Tag: United Arab Emirates
Iran upholds the death sentence for a Swedish-Iranian Arab dissident
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of a Swedish-Iranian dual citizen convicted of leading an Arab separatist group accused of attacks, including one on a 2018 military parade that killed 25 people, state media reported Sunday. Iran said in 2020 that its security forces arrested Sweden-based Habib Farajollah […]
WTA roundup: Top seeds roll in Dubai
The top two seeds in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships lost a combined three matches while prevailing in the second round on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates. No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland, the reigning French Open and US Open champion, beat Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-1 and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of […]
Sweden’s Prime Minister condemns Koran burning
Stockholm – Sweden’s prime minister has condemned this weekend’s burning of a Koran in Stockholm as “deeply disrespectful”, raising tensions with Turkey as the Nordic country courts Ankara over its NATO bid. Far-right politician Rasmus Paludan set fire to a copy of the Muslim holy book in front of the Turkish embassy in the Swedish […]
The United Arab Emirates condemns the burning of a copy of the Holy Koran in Sweden
ABU DHABI, 21st January 2023 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in front of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Sweden, by an extremist. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reaffirmed the UAE’s rejection of […]
Business Round-Up: Inflation continues to fall … slowly
Inflation in Denmark continues to fall…albeit slowly. In October it reached 10.1 percent – ​​the highest rate in 40 years – but it began to fall in November and again in December. According to Statistics Denmark, it fell from 8.9 to 8.7 percent in the last month of the year – still far higher than […]
Business Round-Up: Inflation continues to fall … slowly
Inflation in Denmark continues to fall…albeit slowly. In October it reached 10.1 percent – ​​the highest rate in 40 years – but it began to fall in November and again in December. According to Statistics Denmark, it fell from 8.9 to 8.7 percent in the last month of the year – still far higher than […]
Roundup: Chinese delegations rush to strengthen business ties in Europe
BRUSSELS/HANGZHOU, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) — As the world’s second-largest economy has optimized its response to Covid-19 and pledged stronger support for economic growth, many Chinese provinces and cities have sent trade delegations to Europe to strengthen business ties with their European peers. RE-LAUNCH OF FACE-MO-FACE EXCHANGE Nanjing, an eastern city that served as China’s capital […]
The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas
Why, every Christmas, do so many people endure the mess of dried pine needles, the risk of fire and impossibly tangled strings of lights? When I attach a Christmas tree to the hood of my car and worry about the strength of the twine, I sometimes wonder if I should just buy an artificial tree […]
Countries in the Middle East have the world’s most powerful passports
The United Arab Emirates has risen to the top of the rankings for unrestricted access to countries around the world UAE nationals now use the world’s most powerful passport and have easy visitor access to all but 9% of the world’s countries, according to the latest Passport Index rankings by Canadian financial advisory firm Arton […]
President Droupadi Murmu receives credentials from five envoys
New Delhi [India]November 28 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday received credentials from foreign envoys of five nations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. “President Droupadi Murmu was felicitated by Md. Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh High Commissioner; Mr. Ibrahim Shaheeb, Maldives High Commissioner; and Dr. Abdulnasser Jamal Hussain Mohammed Alshaali, UAE Ambassador at Rashtrapati Bhavan,” the […]
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler receives Swedish ambassador
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 22 November 2022 (WAM) — HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Councilor and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received today at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City, Liselott Andersson, Ambassador of Sweden to the United Arab Emirates, who led a delegation to greet him. HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr […]
Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates the Swedish counterpart on assuming a new position
ABU DHABI, 11 November 2022 (WAM) — HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, congratulated Tobias Billstrm on taking up his new post as Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. During a telephone conversation, Sheikh Abdullah extended his best wishes to the new Swedish foreign minister and emphasized his […]
International Round-Up: The Qataris agree that #Denmark you are the worst
Qatari citizens have signaled Denmark for their condemnation following the news that the national soccer team’s kit manufacturer Hummel has designed monochromatic jerseys for the 2022 World Cup that pay tribute to the migrant workers who died during the construction of the stadiums. “This shirt carries a message with it. We do not want to […]
Princess Latifa – the escape from Dubai
In March 2018, the world was reached by a cry for help in the form of a video message on YouTube. In the video, a 32-year-old woman can be seen introducing herself as Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, Princess of Dubai. She is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and says she […]
Denmark named among the top countries for young professionals
Denmark is one of the world’s best countries for young professionals, according to a new ranking by the American job platform Lensa. Especially with regard to the recent global cost of living crisis, it seems that good career opportunities and financial security are more important than ever for young graduates on the fringes of the […]
Turkey’s Erdogan renews threats to block NATO’s bid from Sweden, Finland continues threats against Greece
By John SolomouNicosia [Cyprus] October 3 (ANI): Once again, Turkey’s mercurial President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed his threats against Sweden and Finland that he would block their efforts to join the NATO alliance if they do not keep their promises they allegedly made to Ankara and has further escalated Ankara’s bellicose rhetoric against NATO […]
Separatists in Iran kill up to 19, including guard chief
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Iranian state-linked media reported late Friday that up to 19 people, including a paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commander, had been killed in an attack by armed separatists on a police base in the eastern city of Zahedan. It was not immediately clear whether the attack, which took place earlier in the […]
