Section: United Arab Emirates
AIDA inks $2bn deal to build solar power plants in Ukraine
The Arab Investment and Development Authority, AIDA, and STC Energy have signed a $US2 billion agreement to develop More… …read more Source: Emirates...
14-year-old Ukrainian boy jumps to his death in Sharjah
His grandfather told Khaleej Times that his grandson seemed depressed. …read more Source: Khaleej...
Australia and Netherlands in talks with Russia over downed Malaysia jet
Australia and the Netherlands on Wednesday said they were in talks with Russia over the ongoing investigation into the downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine. The Malaysia Airlines jet was hit by a Russian-made BUK missile over war-torn eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014, killing all 298 passengers. Close to two thirds of those killed on the flight...
Ukraine honours UAE Ambassador with “Person of the Year” award
The UAE Ambassador to Ukraine Salem Ahmed Al Kaabi has won the “Person of the Year” award in recognition of his More… …read more Source: Emirates...
Mbappe continues his rise with France in Iceland rout
Mesmerising Kylian Mbappe led France’s rout of Iceland in Euro 2020 qualifiers on Monday night, but Cristiano Ronaldo hobbled off in Portugal’s disappointing draw with Serbia and racist abuse overshadowed five-star England in Montenegro.Mbappe scored one and set up two more as the reigning world champions crushed Iceland 4-0 at the...
England, France win; Ronaldo, Portugal draw blank
Raheem Sterling showed that he is coming of age on the international stage as his hat-trick saw England start their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign by hammering the Czech Republic 5-0, while Antoine Griezmann inspired France to a battering of Moldova.Manchester City attacker Sterling had scored just two goals in his first 45 caps, but he now has...
Li Qi takes Beam gold; Carey floors with second victory
Sixteen-year-old Li Qi announced herself onto the world stage after the highly-rated Chinese won the Balance Beam gold at the Artistic Gymnastics Individual Apparatus World Cup yesterday.Li Qi lit the Aspire Dome on the final day of the competition with a top class routine to beat Belgium star Nina Derwael for her maiden victory at the World...
Srbic reaches Horizontal Bar final in first place
Tin Srbic topped the Horizontal Bar qualifications at the Artistic Gymnastics Individual Apparatus World Cup at the Aspire Dome yesterday, but the Croat knew it wouldn’t be easier for him in the final. For the difference between the 2017 world champion Srbic and Italian Carlo Macchini, who qualified eighth and last for tomorrow’s...
Qatar asks IAEA to intervene over ‘threat’ posed by UAE nuclear plant
Qatar has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to intervene in a dispute over a $24bn nuclear power plant which the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is building.Relations between Qatar and its neighbour are already strained after the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain severed diplomatic, trade and transport ties with Doha in June...
Ronaldo joins Portugal camp for Euro 2020 qualifiers
Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined his Portugal teammates yesterday ahead of the start of Euro 2020 qualifying this week following a nine-month absence from the national team. The 34-year-old Juventus forward was recalled by Portugal coach Fernando Santos for games at home to Ukraine and Serbia, having not played for his country since the 2018 World...
