Exclusive

Publication

Byline

UAE sets minimum excise price for e-cigarette liquids

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 6 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Finance has introduced a minimum excise price for liquids used in electronic smoking devices and tools, with the new measure taking effe... Read More


Burger King worker fired over 'Free Palestine' remark

Hyderabad, Aug. 6 -- A Burger King employee in the United States has been dismissed after telling an Israeli customer "Free Palestine" during a food order, an incident that has sparked widespread deba... Read More


Saudi Arabia launches umbrella challenge for pilgrims

Makkah, Aug. 6 -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened a challenge inviting innovators, designers, developers and specialised companies to develop innovative personal umbrellas that im... Read More


Pakistan, Iran reaffirm USD 10 bn trade goal, advance FTA

Islamabad, Aug. 6 -- Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to raising bilateral trade to USD 10 billion annually after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and agreeing to accelera... Read More


Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate despite AIPAC spending

Michigan, Aug. 6 -- Egyptian-American physician and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed on Wednesday, August 5, won the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan, defeating four-ter... Read More


Desi Bling star denies reports of UAE asset freeze

Hyderabad, Aug. 5 -- Dubai-based Indian-origin businessman and Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal has said that no competent enforcement or regulatory authority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued... Read More


Telangana's Vishnu Vardhan Reddy named India's Dubai Consul General

Hyderabad, Aug. 5 -- Telangana's Dr Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy has been appointed as the Consul General of India in Dubai, becoming the first person from the state to head the Indian Consulate in the... Read More


'We don't hire Muslims' claim in Dubai job sparks backlash

Hyderabad, Aug. 5 -- A social media post claiming that a recruiter refused to consider a Muslim candidate for a Dubai-based job has sparked widespread backlash online, with users condemning the purpor... Read More


Makkah, Madinah rank among world's top visitor cities

Hyderabad, Aug. 5 -- Saudi Arabia's Pilgrim Experience Program (PEP) has highlighted major gains in pilgrim services and global tourism rankings, with Makkah and Madinah securing places among the worl... Read More


Dubai's Jebel Ali hit by seven explosions in 20 minutes: Reports

Dubai, Aug. 5 -- Multiple explosions rocked Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial zone and port early on Wednesday, August 5, with the cause of the incident remaining unclear. Iran's Mehr News Agency, citing E... Read More