The grim milestone came on the same day as global coronavirus cases exceeded 50 million.

Biden’s transition website lists four priorities: Covid-19, economic recovery, racial equity and climate change.

Singapore’s economy is unlikely to pick up in a “very vibrant sort of way very soon” as key export markets in Europe and the U.S. face renewed coronavirus outbreaks, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said. While many sectors have shown improvement since lockdown measures were relaxed, some such as aviation, transport and tourism are likely […]

Cairo: Despite the pandemic and tourism collapse, Egypt is projecting healthy economic growth this year, even as one third of the Arab world’s most populous country remains mired in poverty. Critics question, however, how much of the GDP growth is driven by ostentatious mega-projects, such as a new administrative capital being built in the desert, […]

He left without taking his passport, wallet and his mobile phone. All he had was a black cloth mask.

UAE and Israel have agreed to launch regular commercial flights between their countries soon.

The exemptions are in line with Sharjah’s efforts to support and promote publishing houses and libraries that were impacted by the devastating explosion that hit Beirut in August.

Dubai doctors perform Arab world’s first intrauterine foetal surgery

Trump aides and Republican allies, while somewhat conflicted on how to proceed, largely supported his strategy or remained silent.