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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
University of Chicago students protest trustees' ties to Israel as war in Gaza continues
CHICAGO — The morning after the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington on Wednesday night, university protests in Chicago against the Israel-Hamas war continued. Wednesday's attack was a marked display of antisemitism as Israel ramps up its offensive in the Gaza Strip. Federal authorities told police that the suspect, Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago, shouted 'Free, free Palestine' when he was taken into custody. Demonstrations have bubbled up locally in Chicago since Oct. 7, 2023, when the Palestinian militant group Hamas came out of Gaza to kill 1,200 people and take 250 hostages. Last spring, University of Chicago students set up an encampment to protest Israel's bombardment of Gaza and call on the university to end its partnerships with Israel. Thursday morning, the familiar chants of 'Free, free Palestine' could be heard from a group of student protesters gathered at a protest outside the Rubenstein Forum at the U. of C. The board of trustees met in the building that morning and protesters, wearing keffiyehs and all black, swarmed the administrators as they entered the building in order to symbolically push members of the board to fully disclose any ties to Israel. University police kept the protesters away from the front and back entrances. 'Shame on you!' the protesters shouted back. Nearly 600 days into the war in Gaza, Eman Abdelhadi, assistant professor in the department of comparative human development, claimed the majority of the university's board of trustees have some kind of personal investment in Israel. 'This is not a neutral stance,' Abdelhadi said. 'This university claims institutional neutrality, but it is actively on one side of the conflict.' Abdelhadi referenced the encampments that popped up at universities across the country, including in Chicago, this time last year. 'This movement is not going away,' Abdelhadi said. 'People are going to persist in their protests.' Students declined to comment about the Washington shooting. The protest slowly died down over the course of the morning.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
U. of C. students protest trustees' ties to Israel as war in Gaza continues
The morning after the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington on Wednesday night, university protests in Chicago against the Israel-Hamas war continued. Wednesday's attack was a marked display of antisemitism as Israel ramps up its offensive in the Gaza Strip. Federal authorities told police that the suspect, Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago, shouted 'Free, free Palestine' when he was taken into custody. Demonstrations have bubbled up locally in Chicago since Oct. 7, 2023, when the Palestinian militant group Hamas came out of Gaza to kill 1,200 people and take some 250 hostages. Last spring, University of Chicago students set up an encampment to protest Israel's bombardment of Gaza and call on the university to end its partnerships with Israel. Thursday morning, the familiar chants of 'Free, free Palestine' could be heard from a group of student protesters gathered at a protest outside the Rubenstein Forum at the U. of C. The board of trustees met in the building that morning and protesters, wearing keffiyehs and all black, swarmed the administrators as they entered the building in order to symbolically push members of the board to fully disclose any ties to Israel. University police kept the protesters away from the front and back entrances. 'Shame on you!' the protesters shouted back. Nearly 600 days into the war in Gaza, Eman Abdelhadi, assistant professor in the department of comparative human development, claimed the majority of the university's board of trustees have some kind of personal investment in Israel. 'This is not a neutral stance,' Abdelhadi said. 'This university claims institutional neutrality, but it is actively on one side of the conflict.' Abdelhadi referenced the encampments that popped up at universities across the country, including in Chicago, this time last year. 'This movement is not going away,' Abdelhadi said. 'People are going to persist in their protests.' Students declined to comment about the Washington shooting. The protest slowly died down over the course of the morning.
Chicago Tribune
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
U. of C. students protest trustees' ties to Israel as war in Gaza continues
The morning after the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington on Wednesday night, university protests in Chicago against the Israel-Hamas war continued. Wednesday's attack was a marked display of antisemitism as Israel ramps up its offensive in the Gaza Strip. Federal authorities told police that the suspect, Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago, shouted 'Free, free Palestine' when he was taken into custody. Demonstrations have bubbled up locally in Chicago since Oct. 7, 2023, when the Palestinian militant group Hamas came out of Gaza to kill 1,200 people and take some 250 hostages. Last spring, University of Chicago students set up an encampment to protest Israel's bombardment of Gaza and call on the university to end its partnerships with Israel. Thursday morning, the familiar chants of 'Free, free Palestine' could be heard from a group of student protesters gathered at a protest outside the Rubenstein Forum at the U. of C. The board of trustees met in the building that morning and protesters, wearing keffiyehs and all black, swarmed the administrators as they entered the building in order to symbolically push members of the board to fully disclose any ties to Israel. University police kept the protesters away from the front and back entrances. 'Shame on you!' the protesters shouted back. Nearly 600 days into the war in Gaza, Eman Abdelhadi, assistant professor in the department of comparative human development, claimed the majority of the university's board of trustees have some kind of personal investment in Israel. 'This is not a neutral stance,' Abdelhadi said. 'This university claims institutional neutrality, but it is actively on one side of the conflict.' Abdelhadi referenced the encampments that popped up at universities across the country, including in Chicago, this time last year. 'This movement is not going away,' Abdelhadi said. 'People are going to persist in their protests.' Students declined to comment about the Washington shooting. The protest slowly died down over the course of the morning.
Al Etihad
13-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE offers promising opportunities for tourism investment
13 Apr 2025 11:39 ABU DHABI (WAM) The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for tourism investment, supported by an attractive investment environment, advanced infrastructure, and policies that foster sectoral UAE's tourism sector is witnessing a surge in investment opportunities across all areas — from infrastructure development to hotels, resorts, entertainment projects, and sustainable tourism initiatives aligned with the country's green economy entities continue to play a pivotal role by launching strategic initiatives to enhance tourist destinations, support innovation, and collaborate with the private sector to uphold the highest standards of quality and its National Tourism Strategy 2031, the UAE aims to rank among the world's top tourist destinations. The strategy seeks to increase the tourism sector's contribution to the GDP to Dh450 billion, attract Dh100 billion in new investments, and welcome 40 million hotel guests annually by year, the UAE recorded strong growth and significant achievements in tourism. Hotel revenues reached nearly Dh45 billion, marking a 3% increase compared to 2023. Hotel occupancy rose to 78%, one of the highest rates both regionally and UAE ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa and 18th globally in the Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 issued by the World Economic to global consultancy Arthur D. Little, the UAE has gone beyond building luxury hotels, successfully integrating hospitality with rich cultural and entertainment officials and tourism experts affirmed that the sector still holds vast untapped potential. They emphasise that major projects — within tourism and across other sectors — are set to further stimulate tourism growth and boost the attractiveness of investment in the Al Rais, Honorary Chairman of Dubai Travel and Tour Agents Group (DTTAG), and Executive Director of Al Rais Travel and Shipping Agencies (Al Rais Group), stated that the UAE has witnessed numerous pioneering and exceptional projects in the tourism sector in recent years. He also emphasised that the UAE continues to strengthen its status as a premier global investment and tourism destination through major projects across its emirates — a testament to investor confidence in the sector's long-term sustainable growth Abdelhadi, CEO of Carlton Hotel and Suites UAE, emphasised that the strong momentum in the country's tourism sector reflects a clear leadership vision aimed at solidifying the UAE's position as a fully integrated global tourism and investment destination. He also noted that the ongoing expansion of tourism and hospitality infrastructure projects is boosting investor confidence and opening new avenues for growth.
