Netanyahu says new Gaza plan ‘best way to end the war’ as criticism intensifies
UN says 'if these plans are implemented, they will likely trigger another calamity in Gaza, reverberating across the region and...
Geostrategy
Iran opposes Lebanese govt’s decision to disarm Hezbollah: Khamenei adviser
Iran opposes the Lebanese government's decision to disarm the Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah, a senior adviser to supreme leader Ayatollah...
Geostrategy
Geostrategy
Iran gunbattles leave 19 dead, including colonel
While Iran is struggling to contain rising wave of protests over the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in morality...
- Sistan-Baluchistan, which borders Afghanistan and Pakistan, is a flashpoint for clashes with drug smuggling gangs, as well as rebels from the Baluchi minority
- State media reported that security forces had returned fire when a police station in the provincial capital Zahedan came under attack by gunmen
Geostrategy
Morocco court toughens migrants’ sentences over border tragedy
The Spanish enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta have long been a magnet for people fleeing violence and poverty across Africa...
- The migrants, from Sudan and Chad, had been arrested after some 2,000 people, stormed the frontier with the Spanish enclave of Melilla
- Rights groups have accused border guards on both sides of responding with excessive force, leaving at least 23 migrants dead
Business
Large turnout of visitors at WETEX, Dubai Solar Show
The Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) saw a large turnout of visitors in...
- A total of 1,750 companies from 55 countries worldwide participated in the exhibition.
- Latest global solutions, technologies, innovations in energy, water, sustainability, renewable and clean energy were highlighted in the event.
Geostrategy
Opposition wins majority in Kuwait Parliament elections
Winning 28 of the 50 seats in the fresh election to parliament, opposition candidates in Kuwait have ousted 20 former...
- Shiite candidates won nine seats, while Salafists, Muslim Brotherhood members and independents -- took eight
- Two candidates won from prison, a first for Kuwait, after they were charged with participating in illegal by-elections
Geostrategy
Qatar allows non vaccinated fans at FIFA World Cup
But players and match officials may be forced into a secure "bio-bubble" if Covid-19 cases take off again, with the...
- The 29-day tournament will be the first major global sporting event with fans since the eruption in December 2019 of the Covid pandemic.
- All visitors aged over six will have to produce negative Covid-19 tests before taking flights to Qatar for the tournament that starts November 20.
Geostrategy
Lebanon’s lawmakers fail to elect President
Lebanon's parliament failed to elect a new president after a first round of voting amid deep divisions over a replacement...
- Christian politician Michel Moawad, son of former president Rene Moawad, emerged as the front-runner but his 36 votes fell well short of the 86 needed to win the first round.
- The session was attended by 122 of parliament's 128 members, of whom 66 cast blank ballots.
Geostrategy
‘Agri-tech, innovation key in improving farmers’ livelihoods’
UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri participated in the Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Bali...
- Innovation and agri-tech has helped UAE to support smallholder farmers and enhance their contribution to food security.
- innovative agricultural methods are the building blocks of sustainable food systems, says UAE minister.
Geostrategy
Dozens of aid groups urge Yemen ceasefire extension
Ahead of the truce's current expiration date on Sunday, 44 aid agencies issued a joint statement to "remind all parties...
- The UN-brokered ceasefire, which took effect in April and has twice been renewed, has reduced casualties by 60 percent and quadrupled fuel imports into rebel-held Hodeida port.
- Renewed commercial flights from the capital Sanaa, seized by the Huthis in 2014, have allowed 21,000 Yemenis to access medical care.
Geostrategy
UAE, Tanzania sign pact to avoid double taxation
UAE and Tanzania have signed an agreement for avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion.
- The pact was signed as part of the UAE's endeavors to strengthen cooperation frameworks in tax matters.
- The agreement is in line with both countries’ efforts to boost cooperation in tax fields, increase investment opportunities, encourage trade exchange.
Geostrategy
Dubai fifth globally in UN digital city governance survey 2022
Dubai ranked fifth globally and first in the Arab World in the Local Online Service Index (LOSI) 2022 issued by...
- The latest Local Online Service Index assessed digital governments in major cities across 193 countries.
- Dubai received perfect scores in Institutional Framework, Content Provision and Service Provision, earning it top ranking in these vital indicators.
Most Read
Revenue from Saudi cinema may exceed $1bn by 2030KSA, UAE play well as e-gaming trends across GCCExclusive: Middle East’s retail sector rides on AR and hybrid shopping to become $600bn digital economyTECOM Group profit soars 13%UAE startups eye Saudi Arabia for growth, expansionSaudi Arabia leads GCC AI healthcare raceDisparity remains as Saudis, Emiratis see wealth gains
Netanyahu says new Gaza plan ‘best way to end the war’ as criticism intensifies
UN says 'if these plans are implemented, they will likely trigger another calamity in Gaza, reverberating across the region and...
Geostrategy
Company News
McIlroy surges into two-shot lead at Dubai Invitational
Arts & Culture
Latest News
China regulator to ban Evergrande chair from securities market for life
BEIJING, CHINA – Chinese regulators will ban the chairman of property giant Evergrande from the securities market for life on grounds...
Geostrategy
Dubai approves rise in energy, water efficiency programs
DUBAI, UAE – Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum chaired the 81st...
Geostrategy
Shipping service connecting India, South East Asia with Saudi Arabia comes up
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – VASI Shipping Pte Ltd has introduced a new shipping service IMS at King Abdulaziz Port in...
Business
Most Read
Geostrategy
Israel spy chief to discuss Gaza truce with Qatar PM: source
The talks in the Qatari capital are the first after weeks of intense negotiations involving Qatari, US and Egyptian mediators...
- The meeting between Mossad chief David Barnea, Qatar PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Egyptian envoys "is expected to take place today"
- Palestinian fighters seized about 250 Israeli and foreign hostages during the October 7 attack, but dozens were released during a week-long truce in November
Geostrategy
Oxfam blames Israel for ‘deliberately’ blocking aid to Gaza
Oxfam said in a report that Israel continued to "systematically and deliberately block and undermine any meaningful international humanitarian response"...
- Oxfam said inspection rules were causing aid trucks to be stuck in queues for 20 days on average
- The group noted that Israeli authorities arbitrarily reject "dual-use" items
Israeli army says operation under way in Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital
Al-Shifa is the Gaza Strip's largest hospital. The Israeli army had in November last year carried out an operation in...
- Soldiers "are currently conducting a precise operation in the area of the Shifa hospital," a statement from the military said
- Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of running military operations from hospitals and other medical centers, claims the fighter group denies