Hostility toward Syrians grows after deadly fight in central Turkey
Tensions are running high in the Beyşehir district of the Central Anatolian province of Konya, where a young Turkish man and a Syrian man were…
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Yemen says no to talks before setting deadline
Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Malik al-Mekhlafi of Yemen’s internationally recognized government on Tuesday said there will be “no going back” to peace talks if there…
Dubai top among 7 global cities in consumer confidence index
Consumers in Dubai appeared to be more optimistic on the overall state of the economy and job prospects compared to six other leading cities in…
Israel, PA agree to allow cars through Erez Crossing
Israel and the Palestinian Authority reached an agreement to allow the import of cars, vans, and trucks into Gaza through the Erez Crossing near the…
Israel delves into charged 1950s missing children saga
The stories have been circulating in Israel for decades: Newborn babies and young children of Jewish immigrants from Arab countries mysteriously disappeared shortly after arriving…
Dubai launches green building rating system
New buildings in Dubai will now be rated based on the implementation of green building standards and buildings that do not meet requirements to achieve…
Israel army names new chief rabbi criticised over rape comments
Israel’s military has nominated a new chief rabbi criticised for remarks he made in the past that seemed to condone the rape of non-Jewish women…
Fleshing out the details making up UAE’s VAT regime
In anticipation of the introduction of VAT in the UAE, the Ministry of Finance recently announced that businesses with an annual turnover of Dh3.75 million…
World’s Longest Zipline Ride To Open Later This Year In UAE
The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s tallest building and biggest shopping mall, is soon to have a new record-setting boast for visiting tourists,…
Film on family ‘devastation’ released to deter Syria fighters
A film highlighting the “shattering” impact experienced by the families of those who go to Syria is being released in a bid to dissuade others…