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ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy find new natural gas deposit off Cyprus
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A consortium made up of ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy International has made a second natural gas discovery beneath the seabed south of Cyprus, the government said Monday, a find that bolsters the region’s potential as...

Transfer rumors, news: Messi heavily pursued by Saudi club
Lionel Messi is being courted heavy by Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia, and Barcelona have turned their attention back to Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers...

Some UAE residents miss school fees, medical payments after Al Ansari remittance delay
Some UAE residents who sent remittances over the weekend via Al Ansari Exchange said on July 7 that their families back home have yet to receive the money. The transactions that were supposed to be completed in minutes got delayed for more than 48...

Indians In UAE Gave Up Passports For Caribbean Ones – Now They Face Visa Bans
New Delhi: They bought a dream. A passport that opened borders. A quiet backup plan. A safety net. Now, they are watching it unravel. Thousands of expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – many of them Indian nationals – are facing...

UPI For UAE Residents: 24/7 Digital Solution For Non Indian Phone Number
July 7, 2025 | Dubai, UAE. In a revolutionary event of UPI For UAE Residents for NRIs and UAE residents, the United Arab Emirates declared that it will accept Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for money transfers to India, which could change the...
Good News: Bangladeshis Can Now Apply For UAE Golden Visa Remotely
Good news for Bangladeshi citizens as they can apply for the UAE’s Golden Visa remotely if they meet the requirements. VFS Global, in collaboration with Bangladesh-based Rayad Group, has launched specialised immigration advisory services in Dhaka...

Latest Crypto Buzz Fades As TON Admits No UAE Visa Agreement
Ton announces a Golden Visa for the UAE and then retracts it.getty In a dramatic turn of events, what initially looked like a groundbreaking fusion of crypto and blockchain technology and global mobility has been walked back. Earlier this week,...

TON Foundation Reveals: UAE Golden Visa Undergoing Independent Revamp
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) The UAE has recently made headlines in the cryptocurrency sector with its innovative approach to integrating blockchain technology into mainstream governance. The Golden Visa, a long-term residence permit, now includes...

Russia has ratified the agreement with the UAE on the elimination of double taxation
AK&M 07 July 2025 19:36 Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law "On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on the Elimination of Double Taxation...

DNA TV Show: Why has UAE introduced new Golden Visa
The UAE has chosen India and Bangladesh for the pilot project of changing the rules in the Golden Visa. The UAE has made major changes to the rules of its Golden Visa. Now you will get the UAE's Golden Visa by paying a fee of Rs 23 lakh. Earlier,...
How Indians Can Apply For The UAE Golden Visa Without Leaving The Country
Indians aiming for long-term residency in the UAE can now apply for the Golden Visa from outside the country through a new advisory service launched by VFS Global in partnership with Rayad Group. The service aims to simplify the application...

Changpeng Zhao casts doubt on UAE residency offer tied to Toncoin staking
Former Binance chief Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is questioning whether a new crypto-linked pathway to UAE residency is legitimate, pointing out that no official government source has confirmed the details. Over the weekend, The Open Network claimed that...

PM Shehbaz invites UAE telecom giant to expand investment in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation from a leading UAE-based telecom company on Monday in Islamabad. He welcomed the delegation and invited them to explore further investment opportunities in Pakistan’s key economic sectors. The...

Archer Completes Midnight Test Flight in UAE
Archer has completed an initial test flight of its Midnight aircraft at AI Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi. The flight, which marks a key milestone for the aircraft’s planned commercial deployment in the UAE, was supported by the Smart and...

Radisson targets 150 hotels in Middle East by 2030, majority in Saudi Arabia
Radisson Hotel Group is advancing toward its 2030 goal of reaching 150 properties in the Middle East, with approximately two-thirds of that growth concentrated in Saudi Arabia, according to Basel Talal, Managing Director for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,...

WWE Legend Says CM Punk Compromised His Morals by Wrestling in Saudi Arabia
CM Punk‘s wrestling debut in Saudi Arabia has become a major topic of discussion among the pundits of this industry. It’s been over a week since the Chicagoan stood across from his great rival John Cena for the WWE title at Night of Champions in...

Qatar – The Fifth International Shafallah Forum
The Fifth Annual Shafallah Forum focused on crisis, conflict and disability, and attracted the First Spouses of more than a dozen world leaders, along with roughly 250 attendees from around the world. The event was hosted by Her Highness Sheikha...

Opportunity Oman: Unlocking trade and investment with Indonesia
The contours of global commerce are being redefined by collaborations among nations in the Global South, forging innovative pathways for mutual growth and development. Within this transformative environment, the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic...

Ansarallah Attacks Israel with Missiles and Drones, Confronts Aggression on Yemen
Ansarallah military spokesman, Yahya Saree. (Photo: video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel’s airstrikes on Hodeidah prompt a major Ansarallah response targeting key Israeli infrastructure. Brigadier General Yahya Saree, military...
Yemen's Houthis take responsibility for commercial vessel attack in Red Sea
SANAA, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi armed group in a statement on Monday claimed responsibility for launching attacks and damaging the Liberian-flagged commercial vessel "MAGIC SEAS" in the Red Sea that occurred on Sunday, using ballistic...