A satellite image of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile river in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. Maxar Technologies via AP
A satellite image of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile river in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. Maxar Technologies via AP
A satellite image of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile river in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. Maxar Technologies via AP
A satellite image of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile river in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. Maxar Technologies via AP
A 2013 photo showing the Blue Nile river flowing near the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. AP, File
A 2013 photo showing the Blue Nile river flowing near the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. AP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
Construction workers are seen at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
Construction workers are seen at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
A general view of construction work at the site of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam near Assosa, Ethiopia. AFP, File
Sudan's Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Yasir Mohamed (C) takes part in a video meeting over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on June 9, 2020. AFP
Sudan's Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Yasir Mohamed (C) takes part in a video meeting over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on June 9, 2020. AFP
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry. AP
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry. AP
The Nile in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. AFP
The Nile in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. AFP
The Nile in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. AFP
The Nile in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. AFP
The Nile in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. AFP
The Nile in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. AFP
A pleasure boat carrying tourists and locals sails on the Nile at sunset in Aswan, Egypt. AP, file
A pleasure boat carrying tourists and locals sails on the Nile at sunset in Aswan, Egypt. AP, file
Sayed Ahmed Abdoh poles his boat to check fish traps in the Nile, near Abu Al Nasr village, about 770 kilometres south of Cairo, in Egypt. AP, file
Sayed Ahmed Abdoh poles his boat to check fish traps in the Nile, near Abu Al Nasr village, about 770 kilometres south of Cairo, in Egypt. AP, file
An aerial view shows the Nile before sunset in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. AFP
An aerial view shows the Nile before sunset in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. AFP
An aerial view shows the Nile before sunset in the Egyptian capital, Cairo on June 20, 2020. AFP
An aerial view shows the Nile before sunset in the Egyptian capital, Cairo on June 20, 2020. AFP

Filling of Ethiopian reservoir ‘probably seasonal rain' as Nile talks end without a deal

Satellite images appear to show more water behind the Grand Renaissance Dam but it is unlikely to be the start of Addis Ababa’s long-promised first filling

Hamza Hendawi
Hamza Hendawi
Cairo

July 15, 2020

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Satellite images that appeared to show the reservoir behind Ethiopia’s disputed Nile Dam filling with water captured seasonal rain, experts said.

The photos were taken on July 9 and made public on Tuesday, the day after the latest round of talks on the operation of project ended without agreement.

Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan wrapped up nearly two weeks of talks aimed at settling a long-running dispute over the $4.6 billion (Dh 16.8 billion) dam without a breakthrough, diminishing hopes that an agreement would be reached before Ethiopia began filling the dam this month.

Water into the reservoir photographed by the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1 satellite on July 9, was likely to have been a “natural backing-up of water behind the dam” caused by rainy season conditions, International Crisis Group analyst William Davison said on Tuesday.

“So far, to my understanding, there has been no official announcement from Ethiopia that all of the pieces of construction that are needed to be completed to close off all of the outlets and to begin impoundment of water into the reservoir” had taken place, Mr Davison said.

A satellite image shows the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile river in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Maxar Technologies via AP
A satellite image shows the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile river in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Maxar Technologies via AP
A satellite image of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and reservoir behind it on June 26, 2020. Maxar Technologies via Reuters
A satellite image of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and reservoir behind it on June 26, 2020. Maxar Technologies via Reuters
A satellite image of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and reservoir behind it 16 days later on July 12, 2020. Maxar Technologies via Reuters
A satellite image of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and reservoir behind it 16 days later on July 12, 2020. Maxar Technologies via Reuters
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia on July 12, 2020. Maxar Technologies via Reuters
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia on July 12, 2020. Maxar Technologies via Reuters
An aerial view Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River in Guba, northwest Ethiopia, on the 20th July. AFP
An aerial view Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River in Guba, northwest Ethiopia, on the 20th July. AFP
An aerial view Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River in Guba, northwest Ethiopia, on the 20th July. AFP
An aerial view Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River in Guba, northwest Ethiopia, on the 20th July. AFP
An aerial view Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River in Guba, northwest Ethiopia, on the 20th July. AFP
An aerial view Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River in Guba, northwest Ethiopia, on the 20th July. AFP

On the talks, a statement by the Egyptian Irrigation Ministry said the three nations would now separately send their assessments of the situation to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, whose country chairs the African Union.

He would later call for a summit of the three nations and others to decide on the next steps.

“Although there were progresses, no breakthrough deal was made,” Seleshi Bekele, Ethiopia’s Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, tweeted on Monday night.

The just-completed round of negotiations was the latest in nearly a decade of talks between the three African nations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, or Gerd. It promised to be the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa, producing some 6,000 megawatts. The talks were attended by representatives of the United States, the European Union and South Africa.

Egypt feared the dam would significantly reduce its vital share of the river’s waters, costing the most populous Arab nation hundreds of thousands of jobs and disrupting its food security.

Neighbouring Sudan was concerned that a breach of the dam could flood large parts of its territory and that without operational coordination, the dam could close its own hydroelectric dams.

