Tue, 21-Oct-2025

US among six countries removed from Abu Dhabi green list 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended its green list of countries and destinations from which travelers can enter the emirate without needing to quarantine on arrival. The latest update adds three countries to the list of approved places from where people can travel. Ireland has been added to the green list, after being removed … Read more

Actor David Dastmalchian claims that ‘The Suicide Squad’ changed his life

David Dastmalchian

David Dastmalchian is an American actor. He was born on July 21, 1977, in Pennsylvania and raised in Kansas. He began his film career as a minor character in Christopher Nolan’s hit film The Dark Knight. Before starting his professional acting career, he worked as a fisherman, circus performer, theatre usher, and playwright. He also … Read more

Air fares from Pakistan to UAE doubled

Israel, UAE ministers in US as Biden seeks to expand normalization

KARACHI: One-way air fare to the UAE from Karachi has surged to Rs90,000, which was around Rs35,000 in February 2021, before the restrictions were imposed. The air travel between the two countries recently resumed; following the implementation of rapid PCR test facilities at airports. “[The] airlines, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have jacked up the … Read more

Australia vs Afghanistan: ODI series postponed due to increasing COVID in India

Australia vs Afghanistan: ODI series postponed due to increasing COVID in India

Crickets boards of Australia and Afghanistan reached a decision to postpone the One Day International (ODI) series scheduled in India. The three ODIs between Australia and Afghanistan were scheduled ahead of ICC T20 World Cup. However, the tournament was shifted from India to United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to increasing cases of COVID-19 in India. … Read more

UAE, Egypt military exercise ‘Zayed 3’ concluded

UAE

The multi-day military exercise entitled ‘Zayed 3’ between the United Arab Emirates and Egypt concluded on Saturday, WAM reported. The exercise is part of the UAE’s efforts to enhance military cooperation between the UAE and Egyptian Armed Forces, enabling them to leverage one another’s capabilities, and deal with threats to the region’s security and stability. … Read more

UAE tourists asked to comply with Covid-related rules

DUBAI: Tourists and visitors have been urged to comply with the UAE’s Covid-19 protocols, as they enjoy their summer vacation in Abu Dhabi, Khaleej Times reported. The Abu Dhabi police have issued a statement regarding more proactive efforts as part of the “Healthy and Safe Summer” campaign to educate tourists and the public about the need to … Read more

World celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day

Independence Day

ISLAMABAD: The 75th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated on Saturday at various embassies and missions of the country across the world by holding flag hoisting ceremonies and exhibitions. The envoys of Pakistan in respective ceremonies hoisted the national flag, while the national anthem was played. The events were attended by the diplomatic community, officials … Read more

Abu Dhabi announces new rules for international travellers

Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has updated travel procedures for the UAE citizens and residents, as well as visitors entering Abu Dhabi from abroad, effective from Sunday, August 15, Khaleej Times reported. The vaccinated travellers arriving into Abu Dhabi from green list destinations must take a PCR test on arrival without the … Read more

UAE leaders cheer Pakistani nation on Independence Day

UAE leader

DUBAI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Arif Alvi of Pakistan on the occasion of the Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed … Read more

UAE envoy calls for revitalising bilateral trade

Israel, UAE ministers in US as Biden seeks to expand normalization

KARACHI: United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Pakistan Hammad Obaid Ibrahimi AlZaabi he called for boosting trade and investment relations, and also stressed the need to revitalise and update various bilateral agreements, as there is a great potential in Pakistan. Exchanging views with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) president Shariq Vohra, the envoy … Read more

Rapid PCR test facility at Sialkot airport for Pakistan-Dubai flights

PCR

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will begin performing Rapid PCR tests at the Sialkot International Airport for travelers flying to Dubai, following UAE authorities’ restrictions on Covid-19 Rapid PCR/RTPCR testing. According to a PIA official, the national flag carrier has scheduled special flights from Sialkot to Dubai on August 12 and 14, and passengers would … Read more

Pakistan receives $2.71 billion remittances in July

SBP

KARACHI: Pakistan has received workers’ remittances worth $2.71 billion in July 2021, the central bank said on Tuesday. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said with the inflows of $2.71 billion in July 2021, workers’ remittances continued their strong trend, remaining above $2 billion for the 14th consecutive month. “This is the second highest level … Read more

Emirates offers complimentary Dubai Expo passes

Emirates postpones flight resumption to Subcontinent till July 21

KARACHI: Emirates, the premier partner and the official airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, has launched an exclusive offer for customers to experience the excitement of the World Expo, the largest-of-its-kind event in the region. Emirates customers visiting Dubai, and travelling through Dubai, anytime during the much-awaited mega event running from October 1, 2021 to March … Read more

Egypt, UAE firms in deal to make pickup vehicles 

UAE

CAIRO: Firms from Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on Monday a deal to manufacture natural gas and diesel-fueled pickup vehicles, Egypt’s Ministry of State for Military Production said in a statement. “The deal is part of Egypt’s 2030 vision to localize modern industries and create professional technical cadres,” it said, adding that … Read more

UAE flights: Airfares soar 50% as stranded residents hope to return

Emirates Etihad suspend flights

DUBAI: Airfares from India and Pakistan have soared exponentially as the UAE residents stranded in these two countries make a beeline to return to the Emirates, Khaleej Times reported. Since the announcement, the ticket prices have increased by at least 50 per cent on all available routes from India and Pakistan to the UAE, travel agents said. … Read more

Libya is the first Arab country to mine bitcoin

Libya

The CBECI (Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index) data shows that in the Arab world, Libya ranked first with 0.13% of global mining. This followed the uproar over Bitcoin mining in Libya and its link to the country’s electrical situation.

