Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
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 »
Tag Archives: DUBAI
When Ranbir and Mahira met in Dubai
Videos of Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and Pakistani actress Mahira Khan at the Global Teacher Prize ceremony in Dubai on Sunday are going viral on social media. The videos show the two actors engaged in animated conversations, leaving fans wondering
Will Smith is back in his ‘favorite city,’ Dubai
Hollywood actor Will Smith is back in Dubai and is having the time of his life. The 48-year-old actor posted a video of himself making a jump at Skydive Dubai, which has had more than 3 million views overnight. “Yeah,
Adele stirs up social media after kissing hijab-wearing fan in Australia
Superstar singer Adele is no stranger to the limelight but she made headlines in Australia recently for something other than her talent. During a concert in Sydney, Adele reached out to kiss the hand of a hijab-wearing fan and promptly
King Salman ends Asia tour, returns to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, who was on an official tour in Asia, has left China to head back to his kingdom, the state news agency SPA reported on Friday. Saudi Arabia’s octogenarian monarch, who has overseen the launch of an
New Zealand river given human rights after more than century-long fight
It was the longest-running litigation in New Zealand’s history but now, the country’s Whanganui River on its North Island will be treated as a human being in the eyes of the law. US news site Mashable reports that a group
Actor Kal Penn posts scripts revealing Hollywood’s Indian stereotypes
US actor Kal Penn has tweeted snaps of audition scripts he has received over the course of his career in a bid to highlight the stereotypes he believes Indian actors face in Hollywood. The examples include scripts from much-loved shows
Dubai airports impose new baggage regulations
Passengers flying out of Dubai International Airport will have to abide by new baggage regulations that went into effect on Wednesday that will see “irregularly shaped and oversized items” rejected at the check-in counters. Luggage that do not have at
Saudi designers to wow at Fashion Forward Dubai
In two weeks’ time, Fashion Forward Dubai, one of the year’s most anticipated events in the fashion industry, will showcase a carefully curated selection of the Middle East’s coveted ready-to-wear, couture, accessory and jewelry designers. Fashion Forward Dubai (FFD), which
Arab Media Forum 2017 kicks off in Dubai on April 18
The two-day 16th edition of the Arab Media Forum (AMF) is set to kick off on April 18 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai under the theme “Civil Dialogue.” The annual event, to be held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed
‘Watch Me’ rapper Silento stuck in UAE over business dispute
The American rapper known for his hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” has been stopped from leaving the United Arab Emirates over a business dispute. A court ruling issued against Silento in the city of Al Ain and seen by
45,000 displaced by battles around Yemen’s Mokha: UN
Fighting around Yemen’s port of Mokha has forced some 45,000 people from their homes, a UN official said Wednesday, with many facing continued uncertainty and the threat of further displacement. Shabia Mantoo, the Yemen spokeswoman for refugee agency UNHCR, told
Dubai court upholds death sentence for child rapist-killer
A Jordanian man convicted of the rape and murder of an eight-year-old boy will be executed, Dubai’s Cassation Court ruled on Monday, UAE daily Gulf News has reported. Nidal Eisa Abdullah, 49, was convicted on August 15 last year of
KSA puts up strong performance in military expo in Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia put up a strong performance at the Idex International Defense Exhibition and Conference 2017 held last week. “Saudi Arabia’s strong showing was in accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan,” Abdullah Al-Meleihi, board member of the Council of
Dubai Holding chief al-Gergawi quits to focus on government role
The chairman of Dubai Holding, the investment vehicle of the emirate, has resigned to focus on his role in the national government, the group said on Saturday. As head of Dubai Holding, Mohammed Abdullah al-Gergawi oversaw a $35 billion portfolio
Sheikh Mohammed orders stunt drivers to clean Dubai streets
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered drivers who performed dangerous car stunts in City Walk, Dubai, last week, to clean streets in Dubai. They have to
Iran ready to give US ‘slap in the face,’ says Revolutionary Guards
The US should expect a “strong slap in the face” if it underestimates Iran’s defensive capabilities, a commander of the elite Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday, as Tehran concluded war games. Since taking office last month, US President Donald Trump
UAE telecoms firm du targets $272 mln in savings by 2019
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co is targeting 1 billion dirhams ($272 million) in savings by 2019 as government taxes erode profit at the UAE’s second-largest telecoms company, its chief executive said on Thursday. Results have been under pressure since late 2014,
Dubai police summon Russian model who dangled from skyscraper
Dubai police have summoned a Russian model who posed for a video while dangling from a skyscraper to sign a pledge not to put her life in danger again, a local newspaper reported on Saturday. A video of the model,
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