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SUBSCRIPTION WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2017 THULQADA 3, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Saudi Arabia, allies unveil Min 35º Qatar ‘terrorist’ blacklist Max 49º High Tide 02:20 & 13:14 Kuwaiti national on list Egypt vows no compromise on boycott Low Tide • 07:48 & 20:38 32 PAGES NO: 17289 150 FILS RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and its allies unveiled a “terrorist” blacklist yesterday of 18 organizations and individuals Israel removes metal detectors amid boycott suspected of links with Islamist extremism that they said had ties with regional rival Qatar. The move by the JERUSALEM: Israel removed metal detectors from a four Arab governments came despite mounting inter- highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site yesterday after national pressure to compromise in their weeks-old their installation triggered deadly violence, but boycott of their fellow US ally. Saudi Arabia, the United Muslim worshippers suspicious over what would Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt last month released a come next kept up a boycott. Israel’s move came in list of 59 people and 12 groups they alleged had links to the face of intensive international diplomacy seek- Qatar, accused by the four states of ties to extremist ing to prevent the dispute over the Haram Al-Sharif groups in the region. Qatar has denied the allegations. mosque compound, known to Jews as the Temple Yesterday’s list blacklisted nine charity and media Mount, from sparking wider Palestinian unrest. organizations and nine individuals “directly or indirectly The government said it would introduce subtler linked to Qatari authorities” as “terrorist”, read a joint measures instead to secure the compound housing statement released by the four states. “We expect Qatari the revered Al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock, authorities to take the next step and prosecute the ter- following a July 14 deadly attack on Israeli police rorist groups and people,” the statement said. “The four nearby. A work crew removed the metal detectors countries and their international partners will ensure from one entrance to the compound early yesterday, that Qatar has ceased its support and funding of terror- and cameras installed on overhead scaffolding in ism, has stopped welcoming terrorists and has stopped recent days were also gone. But suspicions over spreading extremist and hate speech,” it added. what the new measures would entail resulted in the The Saudi-led bloc, which now blacklists 89 persons boycott continuing. and organizations accused of ties to Islamist groups Several hundred worshippers prayed outside the they say are backed by Qatar, also dismissed an amend- gates in the streets in the summer heat, as they have ment last week to Doha’s counter-terrorism law as done since the metal detectors were installed more “insufficient”. Saudi Arabia and its allies have been boy- than a week ago. “What we want and what we cotting Qatar since June 5 in the region’s worst diplo- demand is for everything to return how it was before matic crisis in years. They sealed the emirate’s only land July 14,” said Mohammed Hijazi, who came several border, ordered its citizens to leave and closed their air- days ago from Acre in northern Israel to join the space and waters to Qatari flights and shipping. protests. “When that happens we are ready to return They demanded that Qatar break its longstanding to enter the Al-Aqsa mosque to pray to God ties with the Muslim Brotherhood, blacklisted as a “ter- Almighty.” Israel’s security cabinet announced the ror group” by the four governments although not by the decision to remove the detectors early yesterday. JERUSALEM: Palestinians pray as Israeli border police officers stand guard at Lion’s Gate in Jerusalem’s Old international community. Continued on Page 11 City yesterday. — AP Continued on Page 11 Trump renews attacks on PAGE Michael Kors takes over PAGE attorney general Sessions shoemaker Jimmy Choo Hijab goes mainstream as advertisers target Muslims BEIRUT: The hijab - one of the most visi- ble signs of Islamic culture - is going News mainstream with advertisers, media in brief giants and fashion firms promoting images of the traditional headscarf in TEHRAN: Pintapin employees work at the e-booking site’s offices in the Iranian ever more ways. Last week, Apple pre- capital on July 9, 2017. — AFP Saudis raise $4.53bn in oversubscribed sukuk viewed 12 new emoji characters to be launched later this year, one of a woman RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has raised $4.53 billion from a wearing a hijab. Major fashion brands Iran’s tech sector blooms local Islamic bond issue that was three times oversub- from American Eagle to Nike are creating scribed, it said yesterday as it battles a budget deficit hijabs, while hijab-wearing models have under shield of sanctions caused by low oil revenues. The