The United States announced that it has withheld a major aid package to the Philippines over significant concerns about the rule of law under President Rodrigo Duterte. This comes as a response to Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte war on drug pushers. It has claimed more than 5,000 lives so far. Even before he was elected Philippines president, Duterte had …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE provided AED32.34 billion (US$8.8 billion) in foreign aid during 2015, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. In its report titled ‘UAE’s Foreign Aid in 2015’, issued on Saturday, the ministry said that the provision of foreign aid in terms of humanitarian and development support to various friendly countries, is in …

  Fujairah / WAM ADNOC Distribution has consolidated its service station network in the emirate of Abu Dhabi with the opening of the Khalifa City-South service station – located near Al Forsan International Sports Resort and the Emirates Identity Authority’s headquarters. The inauguration was attended by Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, Director, Sales and Marketing Directorate of ADNOC Distribution, Saeed Mubarak Al …