World Jan 17 555.55-carat black diamond believed to be from outer space shown off in Dubai By Associated Press
World Nov 07 UAE announces relaxing of Islamic laws for personal freedoms The broadening of personal freedoms reflects the changing profile of a country that has sought to bill itself as a Westernized destination for tourists, fortune-seekers and businesses despite its Islamic legal code that has previously triggered court cases against foreigners… By Isabel Debre, Associated Press
World Sep 12 Warring Afghans meet to find peace after decades of war Afghanistan’s warring sides started negotiations for the first time, bringing together the Taliban and delegates appointed by the Afghan government Saturday for historic meetings aimed at ending decades of war. By Kathy Gannon, Aya Batrawy, Associated Press
World Jul 07 Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic From French soccer jerseys to slick online campaigns, Dubai is trumpeting the fact that it reopened for tourism on Tuesday. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Economy May 13 Built for a global economy, Dubai now threatened by virus Dubai has built a city on the promise of globalization, creating itself as a vital hub for the free movement of trade, people and money worldwide. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Feb 24 Hijacking foiled on commercial Bangladesh-Dubai flight, suspect killed By Julhas Alam, Associated Press A flight bound for Dubai from Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, made an emergency landing Sunday in Chittagong, Bangladesh, after a man attempted to hijack the plane, officials said. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 9:28 The visa program leaving hopeful immigrants empty-handed By PBS NewsHour After leaving their home in Pakistan and living in Dubai, Noreen and Shehryar Iqbal aspired to move to the U.S. through the EB-5 Visa program, which grants green cards and eventually U.S. citizenship for large, job-creating investments. Now their life… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 4:34 News Wrap: Kansas incumbent loses House GOP primary; Obama pardons 214 By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Wednesday, Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.) lost the GOP primary on Tuesday. During his three terms, he repeatedly conflicted with party leaders, a pattern that cost him his seat on the House Agricultural Committee. Also, President Obama… Continue watching
Jan 01 Dubai investigates New Year’s Eve fire that engulfed hotel By Joshua Barajas Investigators in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, launched a probe to determine the cause of a fire that broke out at The Address Downtown luxury hotel Thursday, a couple of hours before the city's New Year's Eve fireworks display. Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch Watch Dubai’s record-breaking New Year’s fireworks By PBS NewsHour Watch Dubai's record-breaking New Year's fireworks… Continue watching