Category: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

How More Sanctions on Russian Diamonds Could Affect the Global Market

The Group of 7 and the European Union are expected to issue new rules in an effort to slow the flow of revenue into the Kremlin’s war chest.
‘Rooftopping’ Is Popular on Instagram, but the Risks Are High

“Rooftoppers” get a thrill from taking photos atop skyscrapers and sharing them on social media. Detractors call them reckless.
As Iran Seizes Tankers, U.A.E. Pulls Back From U.S.-Led Maritime Force

The United Arab Emirates announced it had stopped participating in the security group after Iran seized two tankers in the Persian Gulf recently.
Luxury Imports to Russia Take a Detour Around Sanctions — Through Dubai

More than a year into Vladimir Putin’s invasion, the web of global trade has adjusted to Western sanctions, with a network of middlemen sending cars, electronics and more to Russia.
Once the Prince of Tennis and a Prison Inmate, Boris Becker Starts Again

Becker, who is featured in a new documentary, is beginning a third act after serving eight months in prison. “I’m sort of in late summer, fall of my life,” he said.
A.I., Brain Scans and Cameras: The Spread of Police Surveillance Tech

The New York Times – Business:
In the Middle East, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies have become part of everyday policing.
Rory McIlroy Looks for the Magic He Conjured Last Year

The New York Times – Sports:
Rory McIlroy’s ranking survived a weekend scare. With Scottie Scheffler close behind and Jon Rahm surging, his outing in Dubai might suggest a lot about how long it will last.
Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East

The New York Times – Business:
After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
Dubai Suspends Alcohol Tax as Regional Competition Heats Up

The New York Times – Travel:
Lower-cost liquor could help the emirate keep its edge over neighbors like Saudi Arabia and Qatar as the Middle East’s hub for leisure and business.
Dubai Is the Newest Culinary Destination. Here’s a Taste.

The New York Times – Travel:
After years of simmering, the Dubai food scene is at full boil. The emirate now boasts some 13,000 establishments — more per capita than New York City — and some are nabbing global laurels.
At the DP World Tour Championship, There’s Also a Battle Off the Course

The New York Times – Sports:
LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed league, has created conflict among the tours and the players.
Matt Fitzpatrick Tries for No. 3 at the DP World Tour Championship

The New York Times – Sports:
The golfer won the DP World Tour Championship in 2016 and 2020. Winning this weekend would give him a record.