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Education Occupies 40% of Saudis' Savings Plans

A recent survey commissioned by Zurich International Life (Zurich), part of Zurich Insurance Group, revealed that only 4 out of 10 parents in Saudi Arabia have a savings plan dedicated to educating their children. According to the survey, a copy of which was obtained by Asharq Al-Awsat, 32 % of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Announces Multiple Entry Visa for Qatar’s FIFA World Cup Fans with Hayya Card

The United Arab Emirates has announced an integrated program supporting holders of the “Hayya” card issued by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will take place this year from November 20 to December 18. According to a statement, a copy of which was obtained by Asharq Al-Awsat, the program comes…

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Parched UAE turns to science to squeeze more rainfall from clouds

As a twin-turboprop aircraft takes off under the burning desert sun with dozens of salt canisters attached to its wings, United Arab Emirates meteorological official Abullah al-Hammadi scans weather maps on computers screens for cloud formations.

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EAM Jaishankar to pay 3-day visit to UAE from August 31

There has been a regular exchange of high-level interaction between India and the UAE this year

The Hindu

UAE President Orders Urgent Relief Sent to Pakistan Following Floods

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered on Saturday the provision of urgent relief aid to Pakistan following torrential rains and floods that have resulted in over a thousand deaths and injuries. He also ordered the provision of all humanitarian relief services to the displaced to…

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UAE Condemns Violence in Libya, Urges End to Military Operations

The United Arab Emirates condemned on Sunday the violence in Libya and called on all parties to immediately halt military operations, preserve the safety of civilians, government headquarters, and property, and exercise the utmost restraint to end the current crisis. The UAE urged parties to set aside division, restore calm…

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Hot dogs: UAE's perspiring pooches get air-conditioned workout

Abu Dhabi (AFP) - Oscar beats the summer heat of the United Arab Emirates by working out in a gym, hitting the treadmill twice or three times a week.Nothing unusual in that -- except that Oscar is a dog.

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Prosecutors in Barrack case say a former congressman’s arrest upset UAE's envoy bid

The United Arab Emirates tried in 2017 to get a former Republican congressman appointed as U.S. ambassador, but the plan was scuttled after he was arrested on fraud charges, prosecutors said in a separate case against a onetime fundraiser for Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

Ex-congressman's arrest ended UAE push to get him named U.S. envoy, prosecutors say

An effort by the United Arab Emirates to convince the United States with the help of a wealthy real estate investor to name former congressman Stephen Stockman as U.S. ambassador to that country during Donald Trump's presidency unraveled with the lawmaker's 2017 arrest on fraud charges, prosecutors said.

Reuters

Batman-style £1.3m submarine with folding wings and adaptive lighting goes on sale

Suffolk and UAE-based Highland Systems, which designed the hybrid vessel, says it “brings a whole new concept into the production of submarines across the world"

Daily Mirror

UAE President in Greece to Discuss Strategic Partnership, Cooperation

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Athens on Thursday with his Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou on friendship and cooperation relations between their countries and ways to enhance and develop them. Both sides exchanged views on various issues of common interest and discussed joint…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Daily Quiz | On the Asia Cup

The 15th edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled to get underway in the UAE on August 27. A quiz on the history of the long-running continental cricket event.

The Hindu

UAE’s Burjeel Holdings to Invest $1 Billion in Saudi Arabia Health Sector

The UAE-based healthcare provider Burjeel Holdings signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Ministry of Investment that includes working with local institutions. The company, which owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities, will invest up to SAR3.75 billion ($1 billion) in the Kingdom by 2030.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Inflation hits Dubai's karak tea, a beloved national staple

Karak is informally the national drink of the United Arab Emirates, long priced at just 1 dirham, a bit less than 30 U.S. cents

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Lynn signs with the Strikers for BBL 12

The BBL's all-time leading run-scorer Chris Lynn has signed with the Adelaide Strikers, but he'll head to the UAE T20 league before the finals.

The Hindu

Asia Cup | V.V.S. Laxman takes charge as interim head coach of Team India in Dravid’s absence

V.V.S. Laxman has been appointed as interim head coach of the Indian cricket team for the Asia Cup as Rahul Dravid could not board the flight to UAE on Tuesday after being diagnosed with COVID-19

Al Jazeera

Afghan evacuees protest in UAE over slow resettlement

Some Afghans who fled the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan say they have been stuck in limbo in the UAE for a year.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alamein Meeting Discusses Means to Consolidate Regional Security, Stability

The leaders of Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan reiterated on Tuesday their support for efforts to consolidate security and stability in the region. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and…

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Afghan refugees, migrants protest in UAE over uncertain future

Afghan refugees and migrants living in limbo at a United Arab Emirates (UAE) facility for nearly a year since being evacuated from Afghanistan held protests this week over what they say is a slow and opaque resettlement process.

The Hindu

T-Hub, Hyderabad Angels join hands to benefit startups

Angel investor to provide access to investment opportunities from India, US, UK, Singapore, Dubai and UAE

Reuters

Yemeni southern separatists launch military campaign in Abyan

Yemen's main southern separatist group said it had launched a military operation in Abyan province "to cleanse it of terrorist organisations", a move that would strengthen the UAE-backed faction's control in the south.

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Fraternal Meeting’ Brings Together Leaders of Five Arab Countries in Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa and Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi at al-Alamein International Airport on Monday, in the presence of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Presidential spokesman Bassam Rady said Sisi welcomed the visit of the…

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Sports: Indian team head coach Rahul Dravid tests positive for COVID-19

Dravid is under the supervision of the BCCI Medical team and has mild symptoms. He will join the team once he returns with a negative COVID-19 report. Read more on Dynamite News:

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE’s Bowardi, Sudan’s Hussein Discuss Military, Defense Cooperation

UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Mohammed bin Ahmed al-Bowardi held talks with the Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces Lt. General Muhammad Othman al-Hussein in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Both sides underscored the efforts to bolster and develop cooperation in all fields, especially with regard to…

Bangkok Post

The world needs a bold but realistic energy plan

Record growth in renewables, representing over 80% of all new power-generating capacity last year, is the clearest sign yet that the energy transition is gathering pace. But recent events have shown that unplugging the current energy system before we have built a sufficiently robust alternative puts both economic and climate…

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