Travel News Arabian Travel Market: Where to go in the Middle East that’s not Dubai What is the future of travel in Arabian countries? We find out from the experts. 11/05/2022
Stays Dubai expands mega-resort with unbelievable €47,000 a night suites Dubai's newest hotel comes complete with fire-breathing fountains and 150,000 square metres of marble. 10/05/2022
United Kingdom UK Prime Minister's Office was infected with spyware, researchers say Computer systems of the UK government and foreign office were infected with spyware, Citizen Lab says. 19/04/2022
France New Interpol boss investigated in France for 'torture' and 'barbarism' The allegations against Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi relate to one of the main Emirati opponents. 25/03/2022
Destinations An insider’s guide to Ras Al Khaimah, the adventure hotspot of the UAE Mountain adventures meet five-star luxury, history and culture in Ras Al Khaimah. 24/03/2022
Israel Israel presidential visit to UAE a first as diplomatic relations grow Herzog will meet top officials, including crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan — the de facto Emirati leader — along with members of the country's small but growing Jewish ex-pat community. 30/01/2022
France Torture claims filed against new Interpol leader from UAE The French lawyer for a jailed human rights defender in the United Arab Emirates filed a torture complaint against the new president of Interpol, Maj. Gen. Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi. 18/01/2022
United Arab Emirates Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's rebels kills 3 A drone attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels in Abu Dhabi killed three people. 17/01/2022
United Kingdom UK court orders Dubai rule to pay €645 million to ex-wife and children Dubai ruler ordered by UK court to pay €645 million to his ex-wife and their children 21/12/2021
See Norway's Magnus Carlsen takes home fifth World Chess Championship Bonafide Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen retained his world class chess title as he recorded a fourth win over Russian challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi. 13/12/2021
Israel Israeli PM to make first official visit by Israeli premier to UAE Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he would travel to the United Arab Emirates, the first visit by an Israeli premier. 12/12/2021
Work UAE becomes first Gulf state to introduce 4.5 day working week The government said it would “boost productivity and improve work-life balance” as the country aims to improve its competitiveness. 07/12/2021
world news France's Macron meets Saudi crown prince in final Gulf stop Emmanuel Macron is among the first Western leaders to meet with Mohammed bin Salman since the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. 04/12/2021
France UAE signs contract with France for 80 Rafale warplanes French officials hailed a "historic contract" to sell 80 Rafale military planes to the United Arab Emirates. 03/12/2021
Sport Big names star in Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2021 Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam saw some of the biggest names in judo on the tatami. Some big wins and even some new faces... 27/11/2021
France Interpol plays down controversy over new president Ahmed Al-Raisi Al-Raisi, who has been accused of overseeing torture, was today chosen as the new president of international police organisation Interpol. 25/11/2021
France UAE general accused of torture elected as Interpol president UAE general Ahmed Al-Raisi, accused of overseeing torture at home, has been elected president of international police organisation Interpol. 25/11/2021
no comment Madame Tussauds opens museum in Dubai The famous London wax museum Madame Tussauds opened this week its first branch in the Arab world, in Dubai, on the occasion of the Expo 2020. 19/10/2021
no comment Dubai Expo 2020: Countries unveil spawling pavilions Many participating countries have built original pavilions to represent their nations at Expo 2020 in Dubai. 18/10/2021
no comment 190 countries spotlight attractions at Dubai Expo 190 countries spotlight attractions at Dubai Expo 02/10/2021
no comment The world tallest Ferris wheel Ain Dubai is ready to roll Ain Dubai Ferris wheel is the world’s largest with each glass-enclosed capsule rising up to 250 meters in the air and offering 360-degree panoramas. 23/09/2021
Afghanistan UAE sets up air bridge to deliver humanitarian aid to Afghanistan The United Arab Emirates has established an air bridge with Kabul to deliver humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, an airport operations manager said on Saturday. 12/09/2021
world news Hijackers have left vessel off UAE coast, says British navy group An incident identified as a "potential hijack" of a ship in the Gulf of Oman has ended and the vessel is safe, the British navy said. 04/08/2021
Business Abu Dhabi’s maritime sector strategy shifts to diversification “No one is safe, unless everyone is safe” is the mantra behind efforts to immunise the world against Covid-19. 09/07/2021
Destinations From Sharjah to Fujairah: The five most beautiful hidden emirates Mountains, white sand beaches and cities of towering minarets adorn the UAE's five forgotten emirates. 07/06/2021
United Arab Emirates Princess Latifa 'being cared for at home' says UAE Friends of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. 19/02/2021
