Painful wait in Saudi for family of detained Syrian chess champion
As Syrians pour out of prisons that Bashar al-Assad used to cement his grip on power, the Saudi-based family of one detainee is desperate for any news, even if it confirms their worst fears. Rania al-Abassi, a Syrian dentist and former national chess champion, disappeared into Assad’s lethal network of detention facilities in 2013 along […]
US tells Syria new leader that reward for his arrest dropped
A senior US diplomat told Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday that Washington was scrapping a reward for his arrest as she welcomed ‘positive messages’ from their talks, including a promise to fight terrorism.Barbara Leaf, the top US diplomat for the Middle East, said she told Sharaa of the ‘critical need to ensure terrorist […]
Qatar welcomes UN resolution referring UNRWA ban to ICJ
Qatar has welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly requesting the International Court of Justice to issue a legal advisory opinion on the accusations by Israeli occupation authorities against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) of terrorism, and their decisions to ban the […]
New Year Holiday Dates Confirmed for UAE Federal Employees
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MoHRE declares 1 January 2025 as paid holiday for private sector employees
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Mohammed bin Rashid issues Law establishing Al Maktoum Archives
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Extraordinary Line-Up of Only-in-Dubai Experiences Keeps DSF’s Third Week Dazzling!
Third week of DSF brings a festive wonderland to life with must-visit attractions including themed plays, spectacular More…
RTA reduces fare for Bus-On-Demand Service in Business Bay to AED 2
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reducing the fare for the Dubai Bus On-Demand service, effective today, More…
Qatar welcomes UNGA resolution referring Israeli ban of UNRWA to ICJ
The State of Qatar welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly requesting the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue a legal advisory opinion on the accusations by Israeli occupation authorities against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) of terrorism, and […]
OIC welcomes UN General Assembly’s decision regarding UNRWA
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's decision to request an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel's obligations concerning the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organizations and third states.In a statement, the OIC stressed that all measures and plans enacted by […]