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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 ...

Inspection teams immediately contacted the visitors and tourists and informed them that the excess money charged would be refunded

April 1st, 2014 - 08:55 GMT

Jeddah Hotels step up and pay up tourists SR300,000 in excess charges

People using the cards will now pay LL50 instead of LL100 for every minute of call time from a landline and LL100 instead of LL200 from a mobile line

April 1st, 2014 - 08:05 GMT

Call me maybe? Lebanese gov reduces phone call prices to help low-income citizens

Al Bawaba

April 1st, 2014 - 06:16 GMT

Two million Sharjah tourists expected to increase hotel revenues by 10% in 2014

The two companies will build power generation facilities in the southern region, each with 10-megawatt capacity

April 1st, 2014 - 06:07 GMT

12 deals for solar energy-run power plants shine on Jordan

Qatar Airways will offer up to 293 Economy Class seats in its new expanded route to Melbourne (File Archive)

March 31st, 2014 - 01:00 GMT

Qatar Airways is flying again to Melbourne, but in a "bigger" way starting next month

Passenger traffic at Beirut's main airport is already down due to deteriorating domestic and regional situations, both of which have taken a critical toll on the country's economy (File Archive)

March 31st, 2014 - 11:00 GMT

More bad news for Beirut: Labor strikes may stop all airport traffic

Earth Hour is an annual, global movement that started in 2007 that called on cities and homes to switch off their lights for one hour to limit carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions

March 31st, 2014 - 08:55 GMT

Dubai saves 255,000kWh of energy during Earth Hour 2014

Al Bawaba

March 31st, 2014 - 07:55 GMT

Hotels in Dubai to charge 'tourism dirham’ starting from Monday

Breaking down the power usage numbers between 2005 and 2012, the consumption of electricity has risen steadily over the seven-year study period

March 31st, 2014 - 06:55 GMT

Electricity consumption in Oman rises by 149.5%: NCSI

The overarching patent battle between Apple and Samsung shows no sign of slowing, after mediation talks failed yet again ahead of the trial.

March 31st, 2014 - 06:09 GMT

The rivalry gets real: Apple to sue Samsung for $2 billion for 'copying iPhone features' and drag Google to the courtroom

The programme aims to offer an environment that gives a sense of normality, purpose and hope to vulnerable youths who are forced to live in refugee camps, the statement said.

March 31st, 2014 - 05:44 GMT

An attempt at normalcy: vocational training center established for Syrian youth in Jordan

Tourism receipts plummeted 65 percent, depicting a $2 billion drop in revenues in the first quarter of the current financial year in comparison to the prior year.

March 30th, 2014 - 09:19 GMT

Thank you, Gulf money: Egypt balance of payments records largest surplus in 17 years