Dear Rouhani, actions speak louder than words
Iran’s disruptive activities in the region have forced Arab leaders to sound the alarm bell....
Country In Depth - UAE
United Arab Emirates
- Capital:Abu Dhabi
- Population:9.446 million (World Bank, 2014)
- Languages:Arabic (Official), English, Hindi, Urdu
- Head of State:President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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April 20, 1993: Tourism expo opens in Dubai
Today in History: April 20, 1993: First tourism expo opens in Dubai....
April 19, 1993: Mass suicide in US
The besieged cult headquarters of religious fanatic David Koresh exploded in flames set by his own followers....
Incentivising the economy will spur UAE growth
Government moves to cut cost of doing business and facilitate investment will help stabilise momentum....
Fight against cervical cancer picks up momentum
Countries in the Middle East should follow the example of the UAE, Libya and Australia to eliminate Human Papillomavirus....
Myanmar plays fast and loose with truth
Repatriation scheme for Rohingya refugees is a shameful sham perpetrated by criminal conspirators....
Should you marry if you wish to live long?
Psychologists say married people live longer and are happier, but then they could have been paid off by wedding planners....
Jerusalem remains in the heart of Arabs
Dhahran Summit condemns Iran’s relentless push to expand its influence in the region....
Opening more doors to even more visitors
Cabinet proposal to grant visas to transit passengers will immediately boost tourist spending....
April 17 1993 —Turkish president Ozal dies
Ozal died at Ankara’s Hacettepe University Hospital after being taken ill in bed a few hours earlier....
Stimulus plan will lift business confidence
A robust package can revitalise job creation and demand growth, while improved retail credit growth could boost demand....
VAT reclamation good for all stakeholders
FTA also needs to be sure that no one takes advantage of the system to avoid paying what is due....
Arabs to discuss multiple challenges
Iranian meddling will top Dammam summit talks, but Syria and Palestine also warrant attention....
America must aid Saudi role in Yemen
In the absence of American support, a security vacuum will leave the country more vulnerable to terrorist organisations, Iran and Russia....
Al Houthis have no interest in peace
Repeated missile attacks are provocative, and the rebels and Tehran will be held to account....
April 13, 2003: Hungarians vote to join EU
Today in History: April 13, 2003: Hungarians vote to join European Union....
Gender equality is a cherished value
Draft UAE legislation enshrines in law the principle that both men and women are equals....
April 12, 1983: Chicago elects black mayor
Washington gained the overwhelming support of the black community and substantial backing of Hispanics and white liberals....
An important mission for Mohammad Bin Salman
Saudi Arabia is a nation forging a bold future, one that is better understood now in US, UK and France....
UAE has always brought solace
Helping others has been a fundamental tenet of this nation and is a testament to Zayed....