Amid faltering Gaza hostage deal negotiations and in the wake of last month’s direct exchange of fire between Iran and Israel, leaders of Gulf states are increasingly distancing themselves from US and Israeli leaders in an attempt to safeguard their own interests. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org UAE Foreign … Read more
IT’S not often that I will turn to rom-coms for travel advice. Yet as I drive through Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, where 15 years ago desert and shrubs stood, and now shining soon-to-be skyscrapers, I find myself agreeing with Sex And The City’s Samantha: Abu Dhabi is the new Middle East. 7 British Airways has … Read more
EMIRATES is preparing to launch a new route between Scotland and Dubai with its new planes. The UAE-based airline has announced nine destinations that will be part of its Airbus A350 services. 3 Emirates is setting up an A350 network as it prepares to welcome 10 of the aircraftCredit: Emirates 3 The routes will connect … Read more
The “Islamic Resistance in Bahrain, Saraya Al-Ashtar” claimed Thursday that it had attempted to target Israel with a drone attack, according to reports posted on social media and also by pro-Iranian media in the region. The pro-Iranian Al-Mayadeen said that the group had “announced the targeting of the depths of the Israeli occupation entity, … Read more
The global icon turned entrepreneur, Katrina Kaif, is bringing her beauty flair to the UAE with the launch of Kay Beauty; India’s first celebrity makeup brand known for its commitment to innovation and high performance, now available at Nysaa. Co-created by Nykaa, India’s foremost beauty and fashion destination and Katrina Kaif, Kay Beauty has rapidly … Read more
THE tallest rooftop beach in the world is set to open by 2026 – with it’s own sand and seawater. The sky-high beach will be part of the Manta Bay resort on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al-Khaimah. 6 The world’s tallest rooftop beach is set to open by 2026Credit: Handout 6 The new rooftop … Read more
The student protests in the US against Israel have morphed into a sort of “youth rebellion.” A significant portion of the participants are unclear about the exact reasons they are demonstrating. However, they are driven by a highly organized group with clearly defined and sharp goals. The disgraceful success of the despicable protests against … Read more
Iran is seeking greater influence, via trade and weapons exports, in Africa, two new reports claim. The assertion, at the UAE-based Al-Ain media, describes how Iran is “is expanding its footprint in Africa, offering a recipe for weapons, trade partnerships and chaos to enhance its influence on the African continent.” It is using the … Read more
Microsoft will invest US$1.5 billion in the United Arab Emirates’ top artificial intelligence firm, G42, after the Abu Dhabi-based company worked out an unusual deal with the US government to end any cooperation with China. The agreement follows behind-the-scenes negotiations between the US government and the Middle Eastern firm, in which G42 agreed to divest … Read more
The United Arab Emirates has sent a convoy of aid via land that has brought 370 tonnes of aid to northern Gaza. UAE state media, Emirates News Agency (WAM,) reported that “the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the arrival of the first UAE aid convoy, comprising 17 trucks, bound for … Read more