But energy-starved Sudan also stood to gain through buying cheap electricity generated by the dam that lies about 20 kilometres from its border with Ethiopia.

Ethiopia sought to reassure Egypt and Sudan, saying the dam on the Blue Nile, the river’s largest tributary, was key to the alleviation of poverty in the Horn of Africa nation of nearly 110 million people and was meant to benefit, not harm, the two downstream countries as well as other Nile basin states when the project turned Ethiopia into a major electricity exporter.

But Egypt contended that Ethiopia refused to reach a legally binding deal on water use, and rejected proposals for a deal on the flow of the river during spells of persistent drought or a mechanism for resolving future disputes.

Egypt’s share of the river’s water was said by President Abdel Fatah El Sisi to be an existential issue.

The latest talks have taken added urgency because of Ethiopia’s repeated assertions that it would go ahead with filling the reservoir behind the dam regardless of whether a deal has been reached or not.

Egypt and Sudan opposed such a move, with Egyptian leaders on the record as saying Cairo would not accept the situation.

The amount of water Ethiopia said it intended to save behind the dam this and the next year was relatively insignificant, but Egypt and Sudan feared that starting to fill the dam without an agreement in place would set a dangerous precedent, since Ethiopia said it intended to build more dams on the Blue Nile.

Egyptian officials avoided reference to military action, but Mr El Sisi recently said without mentioning the dispute directly that his military was prepared to carry out missions outside the country.

Pro-government social media influencers have, in the meantime, urged the government use force on the dam before it is filled.

Military action by Egypt, however, would be difficult to justify to the international community as an act of self-defence and would entail dangers if the reservoir was even partially filled.

This led to speculation that an alternative and equally effective target could be power installations linked to the dam.

“At the end of the day, we realise that we must reach an agreement,” Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on television on Monday night.

“Not reaching an agreement will cause more tension and that’s what we are trying to avoid.”

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Punjabi Legends Leading player: Shoaib Malik; Top picks: Hasan Ali, Chris Jordan; UAE players: Ghulam Shabber, Shareef Asadullah

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Cryptocurrency Investing  for Dummies – by Kiana Danial 

There are several primers for investing in cryptocurrencies available online, including e-books written by people whose credentials fall apart on the second page of your preferred search engine. 

Ms Danial is a finance coach and former currency analyst who writes for Nasdaq. Her broad-strokes primer (2019) breaks down investing in cryptocurrency into baby steps, while explaining the terms and technologies involved.

Although cryptocurrencies are a fast evolving world, this  book offers a good insight into the game as well as providing some basic tips, strategies and warning signs.

Begin your cryptocurrency journey here. 

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iPhone XS Max
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iPhone XR
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Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

 

 

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  • Energy engineer: Dh25,000 to Dh30,000 
  • Production engineer: Dh30,000 to Dh40,000 
  • Data-driven supply chain management professional: Dh30,000 to Dh50,000 
  • HR leader: Dh40,000 to Dh60,000 
  • Engineering leader: Dh30,000 to Dh55,000 
  • Project manager: Dh55,000 to Dh65,000 
  • Senior reservoir engineer: Dh40,000 to Dh55,000 
  • Senior drilling engineer: Dh38,000 to Dh46,000 
  • Senior process engineer: Dh28,000 to Dh38,000 
  • Senior maintenance engineer: Dh22,000 to Dh34,000 
  • Field engineer: Dh6,500 to Dh7,500
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From Beirut and Amman to London and now Dubai, hairstylist George Massoud has seen the same mistakes made by customers all over the world. In the chair or at-home hair care, here are the resolutions he wishes his customers would make for the year ahead.

1. 'I will seek consultation from professionals'

You may know what you want, but are you sure it’s going to suit you? Haircare professionals can tell you what will work best with your skin tone, hair texture and lifestyle.

2. 'I will tell my hairdresser when I’m not happy'

Massoud says it’s better to offer constructive criticism to work on in the future. Your hairdresser will learn, and you may discover how to communicate exactly what you want more effectively the next time.

3. ‘I will treat my hair better out of the chair’

Damage control is a big part of most hairstylists’ work right now, but it can be avoided. Steer clear of over-colouring at home, try and pursue one hair brand at a time and never, ever use a straightener on still drying hair, pleads Massoud.

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The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

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How many games the top 10 have undertaken in the 2017 ATP season

1. Rafael Nadal 58 (49-9)

2. Andy Murray 35 (25-10)

3. Roger Federer 38 (35-3)

4. Stan Wawrinka 37 (26-11)

5. Novak Djokovic 40 (32-8)

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In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe

Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010

Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille

Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm

Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year

Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”

Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners

TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013 

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What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

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Where to apply

Applicants should send their completed applications - CV, covering letter, sample(s) of your work, letter of recommendation - to Nick March, Assistant Editor in Chief at The National and UAE programme administrator for the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, by 5pm on April 30, 2020. 

Please send applications to nmarch@thenational.ae and please mark the subject line as “Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism (UAE programme application)”.

The local advisory board will consider all applications and will interview a short list of candidates in Abu Dhabi in June 2020. Successful candidates will be informed before July 30, 2020. 

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