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Woman arrested for luring young women into forced prostitution in UAE

A 47-year-old woman has been arrested in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district for allegedly duping young women into forced prostitution in the United Arab Emirates.

Bangkok Post

Report: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt Are Region's FDI Hubs

The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt were ranked the first three, respectively, in the Arab world in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for 2021, with investments topping $45 billion. FDI inflows to Arab countries, which rose by 42% in 2021, amounted to about $53 billion, 6.3% of which…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE to Suspend Exports of Indian Wheat for Four Months

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered a four-month suspension in exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India, the world's second biggest producer of the grain, state news agency WAM said on Wednesday. The Gulf nation's economy ministry cited interruptions to global trade flows as the…

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Oil vs human rights: Biden’s controversial mission to Saudi Arabia

The president’s trip to Riyadh next month is a remarkable U-turn that was sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Financial Times

The United Arab Emirates is banning Disney and Pixar's 'Lightyear' spinoff

The movie, which chronicles the adventures of space cadet Buzz Lightyear, is slated to be released June 16.

WEKU

How will the Prophet remarks row affect India-GCC ties?

Insulting remarks against the Prophet by India’s ruling party officials cause a diplomatic backlash in the Muslim world.

Al Jazeera

ADQ to Acquire Turkish Pharma Firm Birgi Mefar Group

ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Birgi Mefar Group (BMG), one of Turkey’s leading producers of sterile injectable products. As a full-service pharmaceutical CDMO, BMG is a production service provider for sterile injectable products, namely vials and pre-filled…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Pixar’s Lightyear banned by United Arab Emirates over lesbian kiss

Other Muslim-majority countries likely to follow UAE, which has refused the film a licence for public screening

Wales Online

The arms manufacturing gold-rush

Major arms manufacturers are experiencing a genuine gold-rush moment

Salon

UAE Group to invest ₹ 250 cr. for electric 2-wheeler plant

The plant will create nearly 500 direct and 2,000 indirect jobs

The Hindu

Socceroos heading to 2022 World Cup after victory in nail-biting qualifier against Peru

Australia is on its way to the World Cup in Qatar after Andrew Redmayne saved a crucial penalty to emerge victorious from the qualifying match against Peru. And now a tough World Cup group awaits.

ABC News

More than 15,000 millionaires expected to leave Russia in 2022

Data suggests exits after invasion of Ukraine, and UAE to overtake US and UK as top destination for world’s wealthy

The Guardian - UK

As Saudi Arabia eases mask mandate, UAE stresses mask rules

Saudi Arabia has lifted a mask mandate for indoors spaces even as COVID-19 infection numbers steadily climb past 1,000 new cases a day after reaching double-digit lows just two months ago

The Independent UK

Israel, India prepare to resume free trade agreement talks

India aims to sign new trade deals with several countries including Australia, the UAE, Britain and Canada, to boost exports and help the country recover faster from its coronavirus-induced slowdown

The Hindu

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UAE bans Disney-Pixar film over same-sex relationship characters

The United Arab Emirates on Monday banned Walt Disney-Pixar's animated feature film "Lightyear" from screening in cinemas because it features characters in a same-sex relationship.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arcapita CEO: We Have Successfully Completed 100 Deals Worth $31 Bln

Arcapita, a premier alternative asset manager, has adopted a strategic transformation plan for the next five years, CEO Atif Abdulmalik told Asharq Al-Awsat. The strategy aims to increase the volume of deals in private equity and real-estate sectors by enhancing product offerings so that they match the company’s success in…

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UAE, Morocco to Expand Economic Partnership through New Strategies

The United Arab Emirates and Morocco are keen on expanding commercial and economic ties, particularly in the future economy sectors, and taking advantage of Morocco's strategic location. UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri noted that cooperation between the two countries had made progress recently. Bin Touq led…

The Guardian - UK

Blacklist Dubai over failure to crack down on Russian oligarchs, say campaigners

UAE has become haven for superyachts, private jets and ‘dirty money’ since invasion of Ukraine, but has taken no action

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US Congress Calls for Boosting Regional Defense Against Iran

A group of bipartisan US lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to integrate regional countries' air defense systems to thwart Iran's threats. The "Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defense Act" would authorize the US Defense Department to cooperate with Iraq, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other regional…

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UAE President Meets with Israeli Prime Minister

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Thursday with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Bennett offered his condolences to the president and the Emirati people on the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al…

Al Jazeera

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett makes surprise visit to UAE

The visit is Bennett’s second public trip to Abu Dhabi since Israel and the UAE formally normalised ties in 2020.

The Independent UK

Israeli PM Bennett in snap UAE visit amid standoff with Iran

Israel's prime minister was on a surprise visit to the United Arab Emirates

Los Angeles Times

Western media usually misrepresents the Middle East. Not 'Real Housewives of Dubai'

Here's a couple things I've learned while watching "The Real Housewives of Dubai": bad bitches can throw shade anywhere, even in the desert, and the dumbest show ever is not entirely stupid in its representation of the Gulf.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Cabinet Inaugurates New Era Under Mohammed Bin Zayed’s Vision

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed Wednesday that the UAE begins a new era of prosperity and growth under the leadership of the new President. The PM spoke during the first cabinet meeting held after the election of Sheikh Mohammed bin…

The Hindu

Cabinet nod for India-UAE pact on industrial cooperation

The Union Cabinet signed a MoU between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation in the field of industries and advanced technologies

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