The Arab world’s wealthiest nations are doing next to nothing for Syria’s refugees
The world has been transfixed in recent weeks by the unfolding refugee crisis in Europe, an influx of migrants unprecedented since World War II. Their plight was chillingly highlighted on Wednesday in the image of a drowned Syrian toddler, his lifeless body lying alone on a Turkish beach. A fair amount of attention has fallen […]
Refugees Refuse To Leave Train In Hungary Camp
Scuffles have broken out west of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, after police tried to force migrants off a train at a refugee camp. Amid chaotic scenes, police ordered journalists from the scene at Bicske, declaring it an “operation zone”. The train had left Budapest hours after police let migrants into the railway station following a […]
Why Are Syrian Refugees Not fleeing To Super Rich Gulf States: Not Welcome
As the crisis brews over Syrian refugees trying to enter European countries, questions have been raised over why they are not heading to wealthy Gulf states closer to home. Although those fleeing the Syrian crisis have for several years been crossing into Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey in huge numbers, entering other Arab states especially in […]
Indian PM Modi lauds decision to provide land for temple during landmark two-day visit to UAE
The Indian government has lauded a decision by the United Arab Emirates to allocate land for the building of the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, currently on a two-day trip to the UAE, said in a tweet on Sunday, that he was thankful to the UAE government, describing the […]
What makes the United Arab Emirates assistance to anti-Houthi forces unique?
The July 14 announcement of Aden’s liberation has proven to be a game changer in the Yemen conflict. After the Houthis lost Aden, they have been experiencing several losses in the rest of the country. August 4 was especially traumatic for them, as they lost control of the largest airbase in Yemen, which has a […]
Dubai Expatriate Left His Daughter To Drown Instead Of Being Touched By ‘Strangers’
A man of Asian origin has been arrested after he prevented life guards from saving his drowning daughter off a Dubai beach, reported Emirates 24/7. In statements to Emirates 24/7, Lieutenant Colonel Ahmed Burqibah, Deputy Director of Dubai Police’s Search and Rescue Department, revealed that a 20-year-old girl died after her father prevented two rescue […]
Saudi-led coalition invades Yemen with ground forces
The United Arab Emirates has deployed a brigade of ground troops, along with tanks and armored vehicles, to assist pro-government forces fighting in Yemen. Quoting senior Yemeni and U.S. military officials on Monday, The New York Times reports Emirati troops arriving in the country and taking part in an assault on its largest air base. […]
United Arab Emirates arrests 41 accused of plotting ‘caliphate’
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say 41 people will go on trial for trying to “seize power and establish a caliphate” in the Gulf nation. The state news agency said the group comprised foreigners and UAE nationals. Attorney General Salem Saeed Kubaish said the suspects planned to “carry out terrorist acts on UAE territories”. […]
Australian woman ‘arrested in UAE over Facebook photo’
An Australian woman has reportedly been arrested in Abu Dhabi for posting an image on Facebook of a vehicle blocking two disabled car spots at her apartment block. Jodi Magi was arrested and jailed for writing “bad words” on social media, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Tuesday. The report said that the 39-year-old […]
Free to pray – but don’t try to convert anyone
There is little outward sign of any religion other than Islam in Dubai, but the city is quietly tolerant of other faiths. Rulers have ensured people with different beliefs have a place to worship. Father Matthew, robed in a white and gold chasuble, turned to face his 60-strong congregation. Middle-class fathers in plaid shirts, older […]
