A deeply divided European parliament
When the 756 new Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) convene in Strasbourg in early July, they will sit in a chamber that is more divided than ever. Over the …
European Union polls: EU centre-right claims Commission presidency
Brussels: The main centre-right group in the EU parliament will insist its lead candidate be appointed president of the European Commission, the leader of the European People’s Party (EPP) declared …
Imran Khan, Narendra Modi speak for first time since India-Pak air strikes
New Delhi: The leaders of India and Pakistan spoke by phone on Sunday, their offices said, in their first conversation since air strikes in February. ### Pakistani Prime Minister Imran …
Indian student volunteer dies in Dubai accident hours after iftar distribution
Dubai: An Indian student died in an accident hours after volunteering to distribute iftar packets to commuters in a Dubai Police Ramadan drive on Wednesday. ### Parents of Nehal Shahin, …
Long Eid break in UAE: Air ticket prices soar by 20% as holidays draw closer
Dubai: With UAE residents expecting to spend long Eid Al Fitr holidays, airlines are cashing in on high demand for travel abroad by ratcheting up ticket prices. ### The seats …
‘No mountain too high’ for these UAE women who successfully climb Mt. Everest
Three women from the UAE decided to scale the highest peak in the world: Mt. Everest. Two of these adventurers succeded; the third, an Emirati, made it all the way to Camp …
Hamilton dedicates Monaco GP pole to legendary Niki Lauda
Monaco: Lewis Hamilton celebrated an emotional pole position for dominant Mercedes at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday with teammate Valtteri Bottas joining the Formula One leader in a front …
UAE Labour Law: 10 facts that you need to know about working in the UAE
Labour Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of workers and workers’ rights. ### Labour Day is celebrated around the globe on May 1 and it is a day dedicated to workers. The day …
You are not as good at driving as you think. But you are better at dancing
the highlights People tend to be overconfident on skills that reflect their underlying personality or character The more experienced people are at a task, the more people tend to be …
Watch: King Abdullah, Queen Rania of Jordan share their family iftar on camera
Dubai: The spirit of Ramadan is about reflection, spiritual renewal and peace. It is also time to seek Allah’s forgiveness and share his blessings with family and friends. ### The …