middle-east
Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to 'be careful'
President Joe Biden said Friday that Iran should view his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes in Syria as a warning that it can expect consequences for its support of militia groups that threaten U.S. interests or personnel.
Jordan’s share of electricity from renewables grew from almost zero in 2014 to around 20% in 2020: IRENA
A new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has identified a series of policy measures that can help advance the energy transition towards renewable energy in Jordan.
UAE stresses on security of eastern Mediterranean, Arab regions
Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, affirmed that the UAE rejects foreign interference in the internal affairs of countries and stresses the importance of respecting the rule of law and adhering to international conventions, and the security and stability of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Arab region.
'Thrive in Abu Dhabi' programme launched to attract global talent to settle in emirate
Talented professionals, students and investors, in priority sectors are being encouraged to set down roots with their families in Abu Dhabi as part of a new programme that supports the emirate’s strategy to develop key areas such as culture, healthcare, research and development (R&D) and real estate.
Iran starts limited COVID vaccinations with Russian shots
Iran on Tuesday launched a coronavirus inoculation campaign among healthcare professionals with recently delivered Russian Sputnik V vaccines as the country struggles to stem the worst outbreak of the pandemic in the Middle East with its death toll nearing 59,000.
Russia says ‘Hope Probe reaching destination point itself is a huge milestone’
Russia, the first country to land a spacecraft on Mars five decades ago, said Tuesday the UAE’s Hope Probe reaching the destination point itself is a huge milestone.
Egypt's president says he supports interim Libya government
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has given his support to a transitional government that would lead neighboring Libya through elections late this year.
Dubai has enabled technology start-ups to script global success stories: Hamdan bin Mohammed
The grand economic vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has led to the creation of thriving technology hubs like Dubai Internet City that have transformed the industry in the region and made Dubai a major global innovation and start-up hotspot, said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
UAE leads countries advocating women's rights at global level
The United Arab Emirates is at the forefront of the countries advocating women's rights at the global level through a series of initiatives and programmes aimed at supporting and empowering women in many societies and countries.
Fujairah oil products stocks climb across board for first time in 8 weeks
Oil products stockpiles at the UAE's east coast Fujairah port climbed to a four-week high, with all categories showing gains for the first time in eight weeks and demand for bunker fuel slowing.