Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest national carrier, has launched a special offer on its Dubai-Manila flights to mark the UAE’s 49th National Day with as low as Dh300 one-way base fare. Filipinos …
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Dubai’s DMCC opens office in Tel Aviv to boost UAE-Israel trade
Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC) has opened a representative office in Tel Aviv, Israel, which will support Israeli businesses, from all industries and sectors, interested in setting up a …
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Dr. Jane Goodall And Muhammad Yunus Among Speakers To Headline The 2020 Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival
Held under the theme #BeTheHero, this year’s Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival will feature ten panel discussions, five workshops, and nine keynote sessions.
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Pentagon Says UAE Funding Russia’s Shadowy Mercenaries in Libya
The Defense Department’s inspector general found that the United Arab Emirates is financing Russian Wagner Group mercenaries—just as Trump aims to sell the UAE …
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Dubai’s Khurram Shroff leads cryptocurrency transformation as ALT5 Exchange joins CanETH Pool for Genesis Launch of Ethereum 2.0
Dubai’s Khurram Shroff leads cryptocurrency transformation as ALT5 Exchange joins CanETH Pool for Genesis Launch’ of Ethereum 2.0
CanETH, one of the largest known stakers in the beacon …
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Israeli Tourism Ministry Warns Against Discussing Sensitive Topics With UAE Citizens
The ministry’s 29-page advisory is geared to tourism professionals and business travelers now that travel is open between the two countries, but it has been criticized in both Israel and the Gulf.
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UAE’s Abdullah bin Zayed, Afghan FM discuss boosting relations
The meeting touched on the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and the efforts being made to confront its fallout.
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Sharjah school sets world record for longest N-Day video chain
This was attempted by the school under the theme, Together with UAE as an expression of respect, love and solidarity for the country, especially …
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U.S. Arms Sales to UAE Draw Fire From 29 Rights Groups
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Twenty-nine arms control and human rights organizations have signed a letter opposing the sale of $23 billion worth of missiles, fighter jets and drones to the United Arab …
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Covid-19: UAE remembers fallen frontline heroes on Commemoration Day
Leadership and people recognise the frontliners who sacrificed their lives to provide a better future for us all’ …
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UAE part ways with Pinto
UAE Football Association announced on Monday that they have mutually agreed with Jorge Luis Pinto to step down as the head coach of the national team.
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UAE Condemns Iranian Scientist Assassination as Threat to Peace
The United Arab Emirates condemned the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, describing the attack as a “crime” that could increase tensions across the region.
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After 5 Months And 3 Friendlies, UAE Fires Coach Pinto
The United Arab Emirates on Monday dismissed Colombian Jorge Luis Pinto as coach, five months after his appointment and before the resumption of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup.
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Knesset committee ‘meets’ with UAE Jewish community
There are some 1,000 Jews from around the world currently living in the country, mostly in Dubai but with a smaller community in Abu Dhabi as well.
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Sharjah Ruler issues new law regarding family disputes
A new decree issued in Sharjah mandates the public prosecution to try all reconciliation means before a family dispute is referred to the courts. His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, …
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Special recognition for UAE frontliners who died battling Covid-19
The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered that ‘Heroes of Humanity’ medals be awarded to those who lost lives while battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The honour is …
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How the UAE weaponised western fears of Islam to crush dissent
Abu Dhabi has capitalised on orientalist fears in the West to stigmatise “Islamism” as a catch-all phrase encompassing any form of extremist ideology coming out of Islam …
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