UAE Says It Suspects Fuel Trucks Hit By Drones, Yemeni Houthis Claim Attack
DUBAI – Three fuel trucks exploded and a fire broke out near Abu Dhabi airport on Monday in what Yemen’s Iran – aligned Houthi group said was an attack deep inside the United Arab Emirates. The Houthi movement, which is battling a Saudi – led coalition that includes the UAE, has frequently launched cross – … More UAE Says It Suspects Fuel Trucks Hit By Drones, Yemeni Houthis Claim Attack
Saudi Energy Minister Says It’s US Prerogative To Draw On Strategic Reserves
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman said on Monday it is the prerogative of the U.S. government to release supply from the strategic petroleum reserves.
Al Ain Film Festival Celebrates Young Talents
Paris, France – The fourth edition of Al Ain Film Festival, scheduled between January 23 and 27 is set to screen 32 short films. The partaking films are distributed on three categories: Falcon Emirati Film, Falcon Student Films, and Falcon Resident Films, in addition to a primary contest, the Falcon Gulf Feature Film in which participate … More Al Ain Film Festival Celebrates Young Talents
Saudi National Bank Gets $750 Million Via Debut ‘Sustainable’ Sukuk
Paris, France – Saudi National Bank, the kingdom’s largest lender that is 50.4% indirectly owned by the government, sold $750 million in debut ‘sustainable’ sukuk on Wednesday after demand topped $3.2 billion, a bank document showed. The five- year Islamic bonds launched at 85 basis points (bps) over U.S. Treasuries (UST), tightened from initial price guidance … More Saudi National Bank Gets $750 Million Via Debut ‘Sustainable’ Sukuk
Qatar, Saudi Arabia Halt WTO Efforts To Resolve Piracy Broadcast Dispute
PARIS, France – Qatar and Saudi Arabia have halted efforts at the World Trade Organization to resolve a dispute over the alleged piracy of content produced by Doha – owned sports and entertainment channel beIN. The two countries notified the WTO they were ‘mutually’ suspending their remaining requests before its dispute resolution body, notices published by … More Qatar, Saudi Arabia Halt WTO Efforts To Resolve Piracy Broadcast Dispute
Saudi Arabia Celebrates ‘Year Of Saudi Coffee’ At Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI – Saudi Arabia’ initiative designating 2022 as ‘Year of Saudi Coffee’ spilled over at its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai with an information campaign emphasizing the importance of celebrating one of the Kingdom’s main elements of culture and folklore. A short film discussed the importance and status of coffee in Saudi society, with its different … More Saudi Arabia Celebrates ‘Year Of Saudi Coffee’ At Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai Ruler Most Provide 554 Million Pounds To Settle UK Custody Case
LONDON – – Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al – Maktoum, has been ordered by the High Court in London to provide a British record of more than 554 million pounds ($773 million) to settle a custody battle with his ex – wife over their two children. The bulk of the massive award to … More Dubai Ruler Most Provide 554 Million Pounds To Settle UK Custody Case
- Saudi Arabia To Host LEAP Tech Conference To Address Future Challenges
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia will host the global technology conference LEAP on Feb.1 to 3 in Riyadh to address future challenges, as it consolidates its digital regional and global leadership. Targeting the attendance of 40,000 local and international visitors, the conference will involve over 350 speakers from 80 countries, as well as 700 … More Saudi Arabia To Host LEAP Tech Conference To Address Future Challenges - U.S. Citizens In UAE Warned To Maintain Security Awareness – Embassy Website
DUBAI – The U.S. Embassy and Consultate in the United Arab Emirates advised its citizens in the country to ‘maintain a high level of security awareness’ in a statement on Monday, following reports of a possible missile attack and accompanying missile defence activity over Abu Dhabi earlier in the morning. Such Statement are rare, for … More U.S. Citizens In UAE Warned To Maintain Security Awareness – Embassy Website - UAE Intercepts Houthi Attack, Saudi Arabia Reports Two Injured By Fallen Missile
