The President of the Saudi Post Corporation "Sabil" Anf bin Ahmed Abanmi, inaugurated on Monday the Saudi International Exhibition for Electronic Marketing and E-Commerce SIDMC 2022. The exhibition is held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, under the slogan "The Future of Trade Meeting”. A number of officials...

The exhibition highlights state-of-the-art innovations of more than 400 world-leading brands from 30 countries

Dubai has issued a law that seeks to include the people with special needs or disabilities---known as the people of determination---in the process of drafting and legislation that concern them or may affect their quality of life. The law is aligned with the efforts of the Dubai Government to develop...

The last seven years have been the hottest on record globally "by a clear margin", the European Union's climate monitoring service reported Monday, as it raised the alarm over sharp increases in record concentrations of methane in the atmosphere. Countries around the world have been blasted by a relentless assault...

Suriname, Tanzania, and Senegal have explored investment and other opportunities to collaborate with the stakeholders from across the region and the globe through the World EXPO2020 Dubai, according to CEO Clubs Network. CEO Clubs Network hosted "Suriname: Oasis of Opportunities for the ‘Republic of Suriname’ in the presence of the...

Will Smith and Nicole Kidman won the prizes for best actor and actress in film dramas for their turns in "King Richard" and "Being the Ricardos."

A letter titled with 'Do Better on Palestine' called out the Sydney festival organizers to undo its partnership with the Israeli government.

Authorities in Saudi Arabia were investigating on Sunday after a samba performance by dancers some considered too scantily clad for the kingdom, which has been diversifying its entertainment options. Over the past week videos on social media have shown three foreign samba dancers displaying their moves in a main street of Jazan,...

The UAE and Norway have discussed cooperation in relations between the two countries, said local media reports. The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed the topic with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway Anniken Huitfield on a phone call....

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE Ministry of Defense announced today the launch of the 'Joint Emirates Shield / 50' military drill west of the Maritime Theater, which will continue until January 14. The exercise is part of a series of operational drills slated for 2022 and aims to boost...

A meeting of the Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZ Council) on Sunday discussed how to facilitate opening business bank accounts for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), opportunities to attract Emirati talent to free zones and other issues concerning the business sectors within Dubai's free zones. The meeting chaired by the...

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America have welcomed the announcement that the UN Interim Transition Assistance Mission to Sudan is facilitating discussions to resolve Sudan’s political crisis.  "We strongly support this UN-facilitated, Sudanese-led dialogue initiative. We urge all Sudanese political actors...

Palestinian teenager Amal Nakhleh's first name means "hope" in Arabic, but his parents are in despair because he is chronically ill and one of the few minors held without charge by Israel.  "Since his arrest last year I have only seen him twice, including last week when he told me...

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 country also mulled the idea of extending the validity of visas to reduce routine procedures.

The deputy information minister of Yemeni rebel group denied smuggling of weapons from Iran.

Lebanon experienced total blackouts after demonstrators stormed a key substation and tampered with the electrical equipment.

Turkey Saturday warned against "provocative acts" ahead of talks between Russia and the United States next week to quell tensions over Russia's military buildup on the Ukrainian border.

Gunmen in Iraq on Saturday shot and wounded two protesters who disrupted an anniversary commemoration of the death of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, a security source said.

Saudi Arabia's drive to increase literacy rate in the kingdom seems to be bearing fruit. According to the ministry of education the illiteracy rate has dropped from 5.6 percent in 2019 to 3.7 percent in 2021.

Some 338,833 people visited the pavilion of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) at Expo 2020 Dubai between 1 October 2021 and 31 December 2021.

The emission reduction is expected to take place through upcoming contracts in solar energy field.

The Emirate and the visiting Malaysian minister discussed the initiatives that would enhance the industry.

Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ) Authority has appointed a new leadership team to drive its free zones and central divisions. Amna Lootah was appointed as a Director General DAFZ to lead and implement strategic plans according to the approved structure, driven by its vision, mission, and values. Further, Lootah will...

Iran has begun paying compensation to families of those killed when it shot down a Ukrainian airliner two years ago, authorities said on Friday. "The transport ministry has made transfers to a certain number of (victims') families," the foreign ministry said in a statement marking the anniversary of the tragedy....