Following is the ranking of the Arab countries:

Libya is in 1st place, with a 0.13 percent share.

UAE and Kuwait are in 2nd place with a 0.08% share for each nation.

Egypt and Jordan are in 3rd place with a 0.04% share for each nation.

Lebanon ranked 4th with a 0.01% share.

In particular, the price of Bitcoin in Libyan dinars is 192,912.13.

Bitcoin mining is the method by which new bitcoins are entered into the flow. It is also a critical factor in the maintenance and development of the blockchain ledger. It is executed using very sophisticated computers that resolve enormously complex computational math glitches.

Cryptocurrency mining is difficult, expensive, and only intermittently rewarding. However, mining has an attractive appeal for many investors involved in cryptocurrency because miners are satisfied with their work with crypto tokens. This may be for the reason that entrepreneurs see mining as “pennies from heaven”.

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UK removes UAE from red list to amber 

LONDON: The UK government has decided to move United Arab Emirate (UAE) from the red to the amber list with effect from Sunday, August 8, 2021 after reviewing progress in the international travel system amid Covid-19 outbreak, WAM reported. Under the move announced on Thursday, all those who visit these countries will no longer have to … Read more

UAE-Pakistan flights to resume on August 10

UAE launches work permits for Golden Residency holders

UAE has allowed the resumption of flights from Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka from August 10, reported Khaleej Times citing Etihad Airways on Thursday. The announcement comes two days after the UAE relaxed its entry rules for passengers from multiple countries. The UAE publication reported that the passengers will be asked to complete a 10-day … Read more

UAE travel: Pakistanis remain stranded due to unavailability of rapid PCR test facilities

Israel, UAE ministers in US as Biden seeks to expand normalization

Pakistani expatriates continue to remain stranded in their home country. They cannot fly to the UAE due to the unavailability of the rapid antigen test facilities at airports in the country, Khaleej Times reported. “There is no rapid antigen test facility at [the] Pakistani airports. Therefore, [the] passengers are not able to board flights. The UAE strictly … Read more

Dubai set to host major business events as Expo 2020 approaches

Israel, UAE ministers in US as Biden seeks to expand normalization

DUBAI: Dubai’s business events sector continues to build on its momentum, as one of the first cities in the world to reopen for international meetings, with a busy calendar of high-profile conferences, meetings and incentives on the horizon through the rest of 2021 and into 2022, official news agency WAM reported. Following on from the … Read more

Dubai Airport gears up for surge in travel after UAE eases flight restrictions

Emirates Etihad suspend flights

DUBAI: The Dubai International (DXB) will see a surge in passenger numbers in the “coming weeks and months”, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said. The UAE announced on Tuesday that it would allow its resident visa holders stranded in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal to enter the country from August 5. The General Civil … Read more

Mubadala to be title sponsor of GMIS, yet again 

ABU DHABI: Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, declared that it will be the title sponsor for the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) for the fourth consecutive time, WAM reported on Tuesday.  The Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum … Read more

UAE Flights: India, Pakistan, 4 Other Countries to be Exempted from Travel Restrictions

UAE Flights: India, Pakistan, 4 Other Countries to be Exempted from Restrictions

UAE has allowed the entry of travelers from six countries who have valid UAE residency permits and are fully vaccinated. #الطوارئ_والأزمات و #الطيران_المدني تعلنان عن استثناء فئات جديدة من المسافرين من بعض الدول التي تم منع القدوم منها والتي تشمل كلاً من الهند وباكستان وسيريلانكا والنيبال ونيجيريا وأوغندا وذلك اعتباراً من تاريخ 5 أغسطس.#يدا_بيد_نتعافى pic.twitter.com/NB2hEJdKzN … Read more

UAE to grant golden visas to all resident doctors

Israel, UAE ministers in US as Biden seeks to expand normalization

DUBAI: The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has launched a series of Golden Residency services to facilitate issuing golden visas to doctors residing in the UAE, Khaleej Times reported. This is in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE … Read more

Dubai Customs opens Trader Export Report service 

DUBAI: The service will help businesses overcome the challenges to meet best trade and customs facilities and enhance compliance, abidance and revenues under the trade activity in Dubai. The service launched virtually in the presence of Ahmed Mahboob Muabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, and Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General, FTA, along with Dubai … Read more

Dubai pet owner hit with Dh 15,000 fine after attack on girl

Dubai. A dog owner has been ordered by the court on Saturday to pay Dh 15,000 in compensation to a woman whose daughter was attacked by his pet, after almost two years of legal proceedings. The case commenced on November 24, 2019, according to Emarat Al Youm. The victim’s mother, a GCC national, filed the … Read more

UAE vows $100 million to support education plan in developing nations 

Israel, UAE ministers in US as Biden seeks to expand normalization

ABU DHABI: The UAE has announced a pledge of dirham 367 million ($100 million) to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to support the strategic plan for educational programmes in developing countries, over the coming five years (2021-2025), reported WAM. This came during the participation of Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for … Read more

ADB, Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan ink deal to promote trade finance

Asia ADB

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) has signed an agreement with the Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL) to support trade in Pakistan, a statement said. The ADB said it will provide guarantees to help the Dubai Islamic Bank expand its trade finance business in Pakistan. The Trade and … Read more