If actions speak louder than words, then it appears Qatar may actually be planning on investing in Newsmax, the conservative news outlet linked with United States President Donald Trump. Part of the reasons may be the meeting between Trump and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the positive reception of Newsmax from […]
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UAE, India Push To Streamline Worker Certification In New Mechanism
Indians who wish to work in the United Arab Emirates may now expect a better, much streamlined mechanism of getting proper training and certification for them to work in the UAE. This new initiative would hopefully help solve the apparent mismatch of qualifications of workers from India with requirements not recognized by authorities in the […]
Yemen Launches 1st Oral Cholera Vaccination Push With WHO, Global Support
Yemen will finally launch its first oral cholera vaccination campaign, thanks to the assistance of global agencies including the World Health Organization. The campaign will hopefully push for millions of people in the region to receive cholera vaccine despite being in a war-torn nation. If successful, the vaccination campaign can push to save more lives […]
Princess Sheikha Latifa: The International Mystery Of The Failed Emirates Escape
Dubai is at the cusp of an international espionage thriller of epic proportions – just what is the mystery behind a Frenchman in Luxembourg, Indian soldiers seizing a yacht, and the supposed escape of a detained Emirate princess? The espionage thriller starts when human rights activists have become increasingly worried about the safety of Shiekha […]
Palestinians Disapprove Bahrain, UAE Presence In Israeli Cycle Race
Palestenians were not particularly pleased when they discovered teams from Bahrain and United Arab Emirates seem to be taking part of the prominent Giro d’Italia cycle race to take place in Israel this year. They added this “undermined” hopes for Arab solidarity, especially since it may have just broken some political expectations. According to Reuters, […]
3M Brits Expected To Boost Turkey Tourism In 2018
2018 is shaping up to be a good year for Turkey and its tourism, especially now that numbers appear to point towards at least three (3) million Brits expected to arrive in the country for various reasons. It’s also pegged to reach “record numbers,” which can provide a great boost for the country’s economy. This […]
Shoe Dessert: Abe-Netanyahu Dinner Gains Global Acclaim With ‘Offensive’ Dessert
Every nation has a creative spin on any one of its dishes, and celebrity chefs sometimes gain worldwide acclaim – or in this case infamy – when making quite the weird take on meals. Such was the case of the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie at the residence of […]
Facebook Page Becomes New Bridge For Iraq, Israel
A new Facebook page organized and managed by the Israeli Foreign Ministry has garnered the most followers among all of the ministry’s pages in various languages. The page’s goal? Providing a Facebook page for Iraqi citizens – yes, as in Iraq that, for all intents and purposes, is still “formally” in a war with Israel. […]
Sheikh Zayed Hologram Stuns With ‘Realistic’ Rendition Of Popular Speech
The Middle East is home to a slate of massive technological and cultural wonders, with a rich history to date. This year the region, Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, has achieved another feat yet again: immortalizing a public figure. While humanity is still a long way to go to eternal life, a presentation from […]
Socotra: Beautiful Island, Strategic Piece Of A Power Struggle
Anyone who has been to the Socotra Archipelago will appreciate its beauty and splendor, especially now after being declared a UNESCO World Heritage site back in 2008. The islands, located just off Somalia’s coast, boasts exotic trees, white sandy beaches, and a unique habitat – quite an experience to imagine for anyone wanting a refreshing […]