The first batch of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine landed in Singapore on Monday, The Straits Times reported ... ( read original story ...)
UAE rolls out free Chinese vaccines to all citizens and residents
The United Arab Emirates is offering free Covid-19 vaccinations to all citizens and residents as it pushes ahead in the global race to achieve nationwide immunity against the coronavirus. A vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Says Gulf Political Climate Supports Ending Qatar Conflict
The United Arab Emirates said there is support for mending the standoff with Qatar, but the media there is “undermining” that effort. The political and social climate in the Arabian Gulf looks toward ... ( read original story ...)
When it all changed: Inside the UAE Tour COVID outbreak
As 2020 comes to an end, we've all been reminiscing on a very unusual year in cycling. For me, the season began with a trip to cover the UAE Tour. It's a ... ( read original story ...)
UAE’s Real Estate focused Fintech Stake to Allow Investors to Begin Investing with Only 2,000 Dirhams
A Dubai-based real estate-focused Fintech firm is planning to offer local investors an opportunity to invest in the property market with as little as 2,000 AED (appr. $544). UAE-h ... ( read original story ...)
Brutal war between Azerbaijan, Armenia makes peace a hard bargain
Karabakh region in a short-lived and brutal war with Azerbaijan. But while Armenian forces have handed these territories back to Azerbaijan it may be a long time before civilians return to them safely ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka coach Arthur relishing Boucher battle in South Africa series
Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur is looking forward to slugging it out with his South African counterpart Mark Boucher when the teams start a two-test series in Pretoria on Boxing Day, hailing the former ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates Sri Lanka’s high child poverty rate
A UNICEF report reveals that most Sri Lankan families do not have adequate incomes and confront many hardships in raising their children. ( read original story ...)
Protesters burn PM’s effigy as Nepal’s political crisis deepens
A political crisis in Nepal deepened as the prime minister defended his decision to dissolve parliament and opposition supporters burnt his effigy.After weeks of infighting in his ruling party, KP ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia buys AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines, seeks more from China, Russia
Malaysia has signed a deal to procure 6.4 million doses of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine, and is in final talks with Chinese and Russian manufacturers to secure more, Prime Minister Muhyiddin ... ( read original story ...)