Doug Lansford 
The iconic Dubai Frame The iconic Dubai Frame is poised for a remarkable transformation that will offer visitors a glimpse into the future of Dubai. Head of the Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department at Dubai Municipality Ahmed Ibrahim AlZarouni revealed a plan for a substantial makeover, including a futuristic exhibition showcasing how the city … Read more
RIYADH: King Khalid International Airport has announced the inauguration of a new air route that will connect Riyadh to the Chinese capital, Beijing. The route will be serviced by three weekly flights operated by Air China, starting May 6, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The airport, managed and operated by Riyadh Airports Company, said the … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly could vote on Friday on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member and recommend that the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favorably.” It would effectively act as a global survey of how much support the Palestinians have for … Read more
New York: In a stark warning, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared on Monday that a ground invasion of Rafah would be “intolerable,” citing its devastating humanitarian consequences and potential destabilising impact on the region, CNN reported. “A ground invasion in Rafah would be intolerable because of its devastating humanitarian consequences and because of its … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief and the UK on Monday signed a $5 million cooperation agreement with UNICEF to help tackle malnutrition in Somalia. The deal was signed by KSrelief General Supervisor Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and British Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell at the agency’s headquarters in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. … Read more
Orders to evacuate Rafah ‘inhumane,’ may amount to war crimes: UN human rights chief NEW YORK: UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Monday warned that Israel’s orders for Palestinians to vacate parts of Rafah ahead of a new offensive there would only exacerbate civilian deaths and suffering beyond “already unbearable levels.” He added that … Read more
UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri The highly-anticipated Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tourist visa will be named the ‘GCC Grand Tours’ and allowed visitors to visit all six GCC countries and spend over 30 days in the region. The announcement was made on Monday, 6, by the UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla … Read more
DUBAI: KSrelief, Saudi Arabia’s aid agency, recently distributed 370 food baskets in the flood-hit Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, benefiting 2,590 individuals. The aid was a part of the fourth phase of the Kingdom’s Food Security Support Project in Pakistan 2024. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic … Read more
US weapon system identified in Israeli-Lebanon strike may breach international law LONDON: An Israeli airstrike in Lebanon that killed seven aid workers in March may have been conducted with a US-supplied weapon system, according to an investigation by The Guardian. The incident claimed the lives of seven paramedics aged 18-25, all volunteers, at an ambulance … Read more
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has detained an Iranian fishing vessel with six Indian crew off the coast of Kerala, the defence ministry said on Monday. The vessel was detained on Sunday following a swift “sea-air” coordinated operation by the ICG, it said. The ministry said the crew alleged that the “Iranian sponsor” … Read more
