From the Editors: UAE ranks among world’s most influential nations

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From the Editors: UAE ranks among world’s most influential nations

Debate rages on over US intelligence briefings as Trump refuses to concede

Published: November 13, 2020 11:55 Gulf News Report

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Stock Dubai Skyline — UAE ranks among world’s most influential nations: The UAE’s rising stature on the world stage was once again confirmed on Thursday, as a global study published earlier this week by FutureBrand has globally ranked the UAE as the ninth most influential country, while Dubai was also listed as the ninth most influential city in the world. This year’s Country Index reveals unexpected resilience during a year of unprecedented crisis. The UAE’s strong measures to combat the pandemic while protecting its citizens from the negative economic impact has been key to this ranking. The UAE remains a role model on the global stage. [COMMENT by Somshankar Bandyopadhyay, Assistant Editor] Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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BROOKS-COLUMN~3-(Read-Only) — Debate over US intelligence briefings: The president-elect of the US will only be sworn in on January 20, but the process for a smooth transfer of power begins right after the elections. This includes the availability of intelligence briefings usually reserved for the president. The president-elect traditionally receives such briefings from the intelligence community to learn of threats facing the US before taking office. A growing number of Republican lawmakers have now called on the Trump administration to stop blocking Joe Biden from receiving these briefings. The sooner these proceedings are ironed out, the better it will be for the US and for the world at large looking to learn from the beacon of democracy. [COMMENT by Alex Abraham, Senior Associate Editor] Image Credit: NYT

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2020-11-12T224921Z_2115152376_UP1EGBC1Q8BLY_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-EURO-SRB-SCO-REPORT-(Read-Only) — Scotland achieved something many thought we would never see again on Thursday night. Players were in tears after they qualified for their first major football finals since 1996 after a drama-filled penalty shootout win over Serbia with the match ending 1-1 after extra time in Belgrade. It was no more than the Scots deserved after dominating, with goalkeeper David Marshall emerging as the hero when he saved Serbia’s final spot-kick by Aleksandar Mitrovic. Scotland must now get their famous fans to be present as they join the 24-nation tournament’s Group D including England, the Czech Republic and Croatia, with matches in London and Glasgow. [COMMENT by Matt Smith, Sports Editor] Image Credit: Reuters

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