Under the 15-year deal, they will supply LNG to Bangladesh.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced on Monday that it has cut the upper limit of fees for recruiting domestic workers from a number of countries. These countries include the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The initiative comes within...

New Delhi, India - Dramatic drone footage showing Indian commandos hunting pirates after an attack in the Arabian Sea illustrates New Delhi's "significant" expansion of a muscular maritime force reflecting global ambitions, analysts say. The commandos, deployed this month from an Indian-built warship after an attempted hijacking of a merchant bulk...

The prime minister has presided over breakneck economic growth, but her government has been accused of a ruthless opposition crackdown. Her party faced almost no rivals in the seats it contested, but it avoided fielding candidates in a few constituencies to avoid the legislature being branded a one-party institution.

Many states including Jordan on behalf of an Arab group of nations, Russia, Syria, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Combodia formally requested General Assembly president to schedule the meeting. The UN Security Council, regularly divided on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, rejected a Russian draft resolution last week calling for a "humanitarian pause."

The state-owned hydrocarbon giant will supply 1.5 million tons annually starting in January 2026, the Qatari firm said at the signing ceremony in Doha. "It can reach up to 1.8 million tons annually under the contractual arrangement," said Qatari Energy Minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, who is also head of QatarEnergy.

Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former judge and a ruling party official, was sworn in as the president of Bangladesh, just months before a general election. Shahabuddin, 73, was an anti-corruption commissioner and fought in the country's 1971 war of independence against Pakistan, the presidential palace said. He was elected by lawmakers...

Doha, Qatar-- In order to ensure education for children in the least developed countries of Asia and Africa, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Education Above All Foundation (EAA) signed four Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Senegal, Bangladesh, Liberia, and Burkina Faso. The four MoUs focus on opportunities to...

DHAKA, BANGLADESH - The UAE participated in the Indian Ocean Rim Association's (IORA) 22nd Council of Ministers (COM) meeting and the 24th Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) meeting held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from November 22 to 24. The UAE delegation was led by Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State...

DUBAI, UAE - The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) to enable exchange of information between the two authorities. The MoU was signed by Chief Executive of the DFSA Ian Johnston and Chairman of the BSEC...

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), and Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi, have organized the Economic Cooperation Forum to enhance economic cooperation and mutual investment opportunities.

More than 100 lawsuits had been filed against GT by workers, along with three contempt-of-court charges against Yunus and another manager.

The region is home to around a third of Islam's adherents. Festive Iftar meals traditionally bring families together and there is intense social activity.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries, or FBCCI, will launch a UAE-Bangladesh Business Council next month to boost trade in the Middle East region.

Bangladesh wants to establish a direct shipping line with the UAE, which will reduce the existing navigation time by two thirds and pave the way for exponential growth in bilateral trade, Bangladesh AK Abdul Momen foreign minister has said. Momen is on a four-day official visit to the UAE. He...

Kuwait Red Crescent Society and International Committee of the Red Cross will support and implement a relief medical program for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The two organizations signed a cooperation agreement regarding the same on Wednesday. Chairman of KRCS's Board of Directors Dr. Hilal Al-Sayer stressed the importance of...

Trade between Bangladesh and the UAE has reached $1.2 billion in 2021, recording a growth of more than 15 percent, Bangladesh's ambassador to the UAE Mohammed Abu Zafar has said. The ambassador hailed his country's relations with the UAE as deeply rooted and increasingly developing thanks to the support provided...

The UAE is the most popular destination in the world for Indian tourists, according to figures submitted to Indian Parliament by the Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan. The Minister Muraleedharan confirmed that 314,495 Indians left on tourist visas for the UAE in the first quarter of this...

Development of drainage stations, water treatment plants, pumping, and rainwater drainage networks in several parts of Doha.

The grass pitches of the 3,000-seat Al Amerat site are a long way from the days when cricket was first played in the sultanate, often on waste ground.

Sukuk momentum is expected to continue over the medium term supported by intact investor appetite, funding diversification and refinancing needs, Fitch Ratings has said in a report. “Sukuk supply-demand imbalance will continue to be a key growth factor but not without headwinds,” said Bashar Al-Natoor, Global Head of Islamic Finance,...

IsDB also contributed to Covid-19 relief in 2020, where it approved financing of around $2.3 billion.

Fully-vaccinated passengers from 21 countries can now travel to Oman, according to a new circular issued by the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, which took the decision by consulting several stakeholders.

Etihad extends suspension of passenger travel from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka from Aug 2 to Aug 7.

The move is in line with international efforts to exchange financial information and expertise

    ADAFSA has discussed ways of strengthening its cooperation in the agriculture and food sectors with Bangladesh The discussion took place between the ADAFSA director-general and the Bangladeshi Ambassador to the UAE   The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has discussed ways of strengthening its cooperation in...

*Only the fully vaccinated people or those who have recovered from infection can only enter cinemas, service centers *Arrivals from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal need a negative PCR test certificate, 10-day quarantine Bahrain has announced new rules to combat the virus, including restricting entry to malls and...