Doha, HE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned Egypt’s World No.1 Ali Farag, champion of Qatar Classic 2020, after his 3-1 victory over New Zealand’s World No.5 Paul Coll in the final match. The Egyptian player defeated New Zealander 11/8, 6/11, 11/9, and 11/9 in the 61-minute game at […]
Day: November 8, 2020
Taliban Expect Biden to Stick to Afghan Peace Deal Without ‘Significant Change’
ISLAMABAD – The Taliban say they expect President-elect Joe Biden to stick to a peace agreement the insurgent group sealed with the United States earlier this year to end the war in Afghanistan, America’s longest. The February 29 landmark pact negotiated by President Donald Trump’s administration has set in motion a “conditions-based” withdrawal of all […]
Assassination of Former Afghan TV Presenter Draws Outrage
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – Leaders in Afghanistan and the United States have strongly condemned Saturday’s bomb explosion in the capital, Kabul, that killed two senior central bank staffers, one of them a renowned former television presenter. Police said a “magnetic improvised explosive device” ripped through a car carrying the operation deputy of the ‘Da Afghanistan Bank,’ […]
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed heads virtual meeting of Education and Human Resources Council
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council, EHRC, praised the efforts of all education entities, as well as parents and students, in maintaining and supporting the education system, despite the current challenges. He also stressed that the safety of […]
The Republic of Peru Exempts Emirati Nationals from Pre-entry Visa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced that UAE nationals holding diplomatic, special and mission passports can now travel to the Republic of Peru without pre-entry visas and for stays of up to 90 days for each visit. Emiratis holding normal passports can now travel visa-free to Peru for stays of up […]
UAE Rulers congratulate Joe Biden on election win
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has congratulated Joe Biden on being elected the President of the United States of America, wishing him success in his future tasks. In his congratulatory message, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa commended the strategic and historic relations that bind both countries and peoples. President Khalifa also highlighted […]