Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Masdar City to allow companies operating within its free zones to own land and property in Dubai under the freehold ownership ... ( read original story ...)
Did Thai soldiers seize Preah Vihear Temple? Thailand-Cambodia conflict could be ‘moving towards war’
The reports that Thai soldiers “secured the perimeter of the temple” added to the tensions between the two countries ... ( read original story ...)
Kalkudah, Sri Lanka: Beauty and the beach
THE STORY OF SRI LANKA’S Kalkudah Beach House begins as almost all home-buying stories do: with someone falling in love with a place and imagining a forever life in it. Read more at The Business Times ... ( read original story ...)
Houthi arms dealers use Zuckerberg’s Meta, Elon Musk’s X to sell US guns: Report
A new report has revealed that arms dealers linked to Yemen’s Houthi rebels are openly using social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta’s WhatsApp to traffic weapons, some labeled as ... ( read original story ...)
The fertile Silk Road valley few travellers know
In recent years, Uzbekistan has embarked on an ambitious nationwide tourism boom transforming much of the country. But its beating heart is in a stunning and largely secluded valley. ( read original story ...)
DOJ, Victim Fight Over Iran Property | Law.com
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will hear argument in a case testing the scope of a federal law that expanded the rights of plaintiffs to go after foreign property in the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s economy grows by 2.7% in FY2024-25 amid declining inflation: ADB
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy recorded a growth rate of 2.7% during the fiscal year 2024–25, exceeding earlier projections, according to the latest report issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), ... ( read original story ...)
India’s recent trade deals with UAE, Switzerland, and now UK marks policy shift: GTRI
India's recent trade deals with UAE, Switzerland, and now with United Kingdom marks a significant shift in its approach to free trade agreements (FTAs) as India is gradually opening up sensitive areas ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia announces $6.4 billion in Syria investments
DAMASCUS, July 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia announced $6.4 billion of investments in Syria on Thursday, reflecting the kingdom's deepening ties with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government as it seeks to rebuild Syria after a 14-year civil war.
Iraq PM inaugurates gas projects that aid plan to stop flaring
A dry gas unit at the Basra Gas Liquefaction Plant will add 170mln standard cubic feet per day of gas and 1,000 metric tons per day of LPG ...