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Identity Shift Too Late: Premier tech drops Israel–Premier tech as controversy erupts worldwide

November 8th, 2025 - 07:19 GMT

Osama Ali

Identity Shift Too Late: Premier tech drops Israel–Premier tech as controversy erupts worldwide

ALBAWABA - The main sponsor of the Israel–Premier Tech cycling team has stopped working with the team, even though the team said it would be changing its name and branding completely for the 2026 season. Israel–Premier Tech, which has an Israeli racing license and was started in 2024 by Ron Baron and Ran Margaliot, has had to deal with protests at international events because of its ties to Israel. The ...

Which of These UAE 5 Visas Is the Right One for You? (Shutterstock)

March 6th, 2019 - 10:59 GMT

Which of These UAE 5 Visas Is the Right One for You?

Nearly half of the World Bank’s $18 million loan to overhaul Beirut’s airport will be invested in a “fast-track link” to ease congestion and manage passenger flow before the summer. (Twitter)

March 6th, 2019 - 10:38 GMT

$9 Million 'Fast-Track Link' to Ease Congestion in Beirut's Airport

The labor law was amended several years ago raising the annual leave to 30 – Fridays not included – when the labor law underwent major changes. (Shutterstock)

March 6th, 2019 - 09:38 GMT

Employees in Kuwait's Private Sector to Get 35 Annual Leave Days

World Bank Urges Egypt to Prioritize Women's Participation in the Economy. (Shutterstock)

March 6th, 2019 - 09:19 GMT

World Bank Urges Egypt to Prioritize Women's Participation in the Economy

The Absher website also provides information on how to report wanted persons, or administrative or financial corruption. (ArabNews)

March 6th, 2019 - 09:04 GMT

Saudi Government App to Remain on Google Play Store Despite Criticisms

Over the past year, Asian nationals saw a 12% increase in their share of approaches by UAE employers. (Pexels)

March 6th, 2019 - 08:12 GMT

More Asian Professionals to Be Hired This Year in UAE

Dubai Launches 5 New Initiatives to Support SMEs (Shutterstock)

March 6th, 2019 - 07:50 GMT

Dubai Launches 5 New Initiatives to Support SMEs

Other than Germany, only the Netherlands showed significant benefits, gaining more than $392 billion or $23,792 GDP per capita. (Pixabay)

March 5th, 2019 - 12:32 GMT

Has the Euro Saved or Harmed Europe?

Launched in Dubai in 2014, Beehive is MENA’s first regulated peer-to-peer lending platform. (Shutterstock)

March 5th, 2019 - 11:51 GMT

New Platform in Bahrain to Create Funding Opportunities for SMEs

The accounts were closed after they were found to be selling counterfeit goods. (Pixabay)

March 5th, 2019 - 11:22 GMT

Here's Why Dubai Shut Down Almost 14,000 Business Social Media Accounts

In 2012, Royal Jordanian (RJ) halted flights over Syria, and re-routed its flights and operations from Amman to Beirut, causing the airline to incur losses of JD19.4 million. (Pixabay)

March 5th, 2019 - 10:35 GMT

Jordan Allows Airlines to Resume Flying in Syrian Space

On the Lebanese-Jordanian relations, Berri highlighted Lebanon’s longtime electricity crisis, to which the Jordanian king expressed readiness to provide Lebanon with electricity in exchange for water. (Pixabay)

March 5th, 2019 - 10:20 GMT

Jordan Eager to Exchange Electricity for Lebanese Water