Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Category Archives: U Arab Emirates
Sheikh Mohammed’s call for Arabic speaking volunteers met with overwhelming response
:: A project that required Arabic speakers and writers to help in the creation of free science and math educational content has received more than 12,000 volunteers. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,
Alshaya acquires stake in Noon, the region’s new e-commerce platform
:: Leading international retail franchise operator M.H. Alshaya Co. has acquired a strategic stake in Noon, the region’s new e-commerce platform. As new investors in Noon, Alshaya joins forces with other prominent Gulf investors. Additionally, Alshaya will become a seller
The code you do not want to see on your boarding pass
:: If you are about to embark on a journey to the US and you see “SSSS” code on your boarding pass, then be prepared for a potentially lengthy experience at security. The code is part of the ongoing crackdown
London hospital expanding UAE footprint, offers unique programs
:: The UAE healthcare sector is increasingly attracting new players. Last week, King’s College Hospital London’s (KCH) opened a new medical center in Jumeirah, Dubai. The new facility of the London-based, world-renowned teaching hospital, is set to deliver world-leading expertise
Arab quartet meet in New York to discuss new approach to Qatar crisis
:: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates held a meeting in New York to discuss the Qatar crisis and a new mechanism to deal with it. This new approach was not detailed, however
Dubai-based MEVP invests in Wego, region’s leading online travel marketplace
:: The Middle east Venture Partners (MEVP) , the leading venture capital firm focused on the region, on Sunday announced that it hasi nvested in Wego, the largest online travel marketplace across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Mobile payment to receive boost in UAE as Apple Pay plans entry soon
:: Early last month, Apple Inc. while releasing its quarterly results, also announced that Apple Pay, its mobile payment software, would be expanded further internationally before the end of 2017. One of the countries where Apple Pay is being introduced
UAE non-oil growth to accelerate in 2018
:: The non-oil sector of the United Arab Emirates economy is expected to grow 3.1 percent this year, accelerating to 3.5 percent next year, central bank governor Mubarak Rashid al-Mansouri said on Sunday. Speaking to a meeting of Arab central
DEWA announces winning tender for world’s largest solar project
:: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the winning tender for the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site concentrated solar power project in the world. DEWA awarded the tender
Dubai property investors look to Expo 2020 as job losses detract from Cityscape buzz
:: The buzz that surrounded the three-day Cityscape Global property exhibition in Dubai this week belied a market still suffering from expat job losses and investor uncertainty. While property investors hope for an Expo 2020-related rebound, prices remain weak. Still,
Banks join forces in Gulf to fight cyber security threat
:: Local and international banks in the United Arab Emirates are sharing information in an effort to reduce cyber attacks. Gulf banks have invested millions of dollars in boosting cyber security systems in an effort to ward off attempted attacks,
Gargash to Houthis: Your goals are despicable, your threat reveals despair
:: UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, said on Friday that the Houthi statements threatening to target the UAE and its capital proves why the Operation Decisive Storm was needed. “The Iranian-backed militias are really dangerous and have vile
Trump, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed discuss efforts to resolve Qatar dispute
:: US President, Donald Trump spoke on Tuesday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to discuss efforts to resolve the ongoing dispute with Qatar, the White House said in a statement. “The President underscored
After Etihad Airways withdrew funding, pilots ground Air Berlin flights
:: Insolvent Air Berlin (AB1.DE) canceled about 100 flights on Tuesday after pilots called in sick in unusually high numbers, potentially hampering an attempt to find investors to rescue Germany’s second-largest airline. Air Berlin filed for bankruptcy protection last month
UAE: Pilot killed after plane crash due to technical failure in Yemen
:: The United Arab Emirates has announced the death of a pilot due to technical failure while he was operating as part of the Arab Coalition’s Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen. The Commander-in-Chief of UAE’s Armed Forces confirmed the death
UAE minister: Transparency the only way for Qatar with Saudi Arabia
:: United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash has said that Qatar “was in a difficult position” following its “naïve media reactions” over the weekend. “Qatari media sees a return to action against front Saudi
Saudi filmmakers build audiences without cinemas
:: With daring filmmakers, untold stories and entertainment-starved young people, Saudi Arabia has all the makings of a local movie industry — except for theaters. As the traditionally austere Kingdom cautiously embraces more forms of entertainment, local filmmakers are exploring
Louvre Abu Dhabi to open in November as cultural district takes shape
:: The Louvre Abu Dhabi will finally open to the public on Nov. 11, over a decade after the project was launched, Francoise Nyssen, France’s culture minister, has announced. The gallery, part of the Saadiyat Cultural District in the UAE
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