Despite controversies, the futuristic city state remains a top priority for MBS.
Germany urges restraint after killing of Iranian scientist
'Preserve the scope for talks with Iran so that the dispute can be resolved through negotiations'
ADB approves $300 mn policy-based loan to cash-strapped Pakistan
Pakistan has been facing the dilemma of rise and fall in the export growth showing underperformance of its export industry.
MBR solar park to power 320,000 Dubai homes
Fourth phase will reduce 1.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions a year.
Iran blames Israel after top nuclear scientist killed in an ambush
Irans foreign minister alleged the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh bore serious indications of an Israeli role
Fitch downgrades Sri Lanka's sovereign credit rating on rising default risk
Sri Lanka relies on tourism and garment exports for foreign exchange reserves. It's been hit hard by the pandemic, which has undercut consumer demand and curtailed almost
Black Friday: Shoppers in US turn up in small numbers amid Covid fears
Retailers overhauled the traditionally busy shopping day that comes the day after Thanksgiving
Fresh rocket attack from Ethiopias Tigray region targets Eritrea, say diplomats
The TPLF has accused Ethiopia of enlisting Eritrean military support, a charge Ethiopia denies.
Israeli minister optimistic about Saudi signing peace deal
On September 15 this year, the UAE and Bahrain signed the US-brokered peace deal, normalising relations with Israel.
Israeli minister optimistic about Saudi Arabia signing peace deal next
On September 15 this year, the UAE and Bahrain signed the US-brokered peace deal, normalising relations with Israel.
Courts ban remembrance events for LTTE cadre on Heroes Day
Families light lamps and remember members in their homes
Covid opened new domains for cooperation: India FM
There are a lot of areas, which have not realised the full potential, Jaishankar said about the UAE-India relations.
KT in Israel: Follow our live coverage
KT journalists are in Israel, feeling the pulse of change the new Abraham Accords have brought in the country.
India, Nepal need each other, says Shringla in Kathmandu
In our region, our South Asia, we are symbolically linked, notes Foreign Secretary
Malaysia secures Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in a first for Southeast Asia
Many Asian countries are not betting on it partly due to tropical heat, remote island communities and a lack of ultra-cold freezers
Cher to visit Pakistan to help worlds loneliest elephant
Hes set to leave for a sanctuary in Cambodia on Sunday.
UK PM Johnson warns of New Year lockdown as he defends new tier system
Different regions in the UK are under different levels of Covid-19 restrictions based on a three tier system.
Amid earlier-than-ever online promotions, Black Friday takes a new shape
Most major retailers closed on Thanksgiving this year in a nod to the stress endured by their workers during a global health pandemic
Meena Plaza demolition creates new world record
The demolition enters Guinness Book of Records as tallest building to be demolished with explosives.
Revealed: What's next after Meena Towers demolition in Abu Dhabi
Plant souk, fish, fruit and vegetable market to be completely overhauled along with designated area being developed as a seafront destinati
Russia agrees to produce Covid vaccine Sputnik V in India
Phase II-III trials are ongoing in India.
Britain asks regulator to assess AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine amid questions
The British government said it has formally asked the country's medicines regulator to assess whether a coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University
UAE National Day: 50% traffic fine discount in Umm Al Quwain
The discount will be effective from December 2 until January 2.
Doubts over Oxford vaccine data risk delaying approval
Aviation bodies seek suspension of airport slot access rules till Oct 2021
Slot rules and their suspension have big ramifications for airline competition and market access for low-cost carriers, which were making ever deeper inroads before the p
UAE reports 1,305 Covid cases, 826 recoveries, 1 death
More than 16 million Covid-19 tests have been carried out in the country so far.
Israel PM welcomes first commercial flight from Dubai
Khaleej Times was onboard the maiden journey on the first commercial service.
Xiaomi, Boat earbuds top India's wireless hearable shipment list, report says
The overall wireless hearables shipment grew over 700% in the quarter compared with the previous year as working and studying from home continued to boost demand, the rep
Holiday turns tragic in UAE as father, daughter drown off beach
Man had jumped into the water to rescue five children.
Sheikh Mohammed opens new FNC session virtually
On the first session's agenda is a review of the FNC statement on the Emirati-Israeli Peace Accord, as well as two public topics.
