Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
November 2014
Government Spokesman: Bakeries Can Increase Bread Prices by Up to 30%
The Iranian government has allowed bakeries to raise bread prices by up to 30% to cover rising costs, despite stating that there is no official…
Continued Increase in Currency Prices in Iran; Dollar Surpasses 3500 Tomans
The price of the US dollar in Iran's free market has surged past 3,500 tomans, reaching its highest level since 2013, as officials attribute the…
New Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army Appointed
Lieutenant General Gadi Eisenkot has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, succeeding Benny Gantz. Eisenkot is known for his…
Hosni Mubarak Acquitted of Charges of Ordering the Killing of Opponents
Hosni Mubarak has been acquitted of charges related to the killing of opponents during the 2011 revolution and gas exports to Israel, but remains in…
Switzerland Seeks 30% Female Representation in Management Positions
The Swiss government has proposed a draft bill aiming for at least 30% female representation in management positions. While compliance is not mandatory, the initiative…
Pope Calls for Solidarity to Combat ISIS's 'Great Crimes'
Pope Francis called for an end to religious extremism and emphasized the need to combat poverty and hunger during his visit to Turkey. His trip…
Another Charge Against Soheil Arabi: 'Widespread Activity on Social Media'
Soheil Arabi, a 30-year-old internet user, faces an additional charge of 'corruption on earth' alongside his death penalty for allegedly insulting the Prophet, based on…
Japanese Researchers: Carcinogenic Substances in E-Cigarettes Are Up to 10 Times Higher Than Regular Cigarettes
Japanese researchers found that carcinogenic substances in e-cigarettes can be up to ten times higher than in traditional cigarettes, challenging the perception of e-cigarettes as…
International Red Cross Requests $1.7 Billion Budget
The International Red Cross has requested $1.68 billion for humanitarian efforts in 2015, citing increased needs in conflict areas like Syria and Ukraine. The organization…
Music News from Iran
Ali Rahbari advises Hossein Alizadeh against accepting the title of Knight, arguing it undermines the authenticity of Iranian music. Mohammad Reza Shajarian criticizes the commercialization…
Human Rights Federation: Preventing Abortion is Violence Against Women
The International Federation for Human Rights condemned laws preventing abortion as a form of violence against women, highlighting the dangers posed by such restrictions. The…
Expansion of Ferguson Protests to Dozens of Cities in the U.S.
Protests erupted in multiple U.S. cities following the acquittal of a police officer involved in the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Demonstrators blocked major…
63 Killed in Airstrike on Islamic State's 'Capital' in Syria
The Syrian Air Force conducted airstrikes on Raqqa, killing 63 people, including at least 36 civilians, marking the first such attack since the Islamic State…
Deputy Minister of Industry: 14,000 Factories Have Closed in Iran
The Deputy Minister of Industry in Iran announced that 14,000 industrial units have ceased operations over the past 15 years, primarily due to liquidity issues…
Zarif: We Want to Reach an Agreement in the Shortest Possible Time
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced efforts to reach a nuclear agreement quickly after a seven-month extension of negotiations. U.S. Secretary of State John…
Half of Iran's Motor Oil Market is Dominated by Counterfeit Products
Abbas Samavati, head of the Union of Tire, Brake Oil, and Filter Sellers, revealed that a significant portion of motor oil in Iran is counterfeit,…
HIV Infection Rates Among Iranian Women Have Increased Rapidly
HIV infection rates among Iranian women are rising, with significant implications for public health and economic burdens. The Ministry of Health reports that one-third of…
UN: A Long Battle Against Ebola Lies Ahead
The UN warns that a long battle against Ebola continues, requiring significant resources to prevent further outbreaks in Africa. The global community is urged to…
Iranian-American Ramin Tolu'i Appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Finance at U.S. Treasury
Ramin Tolu'i, an Iranian-American, has been appointed as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Finance at the U.S. Treasury. His role will focus on international…
Kerry and Fabius: Significant Differences Remain for Achieving Nuclear Agreement
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius highlighted ongoing significant differences in nuclear negotiations with Iran, despite a shared desire…
Isfahan Governor Reports Existence of Several Videos Related to Acid Attacks
The governor of Isfahan reported that videos related to recent acid attacks indicate the perpetrator may have psychological issues. He mentioned ideological motivation as a…
Israeli Forces Demolish Home of Palestinian Attacker
Israeli forces demolished the home of a Palestinian attacker in East Jerusalem following a deadly synagogue attack that left five dead. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed…
Iraq: ISIS has stolen one million tons of grain and transported it to Syria
Iraqi officials report that ISIS has stolen one million tons of grain from Nineveh province and transported it to Syria, raising concerns about food security…
Significant Decrease in 'Average Fertility Rate' in Iranian Families
The fertility rate in Iranian families has decreased significantly, with the average number of children per family dropping from six to less than two since…
Kerry After the Murder of American Hostage by ISIS: We Will Not Be Intimidated
John Kerry condemned the murder of American hostage Abdul Rahman Kassig by ISIS, asserting that the U.S. will not be intimidated by such violence. This…
New Images of a Comet's Surface Released by the 'Philae' Lander
New images from the 'Philae' lander provide insights into its location and the comet's surface, revealing it to be harder than expected. Scientists are hopeful…
The 'Philae' Lander Begins Drilling on a Comet with Unknown Location
The European 'Philae' lander has begun drilling on a comet to collect scientific data, but battery depletion may hinder communication and data retrieval. Scientists aim…
Iraqi Army Recaptures the City of Beiji from ISIS
The Iraqi army has successfully recaptured Beiji from ISIS after two weeks of operations, aiming to regain control of the largest oil refinery in Iraq.…
France: Key Questions About the Nuclear Agreement with Iran Remain
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius expressed cautious optimism about a nuclear agreement with Iran by the upcoming deadline, but emphasized that key questions remain unresolved.…
Deputy for Women in the Ministry of Sports: Women Will Return to Stadiums
Rababeh Shahrian announced that women will be allowed to attend certain sports events in Iran, following international pressure after the arrest of Ghoncheh Ghavami. This…
USA: We Have Crossed the Moral Line on Torture in Some Cases and Accept Responsibility
The U.S. government admitted to the UN that it has crossed moral lines regarding torture since 9/11, acknowledging past abuses while emphasizing a commitment to…
Ministry of Culture: 'The Decline of the Colonel' Will Not Receive Approval Until Revised
The Iranian Ministry of Culture has denied publication approval for Mahmoud Dowlatabadi's novel 'The Decline of the Colonel' due to content issues, stating it will…