Airlines cancelled several hundred US flights Saturday at the start of a long and almost certainly messy holiday travel weekend as carriers struggled to staff their planes.

Thousands of Afghan clerics pledged loyalty to the Taliban Saturday but ended a three-day meeting without recommendations on how the hardline Islamist group should govern the crisis-hit country.

Iran's foreign minister warned Saturday on a visit to Damascus that Turkish military action in Syria would destabilize the region, after Ankara threatened to launch a new offensive on Kurds in the country's north.

Jeddah Season 2022 lasted for 60 days and was full of exciting shows, programs, activities that took place in 13 locations in Jeddah, and was attended by over six million visitors from Saudi Arabia and tourists from 129 countries.

The UAE has sent three planes carrying a 1,000 sqm field hospital, which includes 75 beds and two operating rooms equipped with the latest medical supplies and devices, to offer relief to earthquake victims in Afghanistan.

The International Monetary Fund is sending a team to Tunisia next week to begin formal talks on a new financial aid package, an IMF official said Friday.

Turkey on Friday substantially raised the minimum wage for the second time in a year to cushion the blow from soaring cost of living increases ahead of next year's general election.

Oceans produce half the oxygen we breathe, regulate the weather and provide humanity's single largest source of protein.

Talks between the United States and the Taliban continued in Doha earlier this week to discuss earthquake aid, the State Department said Friday, months after the two parties last meet in the Qatari capital in March.

At least five people were killed and 19 injured when a strong earthquake shook southern Iran early Saturday, the state news agency IRNA reported.

The third edition of The Jewels of Emirates Show, UAE’s inaugural event specializing in diamond jewelry, gold, silver and luxury watches began on Thursday at Expo Center Sharjah. Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), it features around 100 of the...

Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to UAE President, discussed developing ties across various domains with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus. In a meeting held in Dubai, the two reviewed issues of common concerns and means to enhance cooperation to promote progress, prosperity and development of both countries....

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between Indonesia and the UAE on Friday will bring economic prosperity to a large section of the population of the Southeast Asian nation

UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber said the country continues to empower the industrial sector and increase its competitiveness by leveraging its resources, advantages and capabilities

The world's largest economy has been battered for months by a cresting inflation wave, made more painful by the surge in energy prices sparked after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The UAE and South Korea sign an agreement to launch a joint cooperation program to support entrepreneurs and SMEs. During the 11-month program, the two sides will discuss and cooperate in entrepreneurship and SME development.

Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has called for concrete and effective steps to address the effects of the Ukrainian crisis on food security, energy prices and supply chains

The United States and the Taliban plan talks Thursday in Qatar on unlocking some of Afghanistan's reserves following a devastating earthquake, officials said, with Washington seeking ways to ensure the money goes to help the population.

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi concluded a two-day visit to Florida which focused on expanding the bilateral UAE-US trade and commercial ties.

Wall Street stocks were mixed early Wednesday, treading water after the prior session's pullback that came amid worries over soaring inflation and an economic slowdown. After last week's rally, stocks were back on the defensive Tuesday, falling hard after downcast consumer confidence reading. But early in the session Wednesday "there...

UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri said that leveraging nature-based solutions, especially blue carbon ecosystems, to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change is required at the UN Ocean Conference.

The year-on-year increase in total exports was mainly due to higher exports of petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons reaching QR 30.3 billion in May 2022.

Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi International Airport are preparing to welcome 2.7 million network passengers over the summer months, following a surge in demand for global travel. Over 1.4 million passengers will depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport, including 330,000 local joiners, with more than 1,100 weekly network-wide departures. Mohammad...

The United Arab Emirates has presented its Fourth National Report on spent nuclear fuel, radioactive waste management at the International Atomic Energy Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

United States is seeking to crack down on Russians seeking to skirt existing sanctions by "covertly" acquiring US, Japanese and European defence components.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment will host a high-level Italian business delegation on Monday to explore mutually beneficial investment opportunities. The Italian delegation would be led by Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio. The forum will focus on finance, infrastructure and mobility, tourism and culture,...

