Martina Strong, U.S. Amabassador to the United Arab Emirates, asserts that the U.S. is unequivocally the most influential foreign policy player in the Middle East. Strong’s statement comes approximately one year after President Joe Biden threatened “consequences” for Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut oil production against the wishes of the United States and its allies. …
Footage and eyewitness accounts have revealed horrific scenes from the storm-ravaged town of Derna in Libya. Morgues are overflowing, mass burials are taking place, and rescuers are desperately searching for bodies. The destruction caused by Storm Daniel includes the collapse of two dams, resulting in the erasure of entire neighborhoods and the displacement of thousands. …
Iran and Saudi Arabia, along with four other countries, have been announced as new members of the BRICS economic bloc, joining Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This expansion is expected to bring more attention to Beijing’s political influence in the Persian Gulf. The United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia are also set …
According to David Lesperance, a tax expert specializing in advising wealthy expats, many British expats who have moved to Dubai are not aware of the inheritance tax issue. Lesperance has spoken to dozens of expats who were not informed in advance of this concern. He explains that if an expat residing in Dubai passes away, …
In recent weeks, there has been speculation about a potential deal to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, which has generated excitement among Israeli and American officials. This kind of agreement has the potential to be a significant diplomatic success. The security of both Israel and the Arabian Peninsula has long been considered a …
The Media and Communications Commission of Iraq has issued a directive instructing all media and social media platforms in the country to avoid using the terms “homosexual” or “homosexuality” and instead use the term “sexual deviancy.” The commission stated that this decision aims to protect societal values and maintain public order, as the terms “homosexuality, …
A Houston woman has been allowed to depart from the United Arab Emirates and is now en route back to the United States. Tierra Allen, a social media influencer known as “Sassy Trucker,” was stuck in Dubai for months after being arrested for “shouting” during a public argument with a car rental company. To secure …
Iraq’s prime minister has launched an investigation into an incident where a bear escaped from its crate on an Iraqi aircraft at Dubai airport. Passengers were left frustrated by the delay, while the incident caused a buzz on social media. Iraqi Airways denied responsibility for the bear’s escape and stated that their crew collaborated with …
Recent analysis reveals that Russia is obtaining Western microchips and semiconductors through intermediaries like China to power its military arsenal. In 2022, Russia imported $2.5 billion worth of semiconductor technologies, a significant increase from $1.8 billion in 2021. These advanced technologies, including semiconductors and microchips, are crucial for modern warfare and are used to power …
Smoke billows from an unauthorized steel factory, foreground, on November 4, 2016 in Inner Mongolia, China. To meet China’s targets to slash emissions of carbon dioxide, authorities are pushing to shut down privately owned steel, coal, and other high-polluting factories scattered across rural areas. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) Developing nations will require more than …