UNESCO Announces 4 New World Heritage Sites
Four new sites made it to the World Heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The new sites, announced Friday,…
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Muslims call for unity after the terrorist attacks in Nice
Sunni Islam’s leading seat of learning Al-Azhar on Friday condemned a deadly truck attack in Nice on France’s national holiday, urging unity to “rid the…
Israel Freezes Postal Service to Gaza Over Alleged Weapons Smuggling
Israeli authorities have frozen mail services to the Gaza Strip via the Erez crossing. “Israel is halting mail service to the Gaza Strip in light…
Expo 2020 Dubai: experience, training and skills development for young people from across the UAE
The final selection process is underway for the Expo 2020 Dubai Apprenticeship Programme, a pioneering nine-month scheme that will offer valuable hands-on experience, vocational training…
Bashar al-Assad says he has never faced pressure from Russia to step aside
Syrian leader confident in TV interview as US State Secretary arrives in Moscow with proposals for military cooperation. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he has…
Iran prepared to attract foreign investment
Iran is working to attract direct foreign investments a year after it signed a nuclear deal with world powers that saw the lifting of sanctions….
Qatar Airways to acquire 49% of Italy’s Meridiana
Qatar Airways has struck an agreement to buy a 49 percent stake in Italy’s Meridiana fly, the Gulf carrier said Thursday. Qatar’s flagship airline said…
Turkey condemns Nice terror attack, calls for unity against terrorism
Turkey has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that killed at least 84 people in Nice during the French National Day celebrations, offering solidarity with France…
OECD Urges Turkey to Enact Reform
Turkey’s economy is vulnerable to domestic developments and external shocks, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Friday, calling on the Turkish government to…
Azerbaijan is the coolest country you’ve never heard of – PHOTOS
Azerbaijan is one of those destinations that makes you wonder why you didn’t visit sooner. It’s at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Russia and the…