Oklahoma state officials have announced a deal with a private company in the United Arab Emirates for a $4 billion aluminum manufacturing facility in northeast Oklahoma
Democrats push to block UAE arms deals as trump unveils $200 billion in new agreements
Congressional Democrats have moved to block multiple U.S. arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), raising concerns about the Gulf nation’s alleged role in Sudan’s civil war and its growing ties …
Sharjah: Fire in 5 warehouses brought under control
A major fire that broke out in five warehouses in Sharjah Industrial Area 18 on Friday, was brought under control, the emirate’s Civil Defence said. According to authorities, the operations room …
Trump caps Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi with dizzying investment pledges
The US President is also moving towards a nuclear deal with Iran and has lifted sanctions on Syria. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Dubai: Want to invest in crypto? Read this book now
Just read The Bitcoin Standard.” That was the advice I got two years ago when I told someone I was having trouble grasping exactly why anyone would invest in Bitcoin. I knew I was being called …
Sharjah Museums Authority celebrates International Museum Day
As part of its celebration of International Museum Day, Sharjah Museums Authority will illuminate a selection of its landmark buildings for three consecutive nights, from May 18 to 20, 2025.
8th Sharjah International Chess Masters features 350 players
The event features 350 players from 60 countries, showcasing strong international representation and competitive diversity. A panel of 15 international arbiters will oversee the competition. FIDE …
Friday May 16th: 4pm Traffic from Dubai to Sharjah
Dubai Traffic UpdateTravel time per 10 km: 15 minutes 50 secondsCongestion level: 40 percentSpeed: 37.9 km/h Traffic jams: 68Roads With Major Traffic Delays in Dubai Umm Suqeim Street Hessa Street Al …
Exclusive-Syria Plans to Print Currency in UAE and Germany, Ending Russian Role
DAMASCUS (Reuters) – Syria plans to print a newly-designed currency in the UAE and Germany instead of Russia, three sources said, reflecting rapidly improving ties with Gulf Arab and Western states as a move to loosen U.S. sanctions offers Damascus new opportunities.
British dad sentenced to 40 years inside Dubai jail after ‘being caught with cocaine’
A British dad has been sentenced to 40 years inside a jail in Dubai after allegedly being caught in possession of cocaine …
Donald Trump Commits ‘Idiot’ Sports Blunder In Abu Dhabi, Fans Say
The president’s apparent soccer brain fart may not be what many thought, but it still helped critics’ goal of poking fun at him.
UAE’s EGA to Build US Aluminum Plant Touted by Trump Next Year
Emirates Global Aluminium plans to start building a $4 billion plant in Oklahoma next year as Donald Trump pushes for massive investments from oil-rich Gulf states to avoid his tariffs.
British tattoo artist ‘caught with cocaine in Dubai’ jailed for 40 years in ‘hellhole’ prison
A British man allegedly caught with £2,000-worth of cocaine in Dubai has been sentenced to 40 years in jail, illustrating the severity of drug laws in the UAE. Sam Dorman, a barber and tattoo artist …
British father, 33, sentenced to 40 years in 50C ‘hellhole’ Dubai desert jail
A father-of-one from Britain has been sentenced to 40 years in a “hellhole” prison after allegedly being found with £2,000 of cocaine. Sam Dorman, 33, was reportedly in possession of half a gram of …
Dad ‘caught with cocaine’ jailed for 40 years in hellhole Dubai prison
Sam Dorman was arrested in a police sting after he was allegedly in possession of half a gram of cocaine, before police found more drugs at his Dubai home.
AFC Champions League Two final: Who are Sharjah’s opponents, and what does Lady Gaga have to do with it?
Cosmin Olaroiu will get his last chance to win a continental trophy before taking over as UAE coach when Sharjah play in the AFC Champions League Two final on Sunday. The Romanian will leave the club …
UK should learn from Dubai, says Reform MP Tice
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has said the UK could learn from Dubai’s national pride and low crime levels. In a BBC interview, he said the UK should “aspire to” the kind of safety seen in the …