More Than 1,000 USAID Employees Sign Letter Backing Israel-Gaza Ceasefire
Washington, DC – Hundreds of staffers at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a letter calling for...
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GE Begins Operations at 1.8GW Gas-Fired Power Plant in UAE
GE Vernova, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) and Sharjah Hamriyah Independent Power Company (SHIPCO) have begun commercial operations...
US Hits Alleged Iran-Linked ‘Weapons Storage’ Facility in Syria
The United States has attacked an alleged weapons storage facility in eastern Syria it believes was being used by Iran’s...
UAE Marks a Successful Second Participation in CEATEC Japan
For the second consecutive year, the United Arab Emirates has participated in CEATEC Japan 2023, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing...
Ankara Slams EU Report on Turkey’s Membership Bid as Unjust and Biased
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has slammed the European Commission’s annual report assessing its long-stalled bid to join the European...
Qatar Wealth Fund Eyes Investment Opportunities in China’s Retail, Tech Sectors
RIYADH: Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is examining opportunities to invest in China’s retail, healthcare, tech and logistics sectors, according to...
UAE Central Bank Launches Instant Payment Platform Aani
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has introduced Aani, an instant payments platform. Developed by Al Etihad Payments (AEP),...
‘We Saw Death’: Egyptian Nationals Trying to Leave Gaza Stuck at Rafah
Gaza Strip – It was a long-awaited family reunion. In October, Reem Rasmi travelled from her home in Egypt to the...
CIA Chief William Burns Heads to Qatar as Efforts to Contain Israel-Hamas Conflict and Release Hostages Continue
CIA Director William Burns will be in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday as part of a multi-country visit to the region,...
MP Proposes 3% Remittance Tax to Ignite Economic Growth: Kuwait
MP Fahad bin Jame’e submitted a proposal to impose fees on remittances by three percent of the remittance amount. He...
