A collection of more than 50 love letters written by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen to the woman who inspired ‘So Long, Marianne’ has sold for $876,000 (Dh3.2 million), with many …
As oil tankers burn in Gulf, investors focus on trade war
London: For bulls and bears with long memories, the oil market may seem a lot like 1991. ### Nearly three decades ago, US forces had just launched the “Desert Storm” …
Lebanon says Russia, Europe eye investment in oil and gas
BEIRUT ### Russian and European firms are mulling investments in Lebanon’s nascent oil and gas sector as it prepares to launch offshore drilling by the end of 2019, Energy Minister …
Cricket World Cup 2019: Sarfaraz Ahmad and Virat Kohli — a tale of two captains
Dubai: I feel for Sarfaraz Ahmad. Every time Pakistan loses, he’s pilloried. The media and Pakistan supporters are quick to heap blame on the captain. But cricket is a team …
UAE’s oldest Christian site opened on Sir Bani Yas
Abu Dhabi: The oldest Christian site discovered in the UAE was opened to the public on Thursday. ### The church and monastery on Sir Bani Yas Island dates back to …
Mohammad discusses ties with Malaysian king
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, yesterday discussed bilateral relations and ways to …
UAE says oil tanker attacks ‘dangerous escalation’
Cairo: Attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and on a Saudi airport are a ‘major and dangerous escalation’ that requires the international community to scramble to protect …
Cricket World Cup 2019: Sania Mirza slams ‘cringeworthy’ ads ahead of India-Pakistan clash
New Delhi: Tennis star Sania Mirza is fed up of the “cringeworthy” advertisements which are hyping the World Cup encounter between India and Pakistan to be played in Manchester on …
UK PM candidate Boris Johnson wins by far the most support in first round of voting
London: Seven candidates won through to the second round of the process to find Prime Minister Theresa May’s successor. Boris Johnson, who has pledged to deliver Brexit on October 31, …
Dubai Summer Surprises 2019: Beat the heat with activities and big sales
Dubai: Dubai will offer host of activities to tourists and residents who plan to spend their summer vacations in the emirate. ### With nearly a week to go until the …