Gaza is shaken by intense Israeli bombing, over 220 lives reported to have been extinguished in the past 24 hours – nearly 100 on Friday. The civilian population is struggling with increasing hunger and mourning the dead.
ConflictsThe entertainment and media giant Disney is doing significantly better than expected. Now plans are being made for a first amusement park in the Middle East, in Abu Dhabi.
BusinessRussia and the USA have exchanged prisoners in the United Arab Emirates, reports The Wall Street Journal. Ksenia Karelina and Arthur Petrov can now come home.
WorldDiamonds valued at nearly one billion Swedish kronor have been showcased in the United Arab Emirates ahead of an upcoming auction.
WorldFalsterbo Horse Show is ending its controversial collaboration with Al Shira'aa Stables, the organization announces in a press release. "The threats and hatred that have occurred have been beyond all reason", says competition chairman Jana Wannius.
SportsFalsterbo's collaboration with a member of the royal family in Abu Dhabi sparks debate. The criticism has been sharp from some quarters. Others believe it can be seen as a business deal in time and benefits the competition and Swedish equestrian sports.
SportsFalsterbo Horse Shows' name change has sparked criticism and shaken equestrian Sweden. Much due to the fact that the new main sponsor comes from the United Arab Emirates. It is an enormous patriarchal society where women have very little rights, says researcher Anna Vidén.
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