By Rashid bin Abdul Karim Al-Saud Why is the global arms trade booming right now? Last month the UAE Emirate of Abu Dhabi held the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the Middle East’s largest arms fair. The four-day event was a roaring success, playing host to 1’235 exhibitors…
By Anita Zhxin Sultan Qaboos makes rare public appearance with Iranian President Rouhani Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country sought good relations with its Gulf Arab neighbours as he began a one-day trip to Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday, his first since taking power in 2013. Omani…
By Stefano Culibrk The head of the Indian navy starts a five day official visit to Oman and UAE India’s Navy chief Sunil Lanba Yesterday began a five day official visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman. “The visit aims to consolidate bilateral naval relations with UAE…
By Afrooz Al-Said Dubai to build the first 360 degrees rotating skyscraper While Dubai’s skyline is already filled with incredible and futuristic skyscrapers, one proposed building might be more astounding than the rest. A rotating skyscraper that twists and turns to reveal a constantly changing view may soon become…
By Halil Mehandjiu The UAE ambassador has died from his injuries following a blast in Afghanistan The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Afghanistan died today (Wednesday 15th February 2017) of wounds sustained in a bomb attack in Kandahar last month that also killed five Emirati aid…
By Sayeed Yahya Dine at the restaurant you need a diving certificate to reach Pulling on their scuba gear and flippers at a swimming pool in Brussels, couples are not just going diving, they’re going out for dinner. Lowering themselves to the floor of the pool all be it…
By Heyami Alghatta Top corporate executives list the UK as having the worst business infrastructure, Lloyds Bank study shows. In a recent study by Lloyds Banking Group which asked it’s top corporate clients a series of questions regarding ease of business practice and concerns the UK failed to impress. …