Vitality finishes Group A 5-0 in ESL Pro League Season 16
Team Vitality swept Team Spirit 2-0 on Sunday to complete a perfect 5-0 run through Group A at the ESL Pro League Season 16 in Malta. Fnatic beat Endpoint 2-0 to take second in the competitive group, and Ninjas in Pajamas held off Natus Vincere 2-1 to limit NaVi to third. The $835,000 Counter-Strike: Global […]
Chang’an Athletic sign Moses Ogbu from Pohang Steelers
XI’AN, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — Moses Ogbu has joined China League One side Shaanxi Chang’an Athletic, the club revealed on Wednesday. The 31-year-old striker is a dual citizen of Sweden and Nigeria and is 1.85 meters tall. He began his senior career with IK Sirius in 2010 and scored 62 goals in 195 games for […]
European leaders sign energy deal to reduce need for Russian gas
ROME, Italy: This week, the leaders of Italy, France and the EU signed agreements with their counterparts in Algeria, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates to buy natural gas, due to fears of a disruption in Russian supplies. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi visited Algeria’s capital, Algiers, where President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said a $4 billion […]
Iran arrests third outspoken filmmaker in escalating crackdown
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Iran has arrested an internationally renowned filmmaker, several newspapers reported on Tuesday, the third Iranian director to be locked up in less than a week as the government escalates a crackdown on the country’s famous cinema industry. The arrest of award-winning director Jafar Panahi and greater pressure on filmmakers follows […]
Iran arrests activist over state security allegations, state media say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iranian authorities arrested a pronounced pro-reform activist and said he was conspiring to act against state security, semi-official media in Iran reported on Saturday. The arrest is the latest in a wave of internment amid escalating tensions with the West and Tehran’s rapid progress in its nuclear work, while talks […]
Biden Thank you Erdogan for vetoing Sweden, Finland’s NATO command
Madrid – US President Joe Biden on Wednesday thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for releasing his objections to Sweden’s and Finland’s offer to join NATO, which led to the military alliance expanding even closer to Russia. “I would especially like to thank you for what you did to compile the situation with regard to […]
The leaders of the United Arab Emirates congratulate the King of Sweden on the national day
ABU DHABI, 5 June 2022 (WAM) – President Hans Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on his country’s national day, which is celebrated on 6 June. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also […]
The tax administration has found dozens of companies set up to evade taxes
Katja PussilaThe Director of Risk Management at the Tax Administration described the operations as very professional and systematic. “Companies are set up with a business model to circumvent withholding tax. The founders have been both Finnish and foreign people. We have launched several inspections and based on them we will probably issue orders for additional […]
Harmful companies exposed to set up tax avoidance systems as a “service” have been uncovered
The founders of the channel companies have been both Finnish and foreign citizens. We have a number of audit cases pending that are likely to result in additional taxes being charged to authors, says Katja PussilaRisk Manager for the Tax Administration. Transactions have been uncovered in which shares in companies of about 700 million units […]
Who is the Swedish doctor facing execution in Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Vida Mehrania tries to save her husband’s life. Iran is scheduled to kill him within nine days – by May 21. For Iran, 50-year-old Ahmad Reza Jalali is a spy for Israel. To his colleagues, he is a respected doctor specializing in emergency medicine, a very demanding field. To Mehrunnia, […]
Ukraine’s attack causes Russia’s foreign tourism to collapse
Due to war-related civil aviation sanctions, Russians are unable to book flights to many of their favorite destinations in the West; so they book trips to the Middle East and Asia instead. An analysis of flight bookings made between February 24, the start of the attack, and the latest data, April 27, reveals that the […]
Xinhua Middle East News Summary at 2200 GMT, May 2
DUBAI – The Chinese Consulate General and Chinese expatriates in Dubai have made a record number of donations to the charity Ramadan this year, reflecting the strong support for the United Arab Emirates in the fight against the covid-19 pandemic and achieving economic recovery, a UAE official said. sa. Omar Al Muthanna, head of the […]
China asks Sweden to respect “religious beliefs” among Muslims even though they are the worst human rights violators: Report
Peking [China]April 29 (ANI): China, which is listed among the worst human rights violators in the world by Human Rights Watch, has asked Sweden to respect the “religious beliefs” of Muslims and other minority groups, protect their legal rights and interests, a media report said. On April 20, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin asked […]
The United Arab Emirates calls on Swedish ambassador to protest against burning of copies of the Holy Quran by extremists
ABU DHABI, 19 April 2022 (WAM) – Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister for International Cooperation, called Sweden’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Liselott Andersson, and informed her of the United Arab Emirates’ protest against the burning of copies of the Holy Quran by extremists in Sweden. Minister Al Hashemy reaffirmed the United Arab […]
The United Arab Emirates condemns the burning of copies of the Holy Qur’an by extremists in Sweden
ABU DHABI, April 18, 2022 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the burning of copies of the Holy Quran by certain extremists in Sweden. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’ rejection of any practice aimed at destabilizing security and stability in […]
Sri Lanka closes embassies in Norway, Iraq, Consulate General in Australia from April 30 as economic crisis continues
Colombo [Sri Lanka]April 5 (ANI): In the midst of the ongoing economic crisis in the country, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday decided to close its embassies in Norway and Iraq together with the Consulate General in Sydney, Australia with effect from April 30. “Following a recent decision by the Cabinet of […]
That is why Putin needs Syrian mercenaries
Russian TV has shown clips of Syrian fighters in camouflage clothing and weapons. They stand in front of banners with pictures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The Russian Defense Minister has claimed that 16,000 volunteers from the Middle East have already signed up. Sources interviewed by P1’s Middle East podcast […]
WC 2018: Denmark, France, Australia, Peru; WC 2022: Denmark, France, Australia / Peru… WTF, FIFA !!
