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Israel's Foreign Minister inaugurates Embassy in Bahrain
Israel's Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen, officially opened the country's permanent embassy in Bahrain. The inauguration took place during Cohen's visit to Bahrain, where he met -
Bahrain enhances prisoners' rights amid mass hunger strike
Bahrain has announced an expansion of certain human rights provisions for individuals within its prison system in response to a mass hunger strike involving hundreds of prisoners in the -
Kuwait plans land transfer valued at $8.1 billion to pension fund - finance ministry
Kuwait's Ministry of Finance announced on Monday its intention to facilitate the transfer of land valued at over 2.5 billion dinars ($8.12 billion) to the nation's pension fund -
Bahrain's real estate sector continues Its upward trajectory
According to a recent report by Savills, Bahrain's real estate sector experienced steady growth in the second quarter of 2023, with positive developments seen in residential sales, rents, and -
Protesters target Polanski film at cinemas in Brussels
Feminist activists defaced cinemas in Brussels with angry condemnations of director Roman Polanski's latest film overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday. -
London Latino heartlands struggle for survival
Whenever London's South Americans go looking for a job, a helping hand, the flavours of home or a party with their compatriots, they head to the Latino indoor market -
Tutankhamun sculpture’s London auction sparks Egyptian outcry
A 3,000-year-old head sculpture of an eternally-young Tutankhamun — the Egyptian pharaoh known as King Tut — goes under the hammer this week in London despite an outcry from Cairo. -
Four top British authors in novel anti-Brexit European crusade
Ken Follett, Lee Child, Kate Mosse and Jojo Moyes, four heavyweights of British literature, are launching a "Friendship Tour" of Europe to represent the 48 percent who -
Zombies and women: London Men's Fashion Week wraps up
Models in zombie make-up and a growing number of women on the catwalks were among the eye-catching features of Men's Fashion Week, which wrapped up in
UAE
In a move to bolster religious tourism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai is set to unveil the world's first floating mosque at the Dubai Water Canal next year. The construction of this
Dubai International Airport has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing pre-pandemic passenger levels, recording 41.6 million travelers during the first half of this
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has secured its position as the strongest in the region, climbing three places in the global rankings. According to the latest Henley Passport Index
Since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, one million Israelis have visited the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the historic normalization treaty. According to
To provide greater flexibility for visitors, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security in the UAE has announced an extension option for holders of visit visas for
Ajman Police in the UAE have successfully arrested three expatriates of Arab nationality after a daring robbery at a jewellery shop in the gold market. The estimated value of the stolen items in
Dubai has introduced stricter penalties in its amended traffic law to enhance traffic safety and protect the lives and properties of individuals in the emirate. The new amendments, effective from
A newly constructed 660-meter bridge, consisting of two lanes, will significantly improve travel time for commuters heading from Garn Al Sabkha Street to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road,
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in
The Ajman Transport Authority in the UAE has recently introduced a new taxi fare structure, which became effective immediately upon its announcement. As per the advisory
On Thursday, the Indian government announced that it will be seeking fresh bids for import quotas of gold from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a concessional duty, as per the trade
Amidst all the diplomatic back-slapping, the Israel-UAE accord faces its first hiccup: the possible sale of American F-35s to Abu Dhabi that could challenge the Israeli technological edge in the
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UAE
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Dubai to inaugurate world's first floating mosque
In a move to bolster religious tourism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai is set to unveil the world's first floating mosque at the Dubai Water... -
Dubai Airport surpasses pre-pandemic levels with 41.6 million passengers
Dubai International Airport has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing pre-pandemic passenger levels, recording 41.6 million travelers during... -
UAE passport ranks 12th globally with visa-free access to 179 countries
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has secured its position as the strongest in the region, climbing three places in the global rankings. According... -
One million Israelis have traveled to the UAE since the Abraham Accords
Since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, one million Israelis have visited the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the... -
UAE visit visa: Learn about the fee for a one-time 30-day extension
To provide greater flexibility for visitors, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security in the UAE has announced an... -
UAE Police apprehend three expats involved in $300,000 jewellery theft
Ajman Police in the UAE have successfully arrested three expatriates of Arab nationality after a daring robbery at a jewellery shop in the gold market.... -
Dubai introduces stricter traffic laws with Dh50,000 fine and more
Dubai has introduced stricter penalties in its amended traffic law to enhance traffic safety and protect the lives and properties of individuals in the... -
Dubai's Garn Al Sabkha Street to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road to Witness 40% Reduction in Travel Time
A newly constructed 660-meter bridge, consisting of two lanes, will significantly improve travel time for commuters heading from Garn Al Sabkha Street... -
UAE leaders congratulate King Salman on the success of the Hajj season
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian... -
Ajman, UAE Implements New Taxi Fare System
The Ajman Transport Authority in the UAE has recently introduced a new taxi fare structure, which became effective immediately upon its announcement.... -
India to seek new bids for UAE gold import quotas with concessional duty
On Thursday, the Indian government announced that it will be seeking fresh bids for import quotas of gold from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a... -
F-35 hiccup on road to Israel-UAE accord
Amidst all the diplomatic back-slapping, the Israel-UAE accord faces its first hiccup: the possible sale of American F-35s to Abu Dhabi that could challenge...