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 »
Tag Archives: DUBAI
3 charged after lioness prowled Dubai neighborhood
Three people have been charged with public endangerment over an incident that saw a lioness escape from a home in a Dubai neighborhood and prowl the streets for several hours. Abu Dhabi’s state-run The National newspaper reported Tuesday that police
Assaf to perform at Dubai’s Global Village
Palestinian singer Mohammad Assaf will perform at Global Village in Dubai on Feb. 5. The famed Arab Idol winner will hit the main cultural stage at 9 p.m., celebrating the spot’s 20th season in Dubai. Global Village is an outdoor
Taliban reaffirms authority of its Qatar ‘political office’
The Afghan Taliban says its “political office” in Qatar is the only entity authorized to carry out negotiations on its behalf, reinforcing the authority of the man who took over amid a tussle over command following the death of Mullah
Iranian, Chinese presidents agree to expand ties
Iran and China agreed to expand bilateral ties to form a comprehensive strategic partnership, President Hassan Rouhani and visiting Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping said on Saturday, calling it a “new season” in bilateral relations. The Chinese president is the first
WAN-IFRA Middle East Conference to discuss best-practice ideas
WAN-IFRA’s 11th Middle East Conference is set in Dubai for two days from Feb. 24, which will provide publishing executives with an excellent opportunity to discover the latest regional and international top trends and best-practice ideas. The event is an
Exposed wiring likely sparked NYE fire: Dubai police
Dubai police say a New Year’s Eve fire at a luxury hotel in the Mideast commercial hub was likely caused by exposed wiring. Police made the announcement at a news conference Wednesday. Police officials showed photographs taken after the fire
Khamenei condemns Saudi embassy attack
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday condemned the attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran this month, saying it was “really bad.” In remarks published on his website, he also thanked Revolutionary Guards for detaining a group of
UAE continues in its bid to be a world champ, this time with coffee
Never one to want to be seen as second best, the UAE is pinning its hopes on barista Karthikeyan Ranjedran as he attempts to fend off 20 international challengers to secure his adopted homeland’s first World Cezve / Ibrik Championship
Iran’s Khamenei welcomes sanctions lift, warns of U.S. “deceit”
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday welcomed the lifting of international sanctions against Iran, but warned that Tehran should remain wary of its old enemy the United States. State television reported that Khamenei wrote to President Hassan Rouhani
Reem Acra to star in ‘Fashion Star’ Arabic
Internationally acclaimed Lebanese designer Reem Acra will be the chief mentor on an Arabic version of the American reality show, Fashion Star, which will premiere on Dubai One on Feb. 3. The show will see 12 aspiring designers from across
Iran expects IAEA nuclear report on Friday, minister says
Iran expects the International Atomic Energy Agency to issue a “final” report on Friday confirming the Islamic republic has met all its obligations under its nuclear deal with world powers, an Iranian minister was quoted as saying on Wednesday. Under
‘Al Faris:’ Fantasy musical set to poetry takes to Dubai stage
A fantasy musical set to poetry by Dubai’s ruler seeks to explain the secret of one of the Arab world’s most compelling success stories, promoting a style of government that creates wealth and ensures stability while avoiding political strife. Lebanese
Houthis accused of arbitrary detentions: HRW
Human Rights Watch on Sunday accused Yemen’s Houthi militias of arbitrarily detaining dozens of opponents in the capital Sanaa, where they have ruled for more than 15 months. The Iran-backed militias detained 35 people between August 2014 and October 2015,
Next round of Yemen peace talks postponed: minister
The next round of peace talks between Yemen’s government and Iran-backed Houthi militia scheduled for next week have been postponed, Foreign Minister Abdel Malak al-Mekhlafi said Saturday. “The negotiations will not take place on the announced date of Jan. 14,”
Gulf Arab states to hold extraordinary meeting on Iran
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) of Gulf Arab states announced on Tuesday it will hold an extraordinary meeting in Riyadh on Saturday to discuss tensions with Iran after attacks on Saudi missions there. Saudi-Iranian tensions threaten to derail efforts to
Bahrain cuts all air links with Iran: Official media
Saudi Arabia’s Sunni-ruled but Shiite-majority ally Bahrain followed Riyadh’s suit on Tuesday and cut all air links with Iran across the Gulf, official media reported. The decision comes a day after Manama broke off diplomatic relations with Tehran amid an
Opera singer Natalie Dessay to open Abu Dhabi festival
World-renowned French opera singer Natalie Dessay will open the main program of the 13th Abu Dhabi Festival at Emirates Palace on April 10. Dessay will perform for the first time alongside her husband, acclaimed bass-baritone Laurent Naouri, two years after
Dubai ruler’s ten years of exceptional leadership
By : Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Jan. 4, 2016 marks the tenth anniversary of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s accession as Ruler of Dubai. It is a day for celebration and for giving thanks. This is an opportunity for Emiratis
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