Middle East & Africa

UAE announces blanket ban on single-use plastic items from 2026

In another landmark move aimed at reducing pollution in the oil-rich nation, the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced a… Read More

January 11, 2023

UAE delegation in Geneva, vows to provide global support to countries in need

Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, attended the international… Read More

January 10, 2023

UAE President receives Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff

General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, concludes his official visit to Saudi Arabia… Read More

January 10, 2023

US condemns Jordan’s absence from Negev Forum, seeks to involve Palestinians

A senior State Department official bemoaned Jordan's anticipated absence from the next Negev Forum conference of Israel and its Arab… Read More

January 9, 2023

UAE – A trading capital of the world: Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi

At a time when some countries are increasingly moving toward protectionism and isolationism, the United Arab Emirates continues to use… Read More

January 9, 2023

Ukraine receives second consignment of household generators from UAE aid

A UAE plane carrying the second consignment of household electricity generators arrived in Poland on Friday, as part of the… Read More

January 7, 2023

Can Ronaldo and Georgina live together in Saudi Arabia? Will authorities ‘turn a blind eye’?

37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo joined Riyadh-based club Al Nassr last month after his acrimonious exit from Manchester United, in a move… Read More

January 7, 2023

History in the Making: Saudi Arabia gets first female international football referee

After luring Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most marketable athletes in the world, the oil-rich Saudis have made another move… Read More

January 6, 2023

Top Iranian actress walks out of jail without hijab

A prominent Iranian actress, Taraneh Alidoosti, who starred in the 2016 Oscar-winning film 'The Salesman' was released on bail on… Read More

January 5, 2023

UAE Prime Minister unveils 10-year growth plan for Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister, the Vice President and the Minister of Defence of the United… Read More

January 5, 2023

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