

The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

Various Artists 
Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World (Habibi Funk)
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

Result
Qualifier: Islamabad United beat Karachi Kings by eight wickets

Fixtures
Tuesday, Lahore: Eliminator 1 - Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators
Wednesday, Lahore: Eliminator 2 – Karachi Kings v Winner of Eliminator 1
Sunday, Karachi: Final – Islamabad United v Winner of Eliminator 2

PROFILE OF STARZPLAY

Date started: 2014

Founders: Maaz Sheikh, Danny Bates

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Entertainment/Streaming Video On Demand

Number of employees: 125

Investors/Investment amount: $125 million. Major investors include Starz/Lionsgate, State Street, SEQ and Delta Partners

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The story in numbers

18

This is how many recognised sects Lebanon is home to, along with about four million citizens

450,000

More than this many Palestinian refugees are registered with UNRWA in Lebanon, with about 45 per cent of them living in the country’s 12 refugee camps

1.5 million

There are just under 1 million Syrian refugees registered with the UN, although the government puts the figure upwards of 1.5m

73

The percentage of stateless people in Lebanon, who are not of Palestinian origin, born to a Lebanese mother, according to a 2012-2013 study by human rights organisation Frontiers Ruwad Association

18,000

The number of marriages recorded between Lebanese women and foreigners between the years 1995 and 2008, according to a 2009 study backed by the UN Development Programme

77,400

The number of people believed to be affected by the current nationality law, according to the 2009 UN study

4,926

This is how many Lebanese-Palestinian households there were in Lebanon in 2016, according to a census by the Lebanese-Palestinian dialogue committee

Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic

John Zubrzycki, Hurst Publishers

How to avoid crypto fraud
  • Use unique usernames and passwords while enabling multi-factor authentication.
  • Use an offline private key, a physical device that requires manual activation, whenever you access your wallet.
  • Avoid suspicious social media ads promoting fraudulent schemes.
  • Only invest in crypto projects that you fully understand.
  • Critically assess whether a project’s promises or returns seem too good to be true.
  • Only use reputable platforms that have a track record of strong regulatory compliance.
  • Store funds in hardware wallets as opposed to online exchanges.
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A Bad Moms Christmas
Dir: John Lucas and Scott Moore
Starring: Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell, Susan Sarandon, Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines
Two stars

ICC Awards for 2021

MEN

Cricketer of the Year – Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)

T20 Cricketer of the Year – Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)

ODI Cricketer of the Year – Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Test Cricketer of the Year – Joe Root (England)

WOMEN

Cricketer of the Year – Smriti Mandhana (India)

ODI Cricketer of the Year – Lizelle Lee (South Africa)

T20 Cricketer of the Year – Tammy Beaumont (England)

Updated: July 20, 2024, 4:23 AM