Iraq almost killed the OPEC deal
OPEC made an early New Year’s resolution when it promised the world that it will get thin – or more accurately that it will thin…
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Despite bank action, Turkish lira and stocks hit new lows
Turkish loosened foreign currency reserve requirements Tuesday in a move to inject roughly $1.5 billion into financial markets, but the iShares MSCI Turkey exchange-traded fund…
Saudi-led coalition strike in Yemen: At least 8 schoolchildren killed
The school was completely destroyed, and some 15 other students were critically injured during the attack. The news agency also noted that the search for any remaining…
Saudi Arabia: Human rights activists arrested
Saudi Arabian authorities have arrested two human rights activists without presenting any charges, a rights group said on Tuesday. In a statement, the Gulf Centre…
Abu Dhabi is preparing for 4th Arab-Russian Forum
Permanent representatives of member states of the Arab League will hold a co-ordination meeting next Thursday at the pan-Arab organisation’s headquarters in Cairo to prepare…
Sheikh Hamdan meets staff of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court – Photo
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, paid a surprise visit to the staff of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince…
Oman: First solar-powered mosque set to be built
Work on Oman’s first solar-powered mosque is nearing completion, said the engineer behind the unique initiative. The one-of-its-kind mosque will be able to save up…
Prince Hamdan honors winners of Mohammed Bin Rashid Creative Sports Award – Photos
Winners of the 8th edition of the Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award were honoured on Monday in a grand ceremony held at…
It just became easier than ever to visit Azerbaijan as the country simplifies its visa process
Taking a trip to the’“Land of Fire’ just got easier, as Azerbaijan has simplified its visa process in an effort to appeal to travellers from…
Emirates: Snake on a plane
An Emirates flight from Muscat to Dubai was cancelled after baggage handlers discovered a snake in the aircraft’s cargo hold. The animal was found before…