On Tuesday, in a significant development Afghanistan’s Taliban Administration said, it will sign an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to share responsibility for operating airports in the country. The announcement was made on Twitter by Taliban leader Mullah… Read More ›
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International banks in UAE adopt Mon-Fri work week
In a significant development, international banks in the UAE, including Deutsche Bank AG, Societe Generale SA, JPMorgan Chase & Co, are changing their work days from Monday to Friday. The move aligns working hours of international banks with those of most… Read More ›
Russia showcases Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate as cost effective alternative to US F-35 at Dubai Airshow
Even as the United Arab Emirates is set to purchase US F-35 fighter jets, Russia is showing off the prototype of its latest fifth-generation fighter plane at the Dubai Airshow. Unveiled in July, the showcasing of the Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate… Read More ›
EIG Global Energy Partners led consortium acquires 49% stake in Aramco’s pipeline business for $12.4 billion
In a statement U.S.-based EIG Global Energy Partners said, a consortium led by it has closed a deal to acquire a 49% stake in Saudi oil giant Aramco’s pipelines business for $12.4 billion. The co-investment process for the deal attracted… Read More ›
Digital payment giant Stripe expands into Middle East, opens office in Dubai
On Tuesday, digital payments giant Stripe announced the opening of an office in Dubai, marking its first expansion into the Middle East region. Founded in 2010 by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison, Stripe is used by more than 50… Read More ›
Dubai begins inoculating citizens with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Dubai will begin inoculating people with the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from Wednesday, said the emirate’s government in a statement. The development marks Dubai joining Saudi Arabia, which was the first Arab country to begin inoculating people with the… Read More ›
Flydubai eyes direct flights between Dubai & Tel Aviv from Nov. 26
On Wednesday, in a statement United Arab Emirates airline flydubai stated, it will soon start two direct fights between Dubai and Tel Aviv. The development comes in the wake of the UAE establishing historically important formal ties with Israel, including… Read More ›
Chevron’s Middleastern pivot central to its energy strategy
In a significant development, U.S. oil giant Chevron Corp is staking its natural gas future on the Middle East, a typically volatile region where energy majors have long tread warily. Chevron’s CEO Michael Wirth’s Middle Eastern pivot underpins a bet that… Read More ›
First ever visit by UAE delegation led by economy minister to normalise relations with Israell
On Tuesday, following a U.S. brokered agreement, the first ever official delegation from the United Arab Emirates left for Israel with the two countries looking to broaden ties and normalise relations. According to Israeli officials, the visit will be largely… Read More ›
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to lead U.S. delegation to Israel, UAE and Bahrain
In a statement the U.S. Treasury Department said, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will lead a U.S. delegation to Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on October 17 to 20. The visit comes in the wake of the UAE and… Read More ›