Last night, Denmark was presented with a very well-known World Cup group. In 2018, they were drawn against France, Australia and Peru, and just the three teams came out of the hat again for 2022. The only difference is that Australia and Peru along with the United Arab Emirates are fighting for only one seat. […]
Sports rounds: Denmark is seeded in second place for the draw for the WC 2022
Draw lots tonight at 18.00When you keep in mind that no group may consist of more than two teams from Europe and a team from the other world football federations – so Brazil or Iran can not be drawn with a team from their own football federation – a future dream draw for Denmark might […]
Gargash receives Swedish FM at Expo 2020 Dubai
ABU DHABI, March 29, 2022 (WAM) – Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE’s president, received Ann Linde, Sweden’s Foreign Minister, at Expo 2020 Dubai. During the meeting, they exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments and issues of common interest, and reviewed the outstanding relations between the two friendly countries and […]
International Women’s Day celebrates the contribution of women and girls as influencers of climate solutions
During International Women’s Day, during a formal UN event, Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the important role of women and girls in combating climate change. “We need more female environment ministers, business leaders, and presidents and prime ministers. They can get countries to tackle the climate crisis, develop green jobs and build a fairer and more […]
The Russian attack will cause spikes in flight cancellations
The attack also triggered a collapse in the Russian outbound market. Destinations suffering the most from immediate cancellations 24-26. Cyprus (300%), Egypt (234%), Turkey (153%), the United Kingdom (153%), Armenia (200%) and the Maldives (165%). Prior to the outbreak of war, bookings for flights departing from Russia in March, April and May had returned to […]
Russia continues to wage war – the latest development in Ukraine
Russian forces launched coordinated missile and artillery attacks on Ukrainian cities on Saturday, including the capital, Kiev, where a curfew came into force at 5 p.m. local time. After Ukrainian forces said they had repulsed an attack on the capital overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky recorded a selfie-like video in the city center, promising to stay […]
Live: Kyiv under curfew when France and Germany promise to arm Ukraine
Russian forces launched coordinated missile and artillery attacks on Ukrainian cities on Saturday, including the capital, Kiev, where a curfew came into force at 5 p.m. local time. After Ukrainian forces said they had repulsed an attack on the capital overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky recorded a selfie-like video in the city center, promising to stay […]
Finnair suspends flights over Ukrainian airspace
Finland’s national airline Finnair has announced that it has suspended flights over Ukrainian airspace against Russia’s military attack on Ukraine on Thursday morning. The company does not currently fly directly to Ukraine, but Finnair flies over the western part of the country on three routes – Gazipasa in Turkey, Tel Aviv in Israel and Dubai […]
Moro Hub signs partnership agreement with Swedish Axis Communications
DUBAI, 31 January 2022 (WAM) – Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, ​​the digital branch of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has signed an agreement with Axis Communications – a Swedish companies that offer video surveillance solutions, access control solutions, audio solutions and intercom. The agreement was […]
The study shows that global dementia cases can triple by 2050 if risk factors are not addressed
Washington [US]January 9 (ANI): According to a new study, the number of adults, 40 years or older, living with dementia worldwide is expected to almost triple, from an estimated 57 million in 2019 to 153 million in 2050. The research has been published in ‘The Lancet Public Health’. The study also looked at four risk […]
On-field communication will be the key to success in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Indumathi Kathiresan
Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 6 (ANI): India’s female soccer midfielder Indumathi Kathiresan said communication with the players on the pitch is an important aspect, as it helps the team know what mistakes they are making. “It’s all about communicating on the pitch to fill in the missing areas, when you play in midfield. People mistaken […]
