Texas Woman Tierra Allen, Known as “Sassy Trucker” on Social Media, Stuck in Dubai Following Arrest for Alleged Disturbance

A Houston woman is currently stuck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after being briefly detained for “shouting” during an argument with a car rental company in Dubai. Tierra Young Allen, a social media influencer known as the Sassy Trucker, was arrested in May following a confrontation with a male employee who was trying to …

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Preparing for the Post-Oil, Electric Vehicle Era: The Mideast’s Initiatives

U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group has announced plans to establish its first international factory in Saudi Arabia. This move comes as a surprise to some investors, considering BlackRock’s focus on investing in a low-carbon future. However, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has justified this decision by praising the Saudi Aramco CEO’s understanding of the global …

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Scammer received an 8-year prison sentence for fraudulent crypto scheme

Overlooking the picturesque waterfront of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, you’ll find a skyline dotted with residential skyscrapers and luxurious villas. This captivating image captures the essence of an urban oasis, depicting the allure of the city’s architectural marvels. Christopher Pike | Bloomberg | Getty Images In a remarkable case of international fraud, …

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Chinese venture capitalists seek funding from the Middle East in U.S. dollar currency

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud (C-R) and Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Hu Chunhua attend 10th Arab-China Business Conference in Riyadh, on June 11, 2023. Fayez Nureldine | Afp | Getty Images China’s venture capitalists are diversifying their investor base, moving away from reliance on U.S. investors and …

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