The International Court of Justice is holding a week of hearings after a request from the UN, with an unprecedented 52 countries giving their views on Israel's occupation. Most speakers have demanded that Israel end its occupation, which came after a six-day Arab-Israeli war in 1967, but Washington came to...

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS -  A Dutch court quashed an appeal by Russia in a record $50-billion case on Tuesday, paving the way for a payment to former shareholders of dismantled oil giant Yukos.The decision is the latest in a legal tug-of-war over Yukos which broke up in the early 2000s after...

Rotterdam, Netherlands - The world's first chemical tanker ship fitted with massive rigid aluminium "sails" has left Rotterdam, its owner hoping to plot a route to bringing down the shipping industry's huge carbon footprint.The MT Chemical Challenger, a 16,000-ton chemicals transporter set sail from Antwerp for Istanbul on Friday, and will...

"We as South Africans sense, see, hear and feel to our core the inhumane discriminatory policies and practices of the Israeli regime as an even more extreme form of the apartheid that was institutionalized against black people in my country," said Vusimuzi Madonsela, South Africa's ambassador to the Netherlands, where...

The Appeals Court in The Hague sided with a group of human rights organizations that argued the parts contributed to violations of law by Israel in its war with Hamas.

Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates is the most popular country for international talent seeking employment visas, a report reveals.  The global HR platform,Deel, has released findings from its Annual Global Hiring Report and revealed UAE attracts a large number of international talent.This marks a significant milestone for the...

Vlissingen, Netherlands - Cocaine seizures at the Belgian port of Antwerp, the top gateway into Europe for mainly South American drug cartels, hit a fresh record high last year, authorities said on Wednesday.Some 116 tons of cocaine were seized in Antwerp alone, Belgian Finance Minister Vincent van Peteghem told reporters, a...

A world away from the death and destruction in Gaza and Israel, robed lawyers battled it out over technical legal arguments in the Peace Palace in The Hague. South Africa argues Israel is breaking its commitments under the UN Genocide Convention, a treaty signed in 1948 in the wake of...

South Africa launched a case at the International Court of Justice against Israel for what it said were "genocidal" acts in Gaza. According to a statement, the ICJ application related to alleged violations by Israel under the Genocide Convention, and said that Israel risks "further engaging in genocidal acts” in...

The case concerns US-owned F-35 parts stored at a warehouse in the Netherlands and then shipped to several partners, including Israel, via existing export agreements

“COP28 is attracting significant interest from various participating countries and will serve as an important forum for climate enthusiasts. This reflects the commitment of people who are eager to enact change and preserve the planet by taking serious steps towards a better future,” President Whipps adds.

Davos, Switzerland -- Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany have emerged as the leading countries for remote working, offering the best combination of cybersecurity, economic stability, infrastructure, and social safety, the latest Global Remote Work Index 2023 said. The index, which evaluates 108 countries, is a crucial tool for remote workers...

During a study in Netherlands, the chatbot outperformed doctors in some cases. At the same time, it showed some limitations.

The cost of the acquisition has not been specified.

Amman, Jordan--Jordan's exports to the European Union (EU) shot up 23.4 per cent during the first five months of 2023 to $192 million compared to $155 million for the same period last year.According to Jordan News Agency (Petra), foreign trade data issued by the Department of Statistics indicated an increase...

LEIDEN, NETHERLANDS - In a Dutch museum the sound of hip-hop blares out next to sarcophagi and statues, in what curators say is an attempt to show the influence of ancient Egypt on black musicians.A photo of superstar Beyonce dressed as Queen Nefertiti sits next to ancient busts, while a video...

"Discussions will focus on the bilateral relations between the EU and to Tunisia," Commission spokesman Eric Mamer said. "An agreement on cooperation in the areas of the economy, energy and migration will be at the heart of those discussions."

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia has been re-elected to represent the MENA region on the board of the Global Research Council (GRC) during its 11th annual meeting in The Hague, The Netherlands.Dr. Munir Eldesouki, the President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, will continue to represent Saudi Arabia at...

