Kuwait's Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, announced today that the National Assembly has been dissolved and certain constitutional provisions have been suspended for a period of no more than four years. He emphasized that the choice of the Prime Minister is a constitutional right of the head of state and cannot be interfered with. In a speech addressed to the people, he stated, "Our country has faced difficult times, and we must offer advice to overcome these circumstances," condemning actions that "violate constitutional norms in the country." He also pointed out that some have ..read more

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly backed a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the U.N. Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably", Reuters reported. The assembly adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and 9 against, while 25 countries abstained. It does not give the Palestinians full U.N. membership, but recognises them as qualified to join. The vote by the 193-member General Assembly was a global survey of support for the Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member - a move that would ..read more

The UAE and Iran held the tenth meeting of the Joint Consular Committee between the two countries in Abu Dhabi, with the aim of promoting and strengthening their overall cooperation in consular affairs and serve their citizens. Khalid Abdullah Belhoul, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, chaired the meeting for the Emirati side, and Alireza Bikdeli, Acting Deputy Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranian Expatriates Affairs, for the Iranian side. During the meeting, the two parties discussed a range of common consular issues, plans for their future development, and stren ..read more

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of Etihad Rail, said the agreements signed during the recent state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the UAE were in line with the wise directives of the leadership of the two neighbouring countries, enhancing the longstanding historical relations between them, supporting economic and commercial integration, and strengthening their social and cultural ties. Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and Mubadala Investment Company signed a shareholde ..read more

Interiors, a leading name in home furnishing presented their key design focus for the month with the Bernardt Collection, a testament to serene living spaces infused with modern rustic charm. With meticulous attention to detail and a focus on organic purity, the collection includes the Sereno range which redefines contemporary interior design, offering a harmonious blend of tranquility and sophistication. Designed to resonate with discerning homeowners seeking a fresh perspective, the Sereno Collection boasts a palette of tranquil hues and exquisite natural materials for the bedroom, and dinin ..read more

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has secured a major new contract with Lufthansa Group at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). The partnership will see dnata provide its safe and reliable passenger and ramp services to four of the group’s airlines, contributing to an excellent travel experience for an estimated 1.6 million passengers on 7,300 flights annually. Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines and Air Dolomiti operate a range of narrow-body Airbus and Embraer aircraft between the Dutch capital and four cities: Frankfurt and Munich in Germany, Z ..read more

In a significant step to strengthen Dubai’s maritime capabilities, DP World has announced the completion of the Mina Al Hamriya expansion project, enhancing the port's operational capacity and reinforcing its status as a key hub for trade across the Gulf region, East Africa, and India. The inauguration ceremony, led by H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World Group, was attended by Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World GCC, alongside senior management from DP World and key officials from the Dubai Government. The gathering underscored the collabor ..read more

CABSAT 2024 to highlight latest innovations in media and entertainment sectors, promises to transform industry's future CABSAT 2024, the premier conference for the broadcast, satellite, and content sectors, is slated to revolutionise media and entertainment with its innovative exhibitions and features for participants. The latest edition of CABSAT, starting from May 21 to 23, 2024, at Dubai World Trade Centre, will present innovative hall experiences for all attendees, while also highlighting cutting-edge technologies and diverse content offerings that will shape the future of the entertainmen ..read more

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully concluded its week-long trade mission to Southeast Asia by arranging 180 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and Vietnam. The trade mission was organised as part of the ‘New Horizons’ initiative spearheaded by Dubai International Chamber, which aims to drive the international expansion of Dubai-based businesses in targeted high-potential markets. The delegation participating in the trade mission featured representatives from 17 companies operating in Du ..read more

12 various competitive & community sports events will take place during this weekend in different locations of Dubai, in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council (DSC). Top on the list of these events is “Dubai Open Summer Football Academies Tournament”, the biggest of its kind in the Middle East which continues up to 16th June 2024 at several stadiums in Dubai, with participation of more than 9000 male & female players of more than 90 nationalities, representing 501 teams. More than 2000 matches take place as part of this Tournament, i.e. 250 matches weekly. Participants compete in 16 ..read more