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June 18th, 2026 - 12:14 GMT

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Anti-drone measures in place for World Cup matches in the US

ALBAWABA - "You're welcome, drones are not welcome ... so don't fly your drones," said Andrew Giuliani, head of the The White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a press conference to the public. On the heels of the recent disrupted drone attack in the White House UFC event, it seems that each one of the 78 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup played in ...

Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa recently introduced two of its brands to the region including Hilton Garden Inn and Double Tree Hotel.

June 10th, 2014 - 11:54 GMT

Following the spenders? Hilton to develop its largest resort in the Middle East

Former army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi was sworn in on Sunday, vowing to fix the economy and emphasising a need for hard work by all.

June 10th, 2014 - 11:04 GMT

Anything for an agriculutral revival: Sisi to destroy illegal buidlings across the Nile

Al Bawaba

June 10th, 2014 - 10:09 GMT

What bubble? Dubai real estate transactions cross the $27 billion mark

The state-backed firm has confirmed plans to ensure that 7,000 taxis are on the roads before the world football tournament gets underway in Qatar.

June 10th, 2014 - 09:32 GMT

Someone should tell them not to hold their breaths? Qatar's taxis doubling their operations in anticipation for 2022 World Cup

Saif says it contributes to 12 per cent of the total national income and provides job opportunities for 10 per cent of the Kingdom’s workforce.

June 10th, 2014 - 08:44 GMT

Long overdue: Jordan allocates $850 million to transport projects

The Gulf state is also revising subsidies on electricity, water and petrol, currently sold at well below cost.

June 10th, 2014 - 08:34 GMT

Here comes the avalanche: Kuwait ends diesel subsidies over deficit fears

Al Gharbi added that the UAE is the happening place where high net worth individuals ask for new concepts in designs keeping in view the green building rules.

June 10th, 2014 - 04:45 GMT

8 luxury Italian firms set up base in Abu Dhabi

Al Bawaba

June 9th, 2014 - 08:09 GMT

Ethiopia's foreign minister calls on Sisi to address dam debacle

Al Bawaba

June 9th, 2014 - 07:55 GMT

UAE real estate sector practice raises red flags

Although the plans for the construction operations have actually been suspended, the contracts have not been cancelled.

June 9th, 2014 - 01:32 GMT

Backtracking: Iran suspends plans to build refineries in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Syria

“The finance required to implement the projects is planned to be secured through attracting foreign investment,” he added.

June 9th, 2014 - 12:49 GMT

Another ambitious post-sanctions goal on the agenda: Iran plans to triple petrochemical exports

Bu Shehab pointed out that there are other proposals that would be discussed with the Ministry of Interior and other competent bodies on the federal level in this regard.

June 9th, 2014 - 08:47 GMT

Open-mindedness is key: flexible work hours proposed as solution to Dubai's traffic jams