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Abu Dhabi-based satellite solutions provider Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), has announced plans to strengthen its presence in China, as part of its growth strategy to diversify and expand across international markets including the Chinese and Asia Pacific regions. Yahsat CCO Sulaiman Al Ali travelled to Beijing to meet with Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, the UAE Ambassador to China, who is leading the diplomatic mission’s efforts to enable UAE businesses to expand across the growing Chinese market. The team showcased its next-generation mobility solutions, underlining its long-term objective to meet the evolving needs of Chinese customers across several…

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Kuwait has barred hit film “Barbie” from cinemas over concerns about “public ethics,” officials have said, also confirming a separate ban on a horror movie featuring a transgender actor. “Barbie” and “Talk to Me” both “promulgate ideas and beliefs that are alien to the Kuwaiti society and public order,” Lafy Al-Subei’e, head of Kuwait’s cinema censorship committee, told the official KUNA news agency. While deciding on any foreign movie, the committee usually orders “censoring of the scenes that run counter to public ethics,” Subei’e was quoted as saying late on Wednesday. State of Jerusalem The MaqdasyinPauseNext…

United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker” has been stuck in Dubai for months after an altercation at a car rental agency, the latest case showing the limits of speech in this skyscraper-studded city-state. The case against Tierra Young Allen, 29, comes as the seven sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates have rules that strictly govern speech far beyond what’s common in Western nations. A middle finger raised in a traffic dispute, a text message calling someone a name or swearing in public easily can spark criminal cases — something that foreign tourists…

The UAE and Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on renewable energy projects in Pakistan. The agreement was formalized during the visit of Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and President-designate of COP-28, along with a high-level delegation. The MoU was signed by Sharif al Olama, UAE’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, and Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Secretary Power Division of Pakistan. The delegation also met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, where discussions focused on strengthening the partnership between the two countries in the renewable energy sector. The…

Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates closed flat on Friday ahead of crucial U.S. employment data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rate hikes. The employment data is due at 1230 GMT. In Dubai, the main share index (.DFMGI) closed flat, after initially trading up. Dubai’s biggest lender Emirates NBD (ENBD.DU) dropped more than 1%, while blue-chip real estate developer Emaar Properties (EMAR.DU) was up 1.3%. The benchmark index posted a 4.5% weekly gain. Abu Dhabi’s index (.FTFADGI) also traded flat, with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB.AD), the country’s largest lender, easing 0.3%, while Emirates Telecommunications Group (EAND.AD) was down 0.5%. The index was up 0.6% on a weekly…

In a strategic move, the first shipment of Russian oil arrived in Karachi, after undergoing refining at an Indian refinery in Gujarat. To address sensitivities, the oil was transported via the United Arab Emirates, keeping in mind Islamabad’s concerns. Moscow’s approach serves two purposes. Firstly, it safeguards India’s relationship by avoiding any concerns over the oil deal with Pakistan. Secondly, it strengthens Russia’s negotiating position with the IMF by offering discounted oil to Pakistan. The discounted source of oil to Pakistan enables the country to negotiate with the IMF from a stronger standpoint. The negotiations revolve around the potential removal…

As many as 500 volunteers enthusiastically took part in a beach cleaning activity organised by the Indian Embassy in association with several groups in Kuwait on Saturday morning. The beach cleaning drive was organised by the Indian embassy in joint collaboration with UN-Habitat, Hawally Governorate, the Municipality and various Indian community associations. The event marked a collaborative effort to promote environmental awareness and community participation as part of Mission LiFE – Lifestyle for Environment, an initiative of the Government of India. Indian Ambassador Adarsh Swaika, Head of UN-Habitat GCC Ameera Alhassan lauded the beach cleaning initiative. Apart from them ambassadors…

Kuwait has spent $1.9 billion to support the Syrian people since the outbreak of Syria crisis, Kuwait’s Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations Abdulaziz Al-Jarallah said in a speech to the seventh Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region. “In addition, the State of Kuwait contributed USD 100 million to the UN humanitarian appeals following the devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkiye in February,” he said noting that the funds were channeled to various aid agencies. Jarallah appreciated the EU for hosting this annual conference in support for Syria and neighboring countries. The high-level ministerial segment…

Keemo Paul three-for helps limit UAE, who were led by teenager Ali Naseer’s debut fifty West Indies 206 for 3 (King 112, Brooks 44) beat UAE 202 (Naseer 52, Paul 3-34) by seven wickets A classy 112 from Brandon King and a three wicket-haul from Keemo Paul powered West Indies to a resounding victory as they chased down 203 with 88 balls to spare against UAE, in the first of the three-match ODIs in sultry Sharjah on Sunday. While Paul was playing an ODI after almost a year, King marked his promotion to vice-captaincy with a match-winning performance. Kicking off a new era for West Indies under…

Kuwait has long been a stronghold for the dramatic arts in the Gulf region, producing numerous series and plays year after year that often get the Arabian Peninsula talking. With “The Exchange,” Netflix’s latest original series set in the country, Kuwait may have found its first global hit, earning an endorsement from The New York Times along with acclaim from reviewers and audiences both in the Middle East and worldwide. By telling a female-focused finance story with wit, style, and substance, “The Exchange” may mark the moment that Kuwait’s deep roster of artistic talent finally earns the breakthrough they have…