finance ministry said orders exceeded 52 billion riyals ($13.6 billion) for its started gracing Western catwalks and the TEHRAN: The names may be unfamiliar offices of the Iran Internet Group (IIG), a covers of top fashion magazines. first issue of domestic sukuk bonds worth 17 billion Apple’s new hijab emoji but the services are immediately recogniz- haven of north Tehrani hipsterdom where riyals. It said the new bonds would be divided into three Many Muslim women cover their heads able: Snapp is Iran’s answer to Uber, the jeans are skinny, the headscarves tranches, with maturities ranging from five to ten years. in public with the hijab as a sign of mod- when she wore a hijab and burkini during Digikala is its Amazon, and Pintapin its loose, and 20-somethings sip espressos in “The strong demand for local bonds reflects the confi- esty, although some critics see it as a sign the Miss Minnesota USA pageant. “Every Booking.com. US sanctions have protect- glass meeting rooms. dence of investors in the kingdom’s issuings and con- of female oppression. But there is one little girl deserves to see a role model ed the Islamic republic’s tech sector, bar- Pintapin’s staff are not just building a firms the strength of the Saudi economy’s foundations,” thing most can agree on: when it comes to that’s dressed like her, resembles her, or ring Silicon Valley from profiting from one website, they are transforming Iran’s entire the ministry said in a statement. the hijab, there is money to be made. “In even has the same characteristics as her,” of the world’s most promising emerging hotel industry. “Up until very recently, a lot terms of the bottom line - absolutely Aden said in a video on her Instagram markets, and giving a free run to domestic of travel arrangements were done com- US navy fires warning they’re (young Muslims) good for business account. start-ups to recreate their services. Even pletely offline through phone calls and ... it’s a huge market and they are incredi- Hijabs have also become more visible some Californian mumbo-jumbo has been faxes and traditional models that really shots at Iranian vessel bly brand savvy, so they want to spend in Western advertising campaigns for pop- imported: one booth at the Elecomp tech belong in the last century,” said Mohajer. WASHINGTON: A US navy patrol ship fired warning their money,” said Shelina Janmohamed, ular retailers like H&M and Gap. “Brands fair in Tehran this week claimed it was Half the company’s time is spent convinc- shots at an Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel in the vice-president of Ogilvy Noor, a consultan- especially are in a very strategic and Arabian Gulf yesterday after it approached within 150 “Creating Artificial Mindfulness”. ing hotels to give up pen-and-paper reser- cy offering advice on how to build brands potent position to propel that social good, yards, a US defense official said. “The IRGCN boat was But don’t dare call them copycats - vations and start automating their busi- that appeal to Muslim audiences. to change the attitudes of society and real- coming in at a high rate of speed. It did not respond transplanting a foreign business model to ness. Mohajer, who spent 16 years abroad Nike announced it is using its prowess ly push us forward and take us to that next to any signals, they did not respond to any bridge-to- Iran is never straightforward. “It’s not a in Britain and Canada, says he came back in the sports and leisure market to launch step,” Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, founder of bridge calls, they felt there was no choice except to matter of copying code line-by-line,” said to Iran because it felt like a place where a breathable mesh hijab in spring 2018, online publication MuslimGirl.com, said by fire the warning shots,” the defense official told AFP. Amirali Mohajer, the 32-year-old chief tech could have “an impact that actually phone from New York. The incident occurred at about 3:00 am local time becoming the first major sports apparel operating officer of Pintapin. “You need matters”. “We really believe we’re working In Nigeria, a medical student has (0000 GMT) in the northern Gulf, when the Iranian maker to offer a traditional Islamic head local expertise that has to be built from towards creating Iran’s rightful place in the scarf designed for competition. In June, become an Instagram sensation for post- the ground up, and it might need an worldwide travel market... helping recon- vessel began to approach the USS Thunderbolt. After the US ship fired the warning shots, the Iranian vessel Vogue Arabia featured on its cover the first ing images of a hijab-wearing Barbie, entirely different business model to make struct an Iranian identity that’s been unfor- hijabi model to walk the international run- describing hers as a “modest doll” - unlike it successful.” His office sits alongside sev- tunately damaged due to political issues.” stopped, the official said, at which point the Thunderbolt continued on her way.