ABU DHABI, UAE -  A senior UAE official of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) visited Germany and the Netherlands to reinforce existing partnerships and discuss common goals, energy transition, technology deployment and potential projects.Sharif Al Olama, Under-Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs MoEI visited Germany and the Netherlands....

Amsterdam, Netherlands – Saudi Arabia and Netherlands on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on energy on the sidelines of the  World Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition. The event was attended by the Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud.The MoU aims to establish a framework for...

To prevent a damaging oil spill in the Red Sea, the UN Development Programme in March took the unprecedented step of purchasing its own supertanker to remove more than a million barrels of oil from the beleaguered FSO Safer. The 47-year-old ship has not been serviced since Yemen's civil war...

The UK and the Netherlands have announced LionLink, a subsea energy link project that will connect offshore wind farms in the North Sea to the two countries. The largest of its kind project in the world is will be operational by the early 2030s and was announced during the North...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands have discussed the possibility of exporting clean hydrogen from the kingdom to Europe.In this regard, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra in Jeddah.The meeting also touched on...

Created by US startup OpenAI, ChatGPT appeared in November and was quickly seized upon by users amazed at its ability to answer difficult questions clearly, write sonnets or code, and even pass exams. "The potential exploitation of these types of AI systems by criminals provides a grim outlook," The Hague-based...

The firm's revenue rose 14 percent to nearly US$2.4 billion.

The bank has lost 81% of its value since Greensill bankruptcy.

The profit in year 2022 is 4.4 percent lower than in 2021.

The EU has already imposed sanctions on more than 60 Iranian officials and entities over the crackdown on protestors, including the "morality police", Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders and state media. But the 27-nation bloc has so far stopped short of blacklisting the Revolutionary Guards themselves as a terror group despite...

The total value of private sector exports during the fourth quarter of 2022 amounted to $2 billion.

Hoekstra expressed his country's desire to continue working with Qatar on issues of common concern and to expand cooperation.

Ecuador and Senegal meet in the last round of Group A matches next Tuesday, while Louis van Gaal's Dutch side meet the hosts knowing a draw will make certain their place in the knockout phase.

Asian champions Qatar became the first home nation to lose their opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory on Sunday, with veteran forward Enner Valencia scoring twice.

Even as serious rights violations -- including corruption, human trafficking, racism and discrimination -- persist across Europe and US, Western world opts to focus on Qatar.

Bank announced a share buyback of US$1.4 billion.

UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri participated in the Joint Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meeting as part of the G20 Summit in Indonesia.

The opening match is scheduled to be held at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt stadium, one of seven new venues purpose-built for the tournament since Qatar was awarded the World Cup in 2010.

Commercial Bank of Dubai CEO Dr. Bernd van Linder tells TRENDS that today’s business leaders must not only be consummate in their field but also have leadership qualities.

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Dutch counterpart Atradius Dutch State Business (Atradius DSB) to boost the bilateral trade and economic relations between the UAE and the Netherlands. The bilateral meeting took place at ECI’s branch office in...

Qatar's top World Cup organizer has hit back at Louis van Gaal for criticizing the decision to hold the event in the Gulf state, saying the Netherlands coach has failed to understand the Arab world's passion for football. Many journalists and officials will be in the state on April 1...

The project aims to devise proper legislation, and setting up of rainwater harvesting catchment areas as well as smart farms.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands have discussed friendship and cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance them in various fields. Al Nahyan conveyed the greetings of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to King Willem-Alexander...

Tom de Bruijn’s comments came during a business forum hosted in Dubai as part of a high-level trade mission to the UAE joined by 50 leading Dutch companies active in key sectors such as water, energy, food, urban design and logistics. The minister described the forum and Expo 2020 Dubai...

Representatives of 50 Dutch companies, led by the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Tom de Bruijn, arrived in the UAE as part of a trade mission aimed at strengthening trade relations between the two countries. More than 350 Dutch companies currently operate in the UAE and they...

'The Other Side of Silence' is Sarkissian's first investigative exhibition that will run until Jan. 22, 2022. The works on display encompass the past 15 years of the artist's life.

The Netherlands is followed closely by Nordic countries Finland, Sweden and Norway