US president’s statement is latest sign that negotations to end war and reopen strait of Hormuz have stalled Donald Trump has said he will demand that Iran pay compensation for the deaths of thousands of US soldiers and Iran’s own civilians killed in recent decades in the latest sign his ...
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UAE establishes mandatory pet register as ownership soarsUAE establishes mandatory pet register as ownership soars
Soaring pet ownership has left Abu Dhabi trying to get a tighter leash on the issue. Its solution: mandatory pet registration. A grace period for databasing dachshunds and dalmatians ended earlier this year and failure to register a prize pooch with the Department of Municipalities and Transport can now cost ...
DP World taps into higher demand in Western EuropeDP World taps into higher demand in Western Europe
DP World is expanding in Western Europe, as demand grows for specialized warehousing and more routes during a fragile time for global supply chains. The Dubai-owned logistics giant plans to build a logistics hub in the Port of Antwerp, set to cost up to €100 million ($116 million), focused on ...
Dubai developers ride out property slowdownDubai developers ride out property slowdown
Emaar, whose buildings dot the Dubai skyline, booked a 21% rise in revenue in the first half of the year, despite a slump in new property sales. The developer attributed the 42% dip in new sales to fewer launches compared to last year. Data from the wider market tells a ...
Domestic market lifts ADNOC Gas amid export declineDomestic market lifts ADNOC Gas amid export decline
ADNOC Gas hasn’t been able to export much liquefied natural gas or other products since late February, but the company has remained profitable and kept its investment plans intact thanks to domestic demand. The listed unit of Abu Dhabi’s state-owned energy company reported a 52% decline in second-quarter profit to ...
Yemen conflict risks reigniting following Houthi strikes on Saudi ArabiaYemen conflict risks reigniting following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
The risk of the Yemen war fully reigniting is growing, following a series of strikes by the Iran-backed Houthis on targets inside the country and across the border in Saudi Arabia. The Houthis fired on the southern Saudi region of Najran last week and on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery on ...
The Guardian view on the failed Gaza peace plan: Trump’s hollow claims are ignored in Jerusalem | EditorialThe Guardian view on the failed Gaza peace plan: Trump’s hollow claims are ignored in Jerusalem | Editorial
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has no interest in agreeing to a deal. For relief to come to Gaza, real US pressure must be exerted At the end of July, Donald Trump announced that a “monumental” US-backed deal had been struck on Gaza, securing the phased disarmament of Hamas in ...
Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of US deal for Gaza is a risky gambleBenjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of US deal for Gaza is a risky gamble
Israeli prime minister’s unexpected move blindsided IDF commanders and risks alienating Trump, his main ally Benjamin Netanyahu’s public rejection of a US-backed deal for Gaza drew scepticism in Israel, amid reports he was personally hammering out details of a pilot military withdrawal days earlier. The Israeli prime minister is struggling ...
Francesca Hong, the progressive leading a ‘messy’ race for Wisconsin’s governor: ‘They’re tired of the status quo’Francesca Hong, the progressive leading a ‘messy’ race for Wisconsin’s governor: ‘They’re tired of the status quo’
Hong, whose grassroots campaign has made her a frontrunner, aims for primary win after public skepticism from top Democrats and a last-minute shake-up As Francesca Hong surged ahead in the final weeks of the chaotic Democratic primary to be Wisconsin’s next governor, the democratic socialist has become the internet’s main ...
The Mayor Who Said ‘No’ When Flock Came to TownThe Mayor Who Said ‘No’ When Flock Came to Town
Norman, Oklahoma is a Flockless outpost on the outskirts of the Oklahoma City metro area. As you drive south down I-35 away from the big city and into Norman, coverage from the automated license plate readers (ALPR) dwindles. That’s because Norman has rejected Flock’s pitch multiple times. “They’ve given us ...