Cloud seeding has been named by some media reports as a possible contributor to record-setting rain and flooding in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Here’s a closer look at what cloud seeding is, how it’s used and whether it could have made the flooding worse. What is cloud seeding? It’s the process of making tiny drops … Read more
Yami Gautam Dhar starrer Article 370 released in theatres on February 23. The film received a positive response and it has become a success at the box office. However, the movie has still not released in Gulf countries, contrary to some reports. EXCLUSIVE: Article 370 is still not cleared for release in Gulf countries; producer … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he is looking forward to further advance India’s comprehensive strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates during his two-day visit to the Gulf nation. After concluding his two-day visit to the UAE, Modi will travel to Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday afternoon. In his departure statement … Read more
Photo: Gulfood The world’s largest annual global food and beverage sourcing event, Gulfood, is set to kick off from February 19 to 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The event will bring together global F&B communities in Dubai to strategize for the rapidly-evolving sector. Photo: Gulfood The 29th edition of the event will feature … Read more
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) organization and British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday they had received reports of an incident near Yemen’s Aden. The UKMTO said in an advisory note that a ship had been attacked 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden. The “vessel has been hit on the port … Read more
New Delhi: Tensions in the Middle Eastern shipping lanes continued to run high on Thursday amid reports of a hijacked oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, which was boarded by masked individuals and forced to alter course toward Iran, the Oil Price reported. The UK Marine Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Thursday that it … Read more
Warming ocean temperatures caused by climate change will provide favourable conditions for Atlantic halibut, according to a new study, although what happens to their prey is uncertain. A paper published in the journal FACETS links an exponential increase in Atlantic Canadian landings over the past decade to warming ocean temperatures and predicts that trend is … Read more
