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Built to last: How to design cities that serve generations the Abu Dhabi way

In the current era of urbanisation and climate change and its impact, cities are supposed to be built to last long and be resilient and not just retrofit.Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the second most populous with a population of 4.14 million people as of 2024, is amon

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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How to survive the post-holiday slump

No one wants to say this out loud, but we’re all thinking it. The holiday is over just like that, back to our dreaded realities. The transition from the heightened emotional state and excitement of the end of year celebrations to the stark reality of routine in a new year often precipitates a psycho

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown

A Ugandan police officer monitors the area while guarding ballot boxes and other electoral materials for dispatch at a polling station serving as a dispatch centre during final preparations ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections, in Kampala on January 14, 2026. [AFP]Uganda was on edge as polls ope

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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Two police reservists killed in suspected attack by Somalia's army

Two National Police Reservists (NPR) died on Wednesday, and two others sustained injuries in an explosion in Mandera County.According to a police report the Mohamed Abdow, Abdirashid Ali, Abdullahi Abdi and Jillow Adan were manning the Kulun border point in the evening when an Improvised Explosive D

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Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.Bounou saved from Samuel

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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From looting to grounded fleet and leasing; inside KQ's turbulence

On clear mornings, a Kenya Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner can be seen surging over the Ngong Hills, tail emblazoned with the bold crimson colours of the national flag.An enduring symbol of Kenyan machismo, KQ represents “The Pride of Africa” – the connection between East Africa’s largest economy and

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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