More than six years since his last UFC stint, Sean Soriano will return to the octagon next week at UFC 262.Soriano (14-6 MMA, 0-3 UFC) replaces Joel Alvarez (18-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) in a lightweight matchup vs. Christos Giagos (18-8 MMA, 4-4 UFC) set for Ma…
BJA issues book dedicated to HM King marking Bahrain Press Day
Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) issued a book dedicated to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa marking Bahrain Press Day. It included the signatures of more than 200 journalists, media persons, writers, photographers and media students. BJA…
Saudi Aramco Q1 profits jump 30% on oil market recovery
• Saudi Aramco posted a 30% jump in first quarter profits, beating forecasts in a sign of recovery from last year’s oil market crash.• The bumper results follow strong profits posted last month by major oil firms.• Oil prices tumbled midway through las…
Israeli firm produces solar technology in India for UAE
The Israeli embassy on Thursday said a partnership has been initiated by the International Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (IFIICC) through which an Israel-based company is producing an innovative robotic solar technology in India for a …
Qatar Finance Minister Arrested in Corruption Investigation
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Qatar’s finance minister was being questioned over alleged abuse of power and misuse of public funds in the energy-rich state after the attorney general ordered him arrested, state-run media reported Thursday.The detention…
Imran Khan leaves for Saudi Arabia on three-day visit
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday left for Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit to discuss bilateral relations between the countries.According to Dawn, it is expected that Khan’s visit will serve to improve “strained” relations between Pakist…
Gov’t agencies roll-out Agri-Negosyo wagon for OFWs
Various government agencies joined hands to conduct a one-stop shop of information, offering a menu of agriculture and agri-business related programs and services to address the urgent need to provide livelihood for repatriated overseas Filipino worke…