China-Oman ties have come in a period of “new historical starting point” as Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed it with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik...
Nakilat announced being hit by unidentified objects while in the Arabian Gulf, Qatar LNG carrier Al Mayeda has called shipping security in the Gulf into a...
The UAE’s capital is making compelling arguments for the increasing integration between the energy and technology industries. The fourth ENACT Majlis was attended by over 100...
Sharjah Charity International has sent 140 tonnes of vital winter supplies to help vulnerable families in the Gaza Strip. The shipment is part of the Operation...
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched Nad Zabeel, Dubai’s new Future Research Complex, as part of the emirate’s drive to expand its science, technology...
Families can look forward to fun, interesting and seasonally themed activities during various Halloween-related events throughout the GCC region. Intimate theme parks, snow-filled rides, rainforest trails,...
The CBUAE has fined a foreign bank branch in the UAE AED 200 million after holding supervisory examinations. The action was a result of frequent and...
Rabbani plans to launch a AED 500 million endowment project that will enable the Arab Reading Challenge to continue funding its operations over the long term,...
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will be visiting China on 1st to 2nd November 2026 at the invitation of the Chinese President. The visit is...
My advice to anyone landing in the Gulf is to look past the glass towers and go hunting for a good plate of rice. Traditional Gulf...
Etihad Airways today announced it will extend the duration of its flight suspension in Saudi Arabia, indefinitely reopening Jeddah and...
The third quarter 2026 results of Saudi Aramco provide valuable clues to the future direction of the Saudi Arabian energy...
The 5th UNESCO Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States took place recently in Doha, which gathered regional policymakers,...
Saudi Arabia’s Asian Cup 2027 has been postponed, the Asian Football Confederation, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the Local...
The UAE Flag Day celebration on November 3, 2026 will unite the UAE people across the seven Emirates, increasing pride,...
His Majesty Oman Sultan has arrived in Brunei Darussalam for his state visit on the island, which aims to promote...
Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has launched a Winter Aid Campaign worth AED 12.5 million that benefits over 300,000 vulnerable people...
The UAE President held high-level talks with the German Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder of the German state of Bavaria, during...
UAE Flag Day 2026 on 3rd November will unite families, friends and communities to demonstrate national pride, unity and resilience....
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the top financial centres of Dubai in the Middle East and has...
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