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World Bank pauses publication of Doing Business Report over data issues

Speculations on India's recent rise in ranking, but the World Bank says countries affected appear to be Azerbaijan, China, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates

First-ever Israel-UAE flight scheduled for next week: US officials

The flight, likely on an Israeli El-Al airliner, would carry a US delegation headed by President Donald Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner and NSA Robert O'Brien, the officials said

1st ever Israel-UAE commercial flight scheduled for next week: US official

US officials announced that the first commercial flight between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is scheduled for next week, carrying American and Israeli delegations to Abu Dhabi

In a bind over UAE-Israel ties, Pak has eye on the 'prize': F-35 jets

It is well known Israel would welcome diplomatic ties with Pakistan and feelings of a section of the Pakistani military, an Israelogist at the School of Oriental and African Studies observe

Pompeo, Kushner to visit West Asia as US presses for Arab-Israeli peace

Pompeo is expected to depart on Sunday for Israel, Bahrain, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Sudan, according to reports

Analysis: UAE-Israel relations may get Abu Dhabi advanced weapons

A US-brokered deal that saw Israel and the United Arab Emirates begin to open diplomatic ties may end up with Abu Dhabi purchasing advanced American weaponry

United Arab Emirates' nuclear plant connects to grid in a major milestone

Millions to get cleaner electricity

West Asia's new deal

Israel-UAE agreement hardens political fault lines

Telephone service open between UAE, Israel after accord to normalise ties

Officials in Israel and the UAE did not immediately acknowledge the lines had begun working

'Hypocritical behaviour': Turkey may suspend ties with UAE on Israel deal

The Turkish foreign ministry said history would never forgive the UAE's 'hypocritical behaviour' in agreeing such a deal, which recasts the order of West Asia politics

UAE, Israel agree to normalise diplomatic ties in a deal brokered by US

"This historic diplomatic breakthrough will advance peace in the Middle East region," according to a joint statement tweeted by Trump

Expatriate residents don't need any entry permit to return to UAE

The move was announced on Tuesday by the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority and the Federal Authority

IPL 2020: Star & Disney says no to ad discount despite slowdown, Covid-19

The reason: It has assured advertisers that the IPL won't face any trouble in garnering record viewership for the 60-odd matches as the sporting event is being played during the festive season

Dubai launches economic reset programme for post-coronavirus world

The programme has been launched in partnership with Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG)

Chinese brands look to encash on tournament as IPL retains all sponsors

Media planners say Vivo, Oppo and others will go all out on digital and TV, as IPL is only high-impact sports event from India this year. It also falls in festive season, which is key for phone brands

UAE begins start-up operations at first nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

The Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, a major oil producer, is being built by Korea Electric Power Corporation

IPL Council members await govt's green light on venue, Chinese sponsorship

Government's clearance is top-most in the 10-point agenda of the Brijesh Patel-led governing council

First Abu Dhabi Bank profit drops 25% on higher impairments charges

Banks in the region have been hit by the twin shock of the coronavirus pandemic and lower oil price

Delayed IPL 2020 may bring festive-season bonanza for advertisers

Experts see uptick in ad revenue after dull first half

Getting closer to the neighbour

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