- More than 260 prominent Tunisian figures had signed a petition against what they called a "useless" election, saying Saied's government...
Just 11.66 percent of the nine million strong electorate turned out on Sunday for the vote to choose more than 2,000 councilors from around 7,000 candidates
The electoral authority is scheduled to give preliminary results on December 27. A second round is scheduled for February, with no set date as of now
- In 2023, the region advanced in smart city initiatives, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the transformation, with Frost...
In 2023, the region advanced in smart city initiatives, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the transformation, with Frost & Sullivan projected $50bn investment by 2025.
Saudi Arabia, leading with Riyadh, targets 17 cities for smart development, while the UAE's Masdar City, Oman's Sultan Haitham, and Qatar's Lusail City follow suit.
- ABU DHABI, UAE - The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a new guide outlining the criteria to determine natural...
The guide provides a comprehensive and simplified explanation and instructions for natural persons earning in the UAE.
The FTA emphasized the importance of understanding the comprehensive content and definitions outlined in the guide.
- DUBAI Â UAE - Â Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of...
The bonuses will be granted to eligible civilian employees based on the criteria set by the DGHR.
The Dubai Government remains committed to acknowledging excellence and holds in high regard those who make significant contributions
- NEW YORK, US - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that 136 United Nations employees in Gaza Strip had...
The UN chief said that the Israeli military offensive was creating 'massive obstacles' to the distribution of humanitarian aid inside Gaza.
The United Nations Security Council had adopted a resolution calling for boosting humanitarian assistance for Gaza Strip.
- The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) and the Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs Authority say the tally includes the Palestinians detained at...
The statement said Israeli forces continue to carry out widespread acts of abuse, brutal assaults, on-field interrogations, and threats against detainees and their families.
Since Oct 7, West Bank Palestinians have witnessed growing settler violence and the displacement of small herding villages on land coveted by Israel.
- Dubai, UAE -- The Arkiz Agricultural Project in Mauritania, which has been financed by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD)...
The project will improve the efficiency of Mauritania's water, irrigation and drainage facilities, while delivering agricultural equipment and potable water to farmers.
Since 1979, the fund has contributed toward 20 development projects in Mauritania, at a value of over $665 million.
- The conversation came a day after the UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding "safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian...
Biden told reporters earlier in the day that he had a "long talk" with Netanyahu
The two leaders discussed the "objectives and phasing" of Israel's military campaign
- Ankara has operated several dozen military posts in the area for the past 25 years in its decades-old war against...
Defense ministry said "29 targets, including caves, bunkers, shelters, oil installations and warehouses, were destroyed" during the operation carried out at 10 pm BN
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported strikes on Saturday evening against two oil sites in northeast Syria, near the Turkish border





















