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|By Matein Khalid| The financial markets finally cottoned on the increasingly sordid political realities created by the Trump White House. Trump could well be impeached for obstruction of justice if he tried to pressure FBI Director James Comey to drop an investigation on disgraced General Michael Flynn’s contacts with Russian intelligence before the election. The appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the scandal means Washington is […]

|By Arabian Post Staff| Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) dispensed AED3.9 billion in concessionary loans to support four projects and AED1.7 billion in government grants to finance 13 projects last year. Since inception in 1971 till end-2016, ADFD’s total development funding and investment portfolio registered AED80 billion, with the number of beneficiary countries reaching 83. Of this, concessionary loans totalled AED35 billion, while UAE government grants […]

PARIS France said on Thursday it was reviewing its position on the Libyan conflict and for the first time openly called for a united national army that included eastern militia commander Khalifa Haftar to battle Islamist militants. In the previous government, the Foreign Ministry openly supported the U.N.-backed Libyan government of Prime Minister Fayez Seraj, while the Defence Ministry worked closely with Haftar, who has waged a […]

ABU DHABI // Teachers with a strong grasp of technology and more authority to control unruly classrooms are needed to improve the standard of education. That was the message for decision-makers at a public event aimed at giving an insight into the classroom. The Minister of State for Youth Affairs joined officials from the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) for a meeting with Emirati students about the […]

By Mark Hosenball and Lawrence Hurley | WASHINGTON WASHINGTON Former FBI director and prosecutor Robert Mueller, known for his independence in high profile government investigations, is taking on a new challenge in the midst of a crisis that threatens the presidency of the United States. Mueller, 72, was named on Wednesday by the Justice Department to probe alleged Russian efforts to sway November’s presidential election in favor […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 18, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Art workshop Take […]

ABU DHABI //More than 23 events will be held on Yas Island in the second half of the year as efforts are focused on attracting more local visitors. Management aims to draw people of all ages with events that include Harry Potter in Concert, Cartoon Network Live, Circus 1903 and a stand-up comedy show featuring Trevor Noah. With support from the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, […]

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Last summer, Abu Dhabi was scorching hot and immersed in thick, stifling humidity when I started having dreams of fishing along the stony shore of a cold river flanked by tall mountains. I had some time set aside for a week-long getaway, and wanted to do something different. I found little allure in the typical destinations most travellers head to when they want to escape the Gulf […]

ABU DHABI // Eight people were killed and three seriously injured in 73 traffic accidents caused by tailgating in the first quarter of this year, authorities said. Abu Dhabi Police and road safety experts are urging motorists, particularly young drivers, to pay attention to the road and to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Tailgating was one of the main causes of traffic accidents […]

Politics & Economics Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met US President Trump in Washington. The two leaders are in talks to discuss a defence cooperation agreement between both countries According to President Trump, “It’s a great honour to have Sheikh Mohammed with us today. A man that I’ve known. A very special, very special person. Highly respected. And loves his country, I can […]

ABU DHABI // UAE residents can expect partly cloudy and hazy weather on Wednesday with light to moderate winds in the afternoon going up to 30 km per hour in coastal areas. Temperatures could get as high as 39°C while the relative humidity is expected to increase during the night and early morning. Seas are expected to be moderate in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea. Cloud […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 17, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi & Dubai Comedy […]

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, National Security Advisor, greets Paul Ryan Speaker of the US House of Representatives, at Capitol Hill, prior to a meeting at Capitol Hill. Seen with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chief executive and Managing Director Mubadala and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority (EAA). Nick […]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed met Donald Trump for talks in Washington on Monday, as the White House announced a defence cooperation agreement between the two countries. Sitting alongside one another in the Oval Office, the US president called Sheikh Mohammed a “very special person” who loves his country and loves the US. The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces is […]

Rolls-Royce has unveiled a new collection of cars with design touches inspired by Sheikh Zayed, Founding President of the UAE, as well as Abu Dhabi landmarks and Emirati history and traditions. The Wisdom Collection features seven bespoke Rolls-Royces: a Phantom VII, two Phantom Coupés, two Wraiths, a Ghost and a Dawn. The concept was put together by Joseph Tayar, Rolls-Royce brand manager at Abu Dhabi Motors, the […]

Hazy conditions with some cloud is expected across the UAE during the forthcoming days with a slight increase in temperatures starting from Wednesday. The National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said convective clouds will develop over eastern and mountainous areas by this afternoon, with a chance of rain at times. Temperatures will range between 27°C and 39°C in Abu Dhabi and 29°C and 38°C in Dubai. […]

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, 15 May 2017, (ME NewsWire) Global International Indian School (GIIS) Abu Dhabi will soon launch STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Learning Programme for all its students from grades 3 to 9.  Schools across 112 nations have implemented STEM Learning in order to help students learn through activities and experiments that help them understand much better compared to just theoretical knowledge.   […]

President Donald Trump welcomes Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to the White House in Washington on Monday. Susan Walsh / AP Photo Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, meets with US president Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House. Ryan […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 16, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Aarti Jhurani rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Fitness class Register […]

Fully-fledged services included pre-building design development, construction and transportation Abu Dhabi, UAE 15May 2017   GAC Abu Dhabi has completed the preparation, construction and relocation of a logistics base dedicated to supporting Paragon Offshore’s operations. The global drilling services provider entrusted the handling of the entire project to establish the new base to GAC. That included: designing the plot and layout of the base; obtaining all necessary approvals […]

ABU DHABI // Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed met Donald Trump for talks in Washington on Monday, as the White House announced a defence cooperation agreement between the two countries. Mr Trump’s press secretary, Sean Spicer, said the agreement, which was concluded “recently”, would allow the UAE and United States “to work more closely together to address common security threats”. “The [US] president hopes to work together even […]

Food trends often centre around a single ingredient or innovative cooking technique. However, it seems the latest global food craze is not so much about the food but how it is served. Food bowls have grown in popularity in the United States and United Kingdom, and are now rolling into many of the UAE’s trendiest restaurants and cafes. Over the past five years, data collected by Technomic […]

As the UAE Pavilion was readied for the opening of the Venice Biennale, paper aeroplanes were strewn across a brick floor with yellow markings. To the untrained eye, they might have looked like the result of some celebratory fun and games from the young members of staff who had just finished the week-long installation work at the Sale d’Armi (Weapons Room) in the Italian city’s old fort, […]

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Co. plans to invest as much as $15 billion in SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund and start two new venture capital funds to build its technology holdings. The SoftBank fund will be “wrapped up” in two to three weeks with about $95 billion of commitments, according to Ibrahim Ajami, head of venture capital at Mubadala Capital, the sovereign wealth fund’s investment arm. Mubadala plans to […]

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