Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq al-Said issued on Monday three royal decrees that restructures the Defense and National Security Councils. The Sultan had recently introduced a number of amendments th ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan ballads, Okinawa folk, Ugandan hymns … the album rewriting global music history
Excavated Shellac rejects the western canon of pop, rock, jazz, classical and more to champion 78rpm gems from overlooked corners of the world – ‘an alternate universe’, according to the man behind it ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan’s largest flow of tourists falls on Kyrgyzstan
President Aliyev receives French Minister of State attached to Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs (PHOTO) Politics 14:38 ... ( read original story ...)
Tajik Leader Says Country Has No Virus But Urges Precautions
Tajikistan's authoritarian leader Emomali Rakhmon said Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic had ended in his impoverished Central Asian country but warned citizens to remain vigilant. ( read original story ...)
President Declares Tajikistan Coronavirus-Free Despite Ministry Claims
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has declared the country coronavirus-free, claiming there have been no new cases this month. ( read original story ...)
UAE hotels suffer their worst year on record as coronavirus bites
Hotels in the UAE suffered their worst year on record as the coronavirus pandemic played havoc with the country's tourism industry, new figures have confirmed. Industry analysts STR has revealed the ... ( read original story ...)
UAE: Convicted child molester’s life sentence annulled for lack of evidence
The Ras Al Khaimah Court of Appeal has annulled a life sentence ruled against an Arab man, who was convicted by the lower court of molesting and abusing a child, for lack of evidence. However, the ... ( read original story ...)
UAE- ADFD finances 90 renewable energy projects worth Dh4.7b over a decade
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has been supporting the country's effort towards driving energy transition at home and around the world by financing innovative renewable-energy projects. These ... ( read original story ...)
‘Spread Love, Not Rona’- UAE Restaurants Offer Special Discounts For Covid-Vaccinated Individuals
Coronavirus cases saw a sudden spike in UAE after New Year's eve. Just yesterday, more than 3,500 cases were reported in the Emirates. Now, as some vaccines are freely available, initiatives are being ... ( read original story ...)
27 inmates accept Islam in UAE prison in 2020
Touched by the teachings of Islam and by the kind and humanitarian treatment they received, 27 inmates of different nationalities, accepted Islam at the Ras Al Khaimah prison in 2020. The fresh ... ( read original story ...)