Murban is known for being one of the highest-quality crude oils in the world, extracted from a massive oil field that dates back to 1958, and currently producing about two million barrels a day.
Stage set for 8th Sharjah Chess Masters C’ship
The prestigious 8th Sharjah International Chess Masters Championship is set to take place from Saturday to May 26.
Dubai chocolate craze spawns a new dessert treat
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) shut down her Republican colleague Rep. Randy Weber (Texas) in a tense moment during a committee hearing in Washington. Porziņģis has battled an upper …
OpenAI’s planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco
OpenAI is poised to help develop a staggering 5-gigawatt data center campus in Abu Dhabi, positioning the company as a primary anchor tenant in what could become one of the world’s largest AI …
Democrats move to block over $3B in weapons sales to Qatar and UAE
The lawmakers introduced resolutions as anger erupted over a series of deals involving the president, businesses linked to his family and several countries.
OpenAI to help UAE develop one of world’s biggest data centers, Bloomberg News reports
OpenAI plans to help develop a massive new data center in the United Arab Emirates that may eventually be one of the largest in the world, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
Nvidia, Cisco and OpenAI are backing the UAE Stargate data center project
President Donald Trump was in the UAE as part of a first foreign trip abroad in his second term. Trump also visited Saudi Arabia.
Trump Congratulates Disney’s Bob Iger On Abu Dhabi Theme Park
President Donald Trump has praised Disney’s plans for a theme park in Abu Dhabi which were personally presented to him in the Oval Office by Bob Iger.
Oklahoma inks deal with UAE company to build $4B aluminum smelting facility
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.