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
Spanning over 300 members from 57 countries including its global members, advisories, and brand ambassadors, the Abrahamic Business Circle was established following the signing of the “Abraham Accords” in September 2020. This private sector-oriented club, whose members are entrepreneurs and businesspeople in the fields of venture capital, investment fund, biotech, fintech, technology, real estate, … Read more
The Iranian regime has always been critical of foreign military presence in the Gulf region and speaks of the importance of regional cooperation as the only fundamental guarantee – from its point of view – of achieving stability. This discourse may be realistic and logical in theory, but it collapses at the first comparison … Read more
A senior official from the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah has made a landmark trip to the United Arab Emirates to facilitate the release of more than a dozen Lebanese nationals detained there, four sources close to Hezbollah told Reuters. The visit at the invitation of the UAE could signal a significant shift away from … Read more
NEW DELHI: Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery at the Abraq archaeological site in the Umm Al Quwain region of UAE. According to Reuters, three golden coins, estimated to be 2,000 years old, have been found at this ancient site of Tell Abraq. The site dating back to 2500 BC, is considered one of the … Read more
Muslims in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE will commence Ramadan on Monday, officials have announced in the three countries. In Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad, authorities announced that Ramadan will start on Monday after the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday. Following the announcement by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar also … Read more
