United Arab Emirates
Bulgaria to Open Abu Dhabi Embassy
Bulgaria is to have a diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates, and an embassy will be set up in Dubai, the government has announced.
The two countries have maintained diplomatic relations since 1991. None of the two had so far taken the step of opening a mission to the other.
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Turkish FM to join Lavrov, Kerry in Syria summit
Turkish Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlio?lu flew to Vienna on Oct. 22 in order to take part in a key summit on Syria on Oct. 23, which will be attended by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Sinirlio?lu met with Austrian President Heinz Fischer on the first day of his visit.
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IMF: Gulf should adjust to new oil price 'reality'
Gulf economies need to adjust to the ?new reality? of oil prices expected to remain low for some time, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said, recommending spending cuts and income diversification.
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US, Russia sign memo to avoid clashes in air over Syria
U.S. and Russian military officials signed a memorandum of understanding on Octç 20 that includes steps their pilots should take to avoid an inadvertent clash over Syria as they carry out separate air strikes against militant groups, the Pentagon said.
The dream job: 5th annual list of the best places to work in all the world
How do you best create a great culture at a global organization? Elevate pay levels? Increase training opportunities? Launch a wellness program? Those steps may help, but the thing that moves the needle most for employees at the world’s best workplaces is a strong sense of community.
What country has the most debt? Not Greece! (See chart)
A country with slow economic growth receives less in tax revenue and has to borrow money that accumulates as public debt. This may not be a bad thing unless the future economic wellbeing of a country is at risk. The map below by howmuch.net compares debt-to-GDP ratios of the world’s most representative economies.
Voting for the Nov 1 polls starts abroad and at customs gates
Voting for the snap elections on Nov. 1 has started at Turkey's representatives in foreign countries and at border gates across the country.
A total of 2,895,885 Turkish citizens living abroad are eligible to vote either at 112 foreign representative offices in 54 countries or at 30 customs gates on Turkey's borders and international airports.
G7, Gulf states pledge $1.8 billion for UN refugee aid
The G7 group of leading economies, European countries and Gulf states pledged $1.8 billion in funding on Sept.29 for UN aid agencies struggling with the worst refugee crisis in 70 years.
Hotels Flourish as Sarajevo Changes its Image
Bosnia's tourist bosses and entrepreneurs are rubbing their hands in delight after another successful summer season, which brought a significant bump in the number of domestic and foreign visitors - and more income, naturally.
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Talented expat Greeks promote Greek theatrical culture in UAE
The Greek economic crisis has lead many young Greeks to seek employment opportunities abroad. This is the case with ten young Greek skilled professionals who moved to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for work. Their love of culture and theatre made them form an amateur theatrical group in an effort to express their creativity in a region that welcomes multicultural artistic events.