Middle East
Running to bomb shelters, nothing new for Ukraine’s schoolchildren
There have been a staggering 1,614 recorded attacks on Ukrainian schools up to the end of last year…
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Middle East
Sudan drone attacks raise fears for civilian safety and aid efforts
“These attacks appear to be the latest in a series of retaliatory military operations, conducted by the Rapid…
UAE News
UAE tops global digital government rankings: Report
The UAE has secured first place in three global telecommunications and digital government indices, according to the second…
UAE News
Eid Al Adha 2025: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain announce holidays
Dates for the 2025 Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait…
Business & Economy
UAE sets $697bn Islamic bank target and aims for Halal export boost; Cabinet reviews tourism sector amid $122.5bn goal
The UAE has set ambitious targets for Islamic finance, tourism and more during a Cabinet meeting held in…
Middle East
Haitian media struggle to survive in face of attacks, revenue collapse
The Caribbean island nation is facing humanitarian, economic and political crises in addition to the break-down of law…
Middle East
UN welcomes Black Sea talks, warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
In a statement, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for Secretary-General António Guterres, said the UN chief’s good offices remain available…
Business & Economy
UAE, regional firms switch to blockchain-based cross-border payments as global trade tensions mount
Regulatory initiatives such as the UAE Central Bank’s move to give legal clarity to payment token issuers through…
UAE News
UAE takes legal action against 30 domestic worker recruitment rulebreakers
The UAE is penalising domestic worker recruitment offices over rule breaking and violations of guidelines. The Ministry of…
UAE News
Pony.ai to launch Dubai robotaxi trials in 2025
Pony.ai will launch a fleet of self-driving robotaxis in Dubai. The motoring firm has entered a Memorandum of…