VP: Our change is based on youth’s values
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said, “Our formula for change is…
Middle East
Khalifa issues decree on establishing President’s Private Department
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued the federal law decree No. 2 for 2016 on the President’s Private Department. According…
Russia to test missiles near Syria
Russia plans to start naval exercises in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, near Syria, on 15 August. Guided and winged missiles will be…
Alleged ISIL supporter planned attack in Canada
A man who was shot and killed in a confrontation with police in the province of Ontario was allegedly planning to attack a major Canadian…
Second aid shipment for Gaza by September Eid
Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has said that a second aid dispatch to Gaza was planned for early September, ahead of Eid al-Adha. Speaking to reporters…
Why is delayed Turkey’s exit from NATO?
The question of Turkey exiting NATO was key this week. The fact that the alliance has released an emergency statement on the issue shows that…
Dubai looks to boost cultural life with opera house
A boat-shaped hulk of steel and glass at the foot of the world’s tallest tower, Dubai’s new opera house is set to boost the cultural…
CENTCOM Reviewing Congress Report on Alleged Daesh Intelligence Manipulation
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has provided a more “positive depiction” of the fight against Daesh than realities on the ground in 2014 and 2015, an…
Best Sports Bars in Dubai to Watch Live Matches
Get everything you need to know about Dubai’s best sports bars, including drinks deals, happy hours, numbers of screens and extras, like pool tables Whether…
17 killed, 100 injured in Gaza by unexploded ordnance since 2014
Two years on from the devastating Israeli offensive, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip remain at risk from unexploded ordnance – or Explosive Remnants of War…