Israel is moving ahead with thousands of new settlement units in the occupied West Bank. This represents a dramatic expansion of Israel’s settler-colonial efforts: The vast majority of the housing …
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In a first, UAE and Israel sign defence linked deal
The Defense exhibition organizer called, IDEX, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference organized by Abu Dhabi National Exhibition …
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Grenadier Guardsman trapped in Dubai after being jailed over fake cheque scam tries to flee by swimming two miles across Persian Gulf
Ex Grenadier Guardsman Robin Berlyn, from Rayleigh in Essex, made it to Oman but instead of being deported to the UK, as he hoped, the 50-year- old was sent back to Dubai.
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Coronavirus: Dubai student distributes roses to police’s frontliners
Sai, a student of Indian High School, called up the Dubai Police’s Transport and Rescue Department just so she could hand them her simple gift.
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COVID-19 heroes: Young expat student gets recognition from Dubai Police for distributing flowers to frontliners
Dubai Police say paying tribute to COVID-19 heroes strengthens community relationship UAE: What to do with your Salik tag when you sell your car? Dubai: The Dubai Police recently honoured a young …
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Venture Capitalist Tim Draper Bets Big on Indian Crypto Exchange, Undeterred by Crypto Ban Reports
American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Tim Draper has invested in Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin despite regulatory uncertainty and reports of a possible crypto ban in India. Unocoin has …
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During the pandemic, Chicagoans are reconnecting online with old friends who live in New York, Paris — even Dubai: ‘It just really became a lifeline’
As the COVID-19 pandemic tightened its grip on Chicago, Danielle Campbell reached out to seven of her dearest friends. Most had gone to college with her; all had been in her wedding. But now one was …
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Take this road to reach Kalba from Sharjah in just 60 minutes
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates new road linking eastern coast town among other projects SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited …
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Abu Dhabi’s driving solar power rates to record lows in green energy switch
Abu Dhabi: Now that Abu Dhabi is able to command record-low rates for its solar projects, the emirate is better placed to pursue more clean energy initiatives, according to a top official with the …
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‘Covid-19 caught me big time’: Rafael dos Anjos reveals he will not take part in UFC 254 after testing positive for coronavirus with just over two weeks to go until Abu Dhabi …
Rafael Dos Anjos was due to fight Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi on October 24 for his first lightweight fight in four years, but he has been pulled from the bout after his positive test for Covid-19.
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Dubai shuts down shop for Covid-19 violations at grand opening, 10 businesses warned
Dubai Economy closed a shop during its grand opening due to the overcrowding and not adhering to the social distancing – violating Covid-19 precautionary measures introduced in the UAE to curb the …
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UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
The northern-most sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates hopes a new adventure camp showcasing its wide-open spaces, fresh air and …
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Dubai real estate: luxury properties 5 times bigger than London, for the same price? Chinese investment in UAE hits an all-time high thanks to Belt and Road Initiative
On LuxuryEstate.com, the emirate of Dubai is currently the 12th most searched destination by Chinese users following a 44 per cent increase in inquiries in 2020. Aldo Rella, head of partnerships at …
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ICA approval: 300 passengers stuck at Dubai airport reach their homes
The 300 passengers who had been stranded at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday afternoon have been allowed to enter the country, authorities announced on Thursday. A special team – …
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Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi Exchanges Study Dual Listings in Talks
The stock exchanges of Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi have started cooperation talks that could include dual listings on the two bourses, following the signing of a landmark normalization accord between …
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Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi bourses in early talks for cooperation
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
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UFC books Casey Kenney vs. Nathaniel Wood for UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi
Fresh off his win this past weekend, Casey Kenney will make a quick turnaround when he faces Nathaniel Wood at UFC 254.
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