Gaza mediators, Israel spy chief to meet in Rome: Egypt media
"A four-way meeting between Egyptian officials and their American and Qatari counterparts, in the presence of Israel's intelligence chief, will...Geostrategy
Bangladesh arrest total passes 2,500
What began as demonstrations against politicized admission quotas for sought-after government jobs snowballed into some of the country's worst unrest.Geostrategy
Kim directs army to ‘annihilate’ S. Korea, US if they attack
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a meeting with the country's major commanding officers in Pyongyang on New Year's...US, South Korea have ramped up defense ties after weapons tests by Pyongyang
Pyongyang declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear power in 2022
Israeli minister calls for return of settlers to Gaza
Israel unilaterally withdrew the last of its troops and settlers in 2005, ending a presence inside Gaza that began in...The minister said that in order to have security "we must control the territory"
He said Israel should "encourage" Palestinians in Gaza to relocate to other countries
New Year celebrations in GCC tempered by Gaza war
In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, lights and fireworks illuminated the skies as international tourists soaked up the celebratory scenes. The...Sheikh Zayed Festival put on display the region's largest firework lasting 40 minutes
Across Dubai, the hotels reported occupancy rates soaring above 90 percent
UAE announces reduction in fuel prices for January
ABU DHABI, UAE - The prices of petrol and diesel are set to decrease in the country in January following...This change reflects a continuous trend observed in the fuel prices over the past few months.
September and October witnessing increases and November and December seeing reductions.
UNSC committee adopts guiding principles on use of UAS for terrorist purposes
NEW YORK, US – The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the UN Security Council adopted the "Abu Dhabi Guiding Principles" and...The document is the first of its kind at the United Nations to address the increasing challenges posed by UAS in the context of counter-terrorism.
As the current chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the UAE facilitated this crucial initiative, reflecting its commitment to global peace and security.
From climate action to global aid: Inside UAE’s remarkable year
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE is bidding farewell to 2023, dubbed the ‘Year of Sustainability'. From hosting the relatively...UAE launched ALTÉRRA, the world’s largest private investment climate action vehicle, aimed at raising and mobilizing an additional $250bn for climate action.
Despite global headwinds, CBUAE projects 3.3 percent year-on-year growth projected for the UAE economy in 2024.
Sheikh Hamdan issues resolution regulating single-use products in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE - Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive...The aim of the resolution is to protect the environment, encourage people to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
The move also aims to encourage the private sector to promote the use of recycled products.
GCC in the crossfire amid growing US-China tech war
Amid ongoing US-China technological rivalry, Gulf countries face crucial choices in balancing their economic and technological relations with both superpowers.Amid ongoing US-China technological rivalry, Gulf countries face crucial choices in balancing their economic and technological relations with both superpowers.
The semiconductor battle, with Abu Dhabi-based G42 cutting its ties with Huawei, is a prime example of the region’s strategic maneuvering in this global power play.
5 WEF reports shaping your 2024 agenda
From AI to the future of jobs and slow climb to gender parity, WEF reports provide insights into some of...Buffeted by a global energy crisis, inflationary pressures and geopolitical instability, the move to clean energy has faced a challenging time.
This year's top 10 emerging technologies will likely become increasingly familiar in the years ahead as they help tackle some of our biggest challenges.
Welcoming 2024: A year of hope, healing, and unity
"Hopefully, 2024 will be a year in which we overcome the troubled period that started with the coup attempt, grew...Every new year should be welcomed with joy, hope, and excitement, says Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye.
We are entering the year 2024 with heavy hearts due to the negative events in our region and the world, he adds.