Qatar accuses Saudi Arabia of ‘politicizing’ Hajj pilgrimage
The war in Syria and crisis in the gulf countries has cast its shadow on the annual Muslim pilgrimage to the holiest city of Mecca…
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Qatar signs a 5-billion-euro warships order from Italy
DOHA, Aug 2 (Reuters) – Qatar has concluded a 5 billion euro ($5.91 billion) deal with Italy for seven navy vessels, the Qatari foreign minister…
Huge screen at Dubai Aquarium breaks Guinness records
Emaar Entertainment launches record-breaking addition, with 820-panel, flexible OLED screen The world’s largest organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen fastened above the front facade of Dubai…
3 killed in a yacht accident off Turkish coast
Three people died after boat carrying 11 people, including the captain capsized off Turkey’s southern Muğla coast, reports said Wednesday. Eight people who were on…
Dubai salon staff banned from working at home
Dubai: A fine of Dh2,000 will be slapped on salons using skin-burning black henna and unapproved products, the Dubai Municipality warned on Wednesday. Salon staff…
Omani “Upgrade” Start-Up Initiative Announced Winners
The closing ceremony of “Upgrade” took place at the Omantel headquarters in Mawalih under the patronage of HH Sayyid Taimur Bin Assad Bin Tariq Al…
Saudi crown prince announces plan for Red Sea tourism project
Saudi Arabia plans to develop resorts on about 50 islands off the kingdom’s Red Sea coast backed by its Public Investment Fund (PIF), according to…
Dubai billionaire’s group has ‘no specific plans yet’ for investment in Malta
DAMAC Group representatives have told The Malta Independent that they have “no specific plans yet” for investment in Malta, however mentioned that the recent visit…
Nearly 500 suspects stand trial over Turkey’s failed coup
The trial is opening in Turkey of 486 suspects, including a number of generals and F-16 pilots, accused of leading last year’s failed coup attempt…
Qatar takes fight with boycotting Arab bloc to trade body
Qatar has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against three of the four Arab countries that are isolating it, opening up a possible…