Most people think the press is rife with slant

At the heart of the crisis facing journalism — and hence democracy, too — is the question of bias. Can journalists ever really be intellectually independent and open-minded? Take...

Coal miners promised jobs

Emirates hits back at Ryanair with cheeky legroom reply

Emirates Airline skillfully switched a jab from Ryanair into an opportunity to promote its comfortable seating, creating a viral social media response that demonstrated the UAE carrier's confidence in...

Family of 3 wiped out after a disagreement over an iPhone in India

In a tragic event that unfolded in India's Maharashtra state, an argument over a brand new iPhone led to the deaths of 18-year-old Kunal Chandhude and his parents who...

MENA's consumers search for emotional connection, not features

Sajjad Ahmad, Deputy Business Editor Consumers across the Middle East and North Africa are no longer simply choosing between products; they're navigating an overwhelming number of options. And according...

TISIA between UAE nad Russia officially enters into force

The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic...

UAE strengthens diverse tourism partnerships at BRICS meeting

The UAE participated in the BRICS Tourism Ministers ’Meeting under India’s Chairship which held in Jaipur on Friday under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability” and...

Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions

Iran on Saturday denounced US plans to announce new sanctions that ‌could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading...

Duo jailed and deported for selling stolen Lamborghini worth Dhs1.86 million to a Dubai firm

A company purchased a luxury Lamborghini car for Dhs1.86 million from two Asian nationals, before discovering that the vehicle was stolen and internationally wanted through Interpol. The Dubai Criminal...

Infantino says ‘I’ll see you at the hairdressers’ in bizarre response to bald reporter

Fifa president Gianni Infantino responded with the quip “I’ll see you at the hairdressers” when challenged by a bald journalist over whether he had betrayed football with his abandoned...