Berlin / DPA Legend has it that polo originates in Persia and dates back to around 370 BC. Alexander the Great, whose armies swept through some 40 years later, is said to have become an instant fan. By the mid 19th century the sport had taken hold among Europe’s upper classes, with British army officers among the most passionate …

  Dubai / Reuters The Nasdaq Dubai exchange began trading single-stock futures on shares in some of the UAE’s biggest companies on Thursday, a step towards drawing fresh money into UAE equity markets. Nasdaq Dubai’s standardised, exchange-listed futures, or agreements to buy or sell shares at an agreed price on a future date, are cheaper to trade and more transparent, …

  AJMAN / WAM In a bid to inform students about the Emirate of Ajman’s famous touristic destinations and increase awareness of local tourism, the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) organised city sightseeing tours for students of Ajman University. The two-day tour coincides with the opening of the new academic year, and a total of 400 students visited the emirate’s …