Middle East Region

Experience the rich flavours, artistry, and culture of Russia in the heart of the UAE   The UAE capital is set to welcome the “Made in Russia” Festival & Fair, taking place from 21 to 25 February 2025 at Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Organised in collaboration with the Russian Export Center, this…

European Council President Antonio Costa (right) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (centre) confer with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he arrives at the Special European Council to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defence at the EU headquarters in Brussels yesterday. (AFP) European leaders yesterday backed plans to spend more on…

Dubai International (DXB) will welcome more than 2.5 million guests between 20 and 28 February, averaging 280,000 daily and peaking at over 295,000 on Saturday, 22 February. A mix of global events and school holidays across key markets will make this one of DXB’s busiest travel periods. Guests are urged to use Dubai Metro to…

Iraq announced Thursday that it will host the Arab Summit on May 17.Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said while chairing the 12th meeting dedicated to preparing for the Arab Summit in Baghdad, that May 17 will be the official date for the Arab Summit in Baghdad.According to a statement issued by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry,…

Bank of Singapore successfully concluded the CIO Summit, held in Dubai, where its leadership and expert panelists explored key investment themes, their implications on global investment, and strategies for success. During the summit, the Bank unveiled its highly anticipated “2025 Supertrends Report,” a refreshed outlook building upon the insights of the 2024 edition. This latest…

Australian authorities today ordered thousands of residents in the east of the country to evacuate their homes, before tropical cyclone “Alfred” makes landfall tomorrow, Saturday.The slow progress of the cyclone towards the coast has raised concerns that it could bring heavy rain for a prolonged period, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology said in a statement.The…

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched a new API solution, providing third parties with access to real-time real estate data, marking a significant step in enhancing market transparency and digital transformation. This initiative strengthens Dubai’s position as a global technology hub and aligns with both the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 and Dubai…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaking during a meeting with Iranian government officials in Tehran yesterday. (AFP) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei yesterday slammed what he described as bullying tactics a day after US President Donald Trump threatened military action.“Some bully governments — I really don’t know of any more appropriate term for…

default First report in six-part Future of Finance series highlights emerging trends, shifting capital flows and high-growth opportunities in the global financial landscape Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, in collaboration with its research partner Asia House, reveals the key drivers…

French police stopped train traffic from Gare du Nord station in the capital Paris today, after finding a bomb left over from World War II.The French railway company SNCF said in a statement that the bomb was found in the Saint-Denis area, in the middle of the railway.Train traffic has come to a complete halt…