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United Arab Emirates opens world’s longest zip line
Middle East
February 1, 2018
United Arab Emirates opens world’s longest zip line
The United Arab Emirates claimed a record on Thursday with the opening of the world’s longest zip line, measuring 2.83…
Yemeni president calls for ceasefire in Aden
Middle East
January 29, 2018
Yemeni president calls for ceasefire in Aden
The embattled government of Yemen said on Sunday that separatists from the country’s south were trying to launch a coup…
50 Turkish, Qatari investors to participate in Egypt Investment Forum
Business
January 23, 2018
50 Turkish, Qatari investors to participate in Egypt Investment Forum
The Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) said Monday that a delegation of 50 investors from Turkey and Qatar…
Reports on Giza Pyramids administration to be transferred to Emirati company ‘rumor’: official
Egypt
January 16, 2018
Reports on Giza Pyramids administration to be transferred to Emirati company ‘rumor’: official
News reports alleging that the Egyptian government will transfer the administration of the Giza Pyramids to an Emirati company for…
UAE says Qatari fighter jets intercepted civilian flight
Middle East
January 15, 2018
UAE says Qatari fighter jets intercepted civilian flight
The United Arab Emirates said on Monday that Qatari fighter jets intercepted an Emirati civilian aircraft during a routine flight…
Saudi Arabia, UAE introduce VAT in push to boost revenue
Middle East
January 2, 2018
Saudi Arabia, UAE introduce VAT in push to boost revenue
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates welcomed the new year on Monday with a series of measures aimed at…
A year of historic change in Saudi Arabia, with more to come
Middle East
December 29, 2017
A year of historic change in Saudi Arabia, with more to come
Saudi Arabia in 2017 laid the groundwork for momentous change next year, defying its conservative reputation for slow, cautious reforms…
Tax-free no more: Saudi Arabia, UAE to roll out VAT in 2018
Middle East
December 28, 2017
Tax-free no more: Saudi Arabia, UAE to roll out VAT in 2018
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which have long lured foreign workers with the promise of a tax-free lifestyle,…
Tax-free no more: Saudi Arabia, UAE to roll out VAT in 2018
Middle East
December 27, 2017
Tax-free no more: Saudi Arabia, UAE to roll out VAT in 2018
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which have long lured foreign workers with the promise of a tax-free lifestyle,…
Tunisia working with UAE on terrorist threat from female jihadist returnees
Middle East
December 26, 2017
Tunisia working with UAE on terrorist threat from female jihadist returnees
The UAE, which angered Tunisia by banning Tunisian women from its passenger flights, has intelligence that female jihadists returning from…