Were at war with the virus, not each other: Biden in Thanksgiving address
Biden urged fellow Americans to forgo high-risk holiday traditions, as cases of the virus continue to surge in the United States
Trial of leading Saudi womens rights activist transferred to terrorism court
Loujain al-Hathloul is among a dozen other prominent womens rights activists arrested in May 2018.
Curbs hit China supplies for iPhone
Six Pakistan cricketers test positive for Covid in New Zealand
The members have been moved from managed isolation into quarantine.
U.K. judge refuses Johnny Depp permission to appeal libel ruling
The actor is seeking to overturn the judgement
European Union seeks to bypass patents to boost drugs access in crises
The European Commission wants faster procedures during crises to produce generic versions of drugs in EU states without the consent of patent holders
UN release $25 mn for women-led projects fighting gender-based violence
The United Nations humanitarian chief has released 25 million US dollars from its emergency fund to support women-led organisations that prevent and respond to gender-bas
Donald Trump refuses to accept Joe Biden's win as transition proceeds
Trump has claimed anew that he had won the election and uttered repeated falsehoods as he called into an event held by Pennsylvania Republicans to investigate unproven al
Thailand protesters rally against secrecy over royal finances
At least a thousand demonstrators many brandishing the yellow toy ducks that have become a symbol of the movement took to the streets near the headquarters of the Siam
Biden becomes first US presidential candidate to win over 80 million votes
President-elect Biden won more than 80,011,000 votes as of Tuesday, while President Donald Trump had more than 73,800,000 votes.
Thyssenkrupp could open books to Liberty Steel in early Dec: Report
Liberty Steel, headed by metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta, last month unveiled a non-binding indicative offer for Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle reveals she had miscarriage in the summer
Meghan described the experience in an opinion piece in the New York Times on Wednesday
In a global industry expected to reach $800 billion within the next five years, cosmetic legacy brands together with fast-growing celebrity and niche startups have largel
Carrie Lam says restoring 'political system from chaos' is priority
Ms. Lam spent a large part of her address on the need to restore order and protect China's national security
New Zealand soldier faces spying charges
It is the first time somebody from the military has faced such a charge in New Zealand
Pakistan gives U.N. a dossier on India after India submits one on Pakistan
The tit-for-tat moves come ahead of India joining the 15-member council for a two-year term starting January 1, 2021.
Friday prayers in UAE mosques limited to 10 minutes
Mosques will take in 30 per cent of their capacity for the Friday prayers.
Indian origin Narcotics officer goes on trial in Singapore for assaulting a man
Yemen's Houthi militia attack Saudi Aramco facility in Jeddah
Yemen's Houthi militia on Monday announced that it launched a long-range missile towards a large Saudi Aramco oil facility in the city of Jeddah.
Alibaba CEO says China's draft anti-monopoly rules 'timely and necessary'
Zhang said Chinese internet companies have moved to the forefront of the global industry with the help of government policies, but regulations need to evolve
Hong Kong officials urge vigilance as new Covid-19 cases hit new high
Number of new confirmed Covid cases in Hong Kong has reached a new high in over three months, prompting the city government to roll out more stringent measures to curb fu
Russia hopes remaining parties of Open Skies Treaty meet commitments
The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that Moscow will seek firm guarantees that the remaining parties of the Treaty on Open Skies fulfil their obligations, amid the US'
Singapore's economy to return to growth in 2021 after worst slump
Analysts expected a 5.4% contraction, according to the median of 10 forecasts
Brazil coronavirus update: Toll reaches 169,183 with 194 new deaths
Brazil has reported 194 new deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the national death toll to 1,69,183, the health ministry said
More members of Trump's own party say it's time for him to accept defeat
It's past time to start a transition, to at least cooperate with a transition. I'd rather have a president who has more than one day to prepare, Republican Senator Kevin
Over 800,000 Indian nationals in green card backlog in US
Indian employer-sponsored applicants face an eight-decade wait for green cards, and nearly 200,000 will die before they can even theoretica
Jill Biden's policy director, Mala Adiga, has roots in Udupi
She belongs to the family of K Suryanarayana Adiga, founder of the erstwhile undivided Dakshina Kannada districts private sector Karnataka
Dubai approves saliva-based Covid-19 testing for children
The method eliminates the inconvenience of a nasal swab collection, which can be unsettling for children