PARIS, France – The United Arab Emirates intercepted and destroyed two Houthi ballistic missiles targeting the Gulf country on Monday with no causalities, its defence ministry said, following a deadly attack a week earlier. Fore more than six years, Yemen’s Houthis have been battling a Saudi – led coalition that includes the UAE, repeatedly carrying … More UAE Intercepts Houthi Attack, Saudi Arabia Reports Two Injured By Fallen Missile - Saudi – Led Coalition Says Houthi Missile Fell In Industrial Zone
PARIS, France – The Saudi – led coalition fighting in Yemen said a ballistic missile fired by the Iran – aligned Houthi movement had fallen in a southern industrial zone, state media reported on Sunday. A resident sustained minor injuries in the attack, according to the official Saudi Press Agency, which added that it was … More Saudi – Led Coalition Says Houthi Missile Fell In Industrial Zone - UAE Grounds Most Private Drones For A Month After Houthi Attack
PARIS, France – The United Arab Emirates has grounded most private drones and light sports aircraft used for recreational purposes for a month starting Saturday, the Interior Ministry said, following a deadly attack his week by Yemen’s Houthis on the Gulf country. The UAE has said that the Iran – aligned Houthi movement used cruise … More UAE Grounds Most Private Drones For A Month After Houthi Attack - FDA Expands Use Of Remdesivir To Patients With High Risk Of Hospitalization
PARIS, France – The U.S. health regulator on Friday expanded its approval for the use of Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug remdesivir to treat non – hospitalized patients 12 years and older for the treatment of mild – to – moderate COVID -19 disease with high risk of hospitalization. Previously, the use of Veklury was limited … More FDA Expands Use Of Remdesivir To Patients With High Risk Of Hospitalization - U.N. Chief Condemns Deadly Saudi – Led Coalition Strike In Yemen
PARIS, France – United Nations Secretary – General Antonio Guterres condemned air strikes by a Saudi – led coalition in Yemen on Friday that reportedly killed at least 60 people in detention center in the Houthi – held Saada province. A Reuters witness said several people, including African migrants, died in the attack. Guterres’ spokesman, … More U.N. Chief Condemns Deadly Saudi – Led Coalition Strike In Yemen - U.S Calls For De – Escalation Of Saudi – Houthi Conflict In Yemen
WASHINGTON – There needs to be a de – escalation in the conflict between a Saudi – led military coalition and the Iran – aligned Houthi group in Yemen, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday following air strikes that killed scores of people. ‘The escalation in fighting only exacerbates a dire humanitarian … More U.S Calls For De – Escalation Of Saudi – Houthi Conflict In Yemen - U.S. Commits To Helping Saudi Arabia, Gulf Partners Defend Against Threats From Yemen
The U.S. reiterated its commitment to helping Saudi Arabia and its Gulf partners defend themselves against threats from Yemen and other places in the region, the State Department said after a call between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Prince Faisal bin Farhan. ‘Secretary Blinken reiterated the U.S. commitment to help Gulf partners improve their … More U.S. Commits To Helping Saudi Arabia, Gulf Partners Defend Against Threats From Yemen - Lebanese Museum Returns Artefacts From Syria’s Ancient City Of Palmyra
BEIRUT – Five Roman artefacts from the ancient city of Palmyra, a site damaged during Syria’s decade – long conflict, were returned to Damascus on Thursday by a private Lebanese museum where they had been on display since 2018. The limestone statues and carved funerary stones dating from the Roman second and third centuries AD … More Lebanese Museum Returns Artefacts From Syria’s Ancient City Of Palmyra - Top Diplomats For U.S., Russia Meet In Geneva On Soaring Ukraine Tensions
GENEVA – The top diplomats of Russia and the United States were to meet in Switzerland on Friday to discuss soaring tensions over Ukraine after a flurry of meetings between officials on both sides in the last week produced no breakthroughs. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Geneva for talks with Russian Foreign … More Top Diplomats For U.S., Russia Meet In Geneva On Soaring Ukraine Tensions
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