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What's On
02-06-2025
- Business
- What's On
Capital crunch: BonBird is landing in Abu Dhabi with first-ever location
BonBird with a capital B, in Abu Dhabi, baby… Find us dropping bars only for you, BonBird. The homegrown fried chicken favourite is landing in the capital, and for all the Abu Dhabi residents looking for crazy good, crunchy chicken, your time is here. If you were driving up and down for just one glimpse, one bite, one whiff of the chicken salt fries; if you dreamt of the weekend so you could make the trip for that ooey, gooey, chicken melt; if you prayed every day for a BonBird in your city – congratulations. Fans of fried chicken can now sample this beloved bird in Gardens Plaza, Khalifa City, the brand's first-ever venue in the capital. UAE-born and bred, BonBird has been around the world before coming to Abu Dhabi, opening outlets in Qatar, Oman, Pakistan and most recently having signed a massive franchise deal for a whopping 50 stores in the UK. BonBird's confident stride into the UK cuisine scene will see the brand partnering with City Restaurants Group (of Afrikana and Mowchi fame). The plan is to open 50 outlets over the next five years, with the first five hitting the streets in the first year. The 1,000 square feet site seats up to 60 guests and features the quintessential, easygoing, feel-good vibe of BonBird outlets everywhere, serving fresh fried chicken from 10am to 1am, daily. It's also available to order on Talabat and Deliveroo right off the bat, so all your at-home takeout plans are safe. Born in 2023 and inspired by the raw charm of East London's iconic chicken shops, BonBird is all about fuss-free, just really good fried chicken. It's one of the most popular homegrown-gone-global success stories of the many UAE-born brands and serves up a limited, but flavour-packed menu of buckets, wraps, burgers and bowls, with a scale of heat to choose from, ranging from chicken salt to extra-times-three heat. The chicken used is free from antibiotics, preservatives and hormones. BonBird, Gradens Plaza, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, daily, 10am to 1am, Tel: (0) 2 449 239, @ Images: Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Business Insider
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Insider
Ramaphosa reveals what will convince Trump that there's no white genocide in South Africa
The presidents of South Africa and the United States, Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump, on Wednesday, held a meeting at the Oval Office to lay down a path to reconciliation. The presidents of South Africa and the United States, Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump, recently held discussions at the Oval Office to address ongoing tensions. Key topics of disagreement included claims of violence against white farmers in South Africa. Efforts were made by South African representatives to ease tensions, demonstrating solidarity within the diverse population of South Africa. Both parties, for months, have been at odds with each other over the contentious conversation on land reforms and subsequently the killing of white farmers. During the meeting, they had a chance to address it, where the United States president was adamant that the genocide was not a hoax. To this effect, he played an uncomfortable montage for the South African president, showing South Africa's opposition leader, Julius Malema, calling for violence against white farmers. While the South African head of state did everything in his power to contain the narrative, the video, unfortunately, had already portrayed the popularity of a sentiment that appeared dangerously xenophobic. However, prior to that, the South African president gave a solution on what he thought would convince Trump that the genocide was non-existent. 'It will take President Trump listening to the voices of South Africans, some of whom are his good friends, like those who are here, when we have talks under the quiet table,' the South African president interputed when the media asked Trump what it would take for him to be convinced there is no genocide against white farmers in South Africa. 'I would say if there was Afrikana genocide, I can bet you these three gentlemen would not be here, including my minister of agriculture, he would not be with me… so it would take President Trump listening to their story and their perspective,' he added. Unfortunately, this is where Trump jumped in, noting that there have been thousands of stories, and documentaries pointing to the viability of the genocide claim. Working visit between Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump Last week, Ramaphosa's office revealed that the South African president would be visiting the United States for a working trip, where he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit followed the U.S. decision to grant refugee status to dozens of white Afrikaners this week, amid widely discredited claims by Trump that 'genocide' is being committed against white farmers in the predominantly Black nation. In what many feared would bear a resemblance to Trump's meeting with Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Cyril Ramaphosa arrived at the White House as scheduled, alongside his country's top golfers, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, and S.A's wealthiest man, Johann Rupert. The three Afrikaners' presence was meant to diffuse tension and demonstrate solidarity between South Africa's current administration and its white population. 'We are essentially here to reset the relationship between the United States and South Africa,' Ramaphosa said. While the presence of the three men made for pleasant small talk on golfing, it didn't take much time before the atmosphere became very uncomfortable for everyone. South Africa vs America Since assuming office, President Trump has had a few issues with South Africa and its current administration. He had earlier brought up the subject of land reform policy and racial inequalities in land ownership. In response, South Africa's government defended the land reform strategy as constitutional and intended to resolve racial disparities in property ownership since apartheid ended in 1994, emphasizing that no expropriations had occurred thus far. The United States government intervened by launching a comprehensive relocation scheme for some families, which has seen the arrival of 59 Afrikaners in the U.S. under the program. Additionally, the White House had instructed U.S. government agencies to suspend cooperation with the upcoming G20 summit scheduled to be hosted by South Africa. South Africa, earlier in the month, revealed plans to appoint a new ambassador to the U.S. following the expulsion of former envoy Ebrahim Rasool in March 2025.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Much loved restaurant in Calverton put up for sale with £2 million price tag
It's a restaurant where diners say they can't wait to go back. Springwater Cantonese has been serving affordable, authentic food for decades but now the restaurant has been put up for sale with a £2m price tag. The popular family-friendly spot has been open for more than 30 years. The huge restaurant in Moor Lane has a main dining area with 120 seats, plus a second with room for 350 diners with a raised stage. Springwater offers an à la carte menu and takeaway. There's also an all-you-can-eat option, but unlike usual buffets the food is freshly prepared to order with portions made according to the size of the group to avoid waste. READ MORE: Landlords announce 'heartbreaking' departure from Nottinghamshire pub after 5 years READ MORE: New Afrikana restaurant brings a touch of spice to Nottingham The menu has a huge variety of more than 100 dishes, with favourites such as crispy duck, spring rolls, beef in black bean sauce, sweet and sour chicken and king prawns in spicy crab meat sauce. One of the five-star reviews says: "I used to go here in the 00s for birthday parties/special events as I went to school in Calverton so it was the 'go to' event place. I'm not sure if the décor has changed since then but it's well maintained and very clean - as are the toilets." Another diner said: "Really great food and the staff were lovely. Would recommend and can't wait to go back again," and a third said: "Had a really good meal at this Cantonese Restaurant. Everything was piping hot and very tasty. We enjoyed all of the dishes we tried, including sweet and sour fish and duck in plum sauce The staff were lovely and service was excellent. We will be returning." As well as the restaurant, the property also has four bedrooms which are used as staff accommodation. The extensive grounds cover nearly two acres, including a car park for more than 100 vehicles. The property is being advertised for sale by Rightmove. There is also an option to lease the building.