The Israeli parliament unanimously approved early Tuesday a draft bill to dissolve parliament, a key legislative step that pushes the country closer toward its fifth election in less than four years.

Iran's foreign minister signaled that Tehran would not oppose a new proposed Turkish military operation targeting outlawed Kurdish militants in Syria.

Turkish drone-manufacturer Baykar, which has President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's son-in-law as one of its directors, offered three of its drones to the Ukrainian army on Monday.

Talks to revive the nuclear deal began in Vienna in April last year but hit a snag in March this year amid differences between Tehran and Washington.

The Expo Center Sharjah participated in the “Global CEO Summit 2022” to improve international cooperation, and forecast the future of the exhibition and conference sector. The summit is organized by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) in Hamburg, Germany from June 22 to 24. The Center stressed that...

The Saudi Space Commission and the Italian Space Agency sign a memorandum of understanding for enhancing cooperation in the field of space for peaceful purposes

Qatar Chamber (QC) said in its quarterly report that the export value of private sector in Q1 2022 hiked to QAR 7.7 billion($2.11bn) with a 46 percent growth compared to QAR 5.3 bn($1.46bn) in Q1 2021. The report also mentioned the impact of the certificates of origin on the exports'...

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure received the 'Sustainability Leader in Shipping' award and a 'Decarbonization Champion in Power Sector' award during the recently held Decarbonization and Climate Action Awards

Eight members of the first batch of conciliators in economic disputes and consumer complaints were sworn in at Abu Dhabi. The conciliators will begin their duties in the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development to perform mediation and conciliation work for economic disputes

Israel on Sunday approved housing allowances for South Lebanon Army (SLA) veterans residing in the Jewish state, providing "historic justice" to former members of the Christian-led militia, officials said.

A long-delayed UN conference on how to restore the faltering health of global oceans kicks off in Lisbon Monday, with thousands of policymakers, experts, and advocates on the case.

Once parliament dissolves, Israel's caretaker government will be headed by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, in accordance with a power-sharing deal the pair reached.

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry organized a business meeting with the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in the UAE and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).

Minister of Transport and Logistics, Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, praised the seafarers for their role in the global maritime transport industry and their efforts in sustaining the flow of life's necessities. He was speaking on the occasion of the International Seafarers Day, observed on June 25 annually. Al-Jasser said...

Emirates Health Services has signed a MoU with Johnson & Johnson Middle East to strengthen collaboration towards developing more advanced health services, innovative hi-tech solutions to support the health sector

DEWA and Azerbaijan discuss investment in oil exploration and production projects, crude oil trading and reviewed issues of mutual interest in the energy sector, including renewable, oil and gas activities, as well as long-term investment opportunities

It would take Ukraine a decade to build infrastructure to replace its Black Sea ports, whose blockade by Russia is preventing grain exports around the world, Ukraine's deputy agriculture minister said Friday.

A Palestinian teenager died from his wounds hours after being shot by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian sources said Saturday.

Amnesty International has called for the release of prominent Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, who on Saturday marks 1,000 days of "unjust detention".

Global stock markets and oil prices jumped higher on Friday following recent heavy losses as the weakening economic outlook moderates expectations about central bank monetary tightening.

Around 2,000 migrants approached Melilla at dawn Friday and more than 500 managed to enter a border control area after cutting a fence with shears.

A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) is visiting Canada to meet senior government officials and stakeholders in the Canadian energy sector to discuss opportunities for collaboration

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed a joint cooperation agreement in maritime transport with the Republic of Djibouti which aims to open new horizons for cooperation in various fields between the two countries

The two-day 'Make it in the Emirates' event hosted by Abu Dhabi, highlight the UAE's capacity to ensure the growth of national industry and identify a number of products the country will depend on in the coming years