England defender Kieran Trippier became Newcastle's first signing under their new Saudi owners on Friday after completing his move from Atletico Madrid, with more arrivals expected in the January transfer window. The full-back has moved back to the Premier League for an undisclosed fee, understood to be in the region...

Eight Palestinians died on Thursday when the van they rode in collided with a cement truck in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian official media said.

The national accounts report shows that the growth is the outcome of the rise achieved by the non-oil sector by 3.76 percent in real terms and 5.94 percent at current prices.

Pierre Girgis was charged under a law that makes it illegal to act as a representative of a foreign government without registering with the US Justice Department.

Analysts think politically diverse Gen Z voters hold one of the keys to Erdogan's tricky path to presidential re-election.

The Central Region Department of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) implemented a number of development projects during 2021 worth more than $14.78 million, local media reports said. A total of 80 projects have been implemented for network modifications and approximately 50 transformers are installed in the central...

India started its honey exports only in the fiscal year 1996-97, and is the world’s eighth-largest honey producer and ranks ninth among the honey exporting countries globally.

Renewable energy company Masdar will become an official partner of Manchester City under an agreement that will see them collaborate in several activities, such as launching a global campaign on the importance of climate action and mitigating climate change. The campaign will coincide with the Masdar-hosted Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week...

A Palestinian was killed by the Israeli army in the occupied West Bank early Thursday, Palestinian medical and security sources said. Bakir Hashash, 21, of the Balata refugee camp, was shot in the head after the Israeli army entered an area east of the northern city of Nablus to make arrests,...

The action plan was finalised during a delegation-level meeting between Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and GCC Secretary General Dr Nayef Falah M. Al-Hajraf.

The Oil Minister of Iran Javad Owji has said that his country has not faced the need to cut the gas in any area despite decreased pressure problem, and thanked his colleagues and people for it, Iranian media reports said. The petroleum minister was referring to the gas consumption in...

The Secretary-General of Iran-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce Fahimeh Damroudi said that barter is the best choice of exchange as the proper way of financial exchange does not exist. Reportedly, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has repeatedly underlined the importance of trade development with neighbors. As the president stressed, boost in...

Mumzworld has over 350 staff, with over 6,000 brands and more than 300,000 products for sale on the website, and a business that has created momentum for other women to succeed and create more jobs in the region

Organization of Islamic Cooperation is the second-largest inter-governmental organization after the UN.

Water loss reduction projects can also boost water reserves, upgrade water facilities in the Jordan Valley and maintain water and irrigation infrastructure.

Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Youssef Shamali noted that industrial production inputs will continue to be exempt from any customs duties.

None of the three attacks in less than 48 hours resulted in casualties but came as Iraq marked the second anniversary of the US assassination of Soleimani.

The Prime Minister of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Great Arab Minds initiative on 4th January, driven by and headquartered at the Museum of the Future, the Emirates’ new global scientific landmark. Great Arab Minds is the Gulf’s largest movement to find exceptional talents among Arab...

The minister also highlighted the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law, issued for this purpose, along with the terms and conditions of exempting renewable energy sources systems from all customs duties and sales tax.

Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Gamini Lakshman Peiris said that Expo 2020 Dubai is a great opportunity and a world-class platform to promote his country as a major tourist attraction. During Sri Lanka’s National Day celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai, Peiris noted that the warm hospitality shown to tourists by...

According to officials of the US-led coalition fighting against the Islamic State group, two fixed-wing drones rigged with explosives were destroyed by defensive capabilities at the Iraqi Al-Asad Air Base.

Raisi called for continuous communication and dialogue between the two countries at different levels.

The economic licenses issued by the Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED) during 2021 grew by 41 percent. Also, the number of establishments reached 27,913, and the Labor Resilience Index reached 17 percent. The efforts and initiatives launched by the Ajman DED during 2021 have resulted in a...

The Hamburg-based Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre (JACDEC) has again named Emirates Airline as the world’s safest airline in a survey carried out for Aero International aviation magazine, media reports said. Emirates Airline is the world's largest operator of double-decker Airbus A380s - the largest passenger jet in history. With...

An exhibition of Jordan’s trade and services is scheduled to start next Tuesday in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The event is jointly organized by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce (FSCC). JCC said that the three-day exhibition will be held at Damascus...