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Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81

Nov. 01, 2024 07:56 AM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars, has died. He was 81. McLoughlin ran Dubai Duty Free from...

UAE leader pardons 57 Bangladeshis imprisoned for rallying in the Arab nation over turmoil back home

Sep. 03, 2024 04:39 AM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The leader of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday pardoned 57 Bangladeshi nationals convicted in rapid trials over their involvement in protests in the Arabian Peninsula nation about unrest in their home country. The decision by Sheikh Mohammed...

Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations

Aug. 27, 2024 22:00 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s top Middle East adviser on Tuesday held talks in Doha with senior Qatari leaders on the efforts to complete a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, as well as on the Qatari prime minister's meeting this week with Iran’s president,...

Israel-Hamas war latest: New Hamas leader can ensure a cease-fire deal is reached, Blinken says

Aug. 07, 2024 15:14 PM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the newly chosen Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has the power to ensure that a cease-fire deal is reached for the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The Palestinian militant group on Tuesday chose Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in...

Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers

Aug. 07, 2024 06:10 AM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport saw a record 44.9 million travelers pass through its terminals in the first half of this year, putting the world's busiest airport for international travel back on track to beat its all-time record, as aviation booms after the...