Dubai / WAM The UAE ranked first among GCC countries in best medical tourism destination globally according to the US-based Medical Tourism Association. Oman ranked second and Bahrain came in at third, while Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were placed fourth and sixth respectively. The ranking in the index is based on a variety of factors, Association said and added that ...

Bloomberg It was meant to be the week when the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) nations gathered in Baghdad to celebrate the cartel’s six decades as a dominant force in global oil markets. Instead, the Opec and its allies will convene online, and reflect on whether the coranavirus has thwarted their best efforts to keep the market afloat. After ...

NEW YORK / WAM The UAE reiterated its continued commitment to upholding the rights of children around the world, particularly those in conflict situations, including by protecting schools and preventing grave violations, as well as protecting the right to education and the need to provide opportunities for fulfillment and growth to the most vulnerable. The UAE stated that protecting education ...