Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
November 2016
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran: The Increase in Currency Rates is Not Sustainable
Valiollah Seif, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, stated that the recent increase in the dollar's price is a temporary expectation shock and…
OECD: Trump's Presidency Will Double U.S. Growth Rate
The OECD forecasts that Donald Trump's economic policies will significantly boost U.S. growth rates, predicting a doubling of growth by 2018 due to increased public…
Mahmoud Abbas Remains Leader of Fatah Movement
Mahmoud Abbas has been re-elected as the leader of the Fatah movement during its congress in Ramallah, marking his continued leadership despite declining popularity and…
UK Prime Minister: Pressure Must Be Applied on Russia to Change Its Behavior
UK Prime Minister Theresa May emphasized the need for international pressure on Russia to change its behavior in Syria, particularly regarding the bombing of civilians.…
The Houthis' Government and Its Allies in Yemen Begins Operations
The Houthis and their allies have announced the formation of a new government in Yemen, which may hinder international peace efforts. This development comes as…
Initial Agreements Between Russia and Iran to Abolish Group Tourism Visa Requirements
Russia and Iran have reached preliminary agreements to abolish group tourism visa requirements, with plans for further discussions in the coming months. This initiative aims…
Trump Criticizes Vote Recount Efforts
Donald Trump criticized the recount efforts in Wisconsin, claiming that illegal votes would have changed the outcome in his favor. Hillary Clinton's campaign has decided…
Warning from a Member of Parliament Regarding 'Mountain Theft' in Mazandaran
A member of the Iranian parliament has raised concerns about the widespread sale of mountains in Mazandaran province, particularly in Kelardasht, which he describes as…
UN Secretary-General: Violence Against Women is a Serious Obstacle to Sustainable Development
Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary-General, addressed the ongoing issue of violence against women in a message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
The Death Toll from the Train Collision in Semnan Reaches 36
A tragic train collision in Semnan, Iran, has resulted in at least 36 deaths and numerous injuries, with conflicting reports on the exact number of…
About 40 Iranians Killed in ISIS Suicide Attack in Hilla, Iraq
A suicide attack by ISIS on a gas station in Hilla, Iraq, has resulted in the deaths of approximately 40 Iranian pilgrims returning from the…
Continued Counting of Public Votes; Hillary Clinton Leads Donald Trump by Two Million Votes
Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by two million votes in the popular count of the U.S. presidential election, although Trump has secured the necessary electoral…
Keyvan Karimi, Iranian Documentarian, Transferred to Evin Prison to Serve Sentence
Keyvan Karimi, an Iranian documentarian, has been transferred to Evin Prison to serve a one-year sentence and receive 223 lashes for charges related to a…
24% Increase in Iran's Steel Production
Iran's steel production saw a significant increase of 24% in October 2016 compared to the previous year, reaching 1.64 million tons. This growth occurs amidst…
Trump Advisor: The President-Elect Does Not Intend to Pursue the Clinton Case
Donald Trump's advisor, Kellyanne Conway, stated that the President-Elect does not plan to pursue allegations against Hillary Clinton regarding her emails, despite Trump's campaign promises…
25,000 People in Iran Need Organ Transplants
Over 25,000 people in Iran are awaiting organ transplants, with 7 to 10 individuals dying daily due to a lack of available organs. The Ministry…
Labor Household Expenses Reach Three Million Tomans; Minimum Wage Set at 812 Thousand Tomans
The cost of living for labor households in Iran has reached over three million tomans, while the minimum wage is set at only 812 thousand…
A Monkey's Mischief Sparks Tribal Warfare in Libya
A monkey's attack on schoolgirls in Sebha, Libya, led to violent clashes between the Qadhafi and Awlad Suleiman tribes, resulting in at least 16 deaths…
Which Employment Criteria Reflects the Reality of the Labor Market?
Iranian officials identify unemployment, environmental issues, and water access as key challenges, with a controversial definition of unemployment that includes anyone working just one hour…
Saudi-led Coalition Announces 48-Hour Ceasefire in Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition has announced a 48-hour ceasefire in Yemen, starting Saturday, at the request of President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. This ceasefire aims to halt…
John Bolton: The Only Long-Term Solution for Iran is 'Regime Change'
John Bolton advocates for U.S. support of regime change in Iran, labeling the current government as a major threat to peace in the Middle East.…
Mike Pence Removes Lobbyists from Donald Trump's Transition Committee
Mike Pence has removed lobbyists from Donald Trump's transition committee, marking a significant shift in the committee's composition. This decision reflects Trump's promise to reduce…
92,000 People Get Cancer Annually in Iran
Iran's Deputy Minister of Health reported that 92,000 people are diagnosed with cancer annually, attributing the rise to increased life expectancy, environmental factors, and lifestyle…
Amnesty International Condemns Iranian Government's 'Misleading' Propaganda Regarding Execution of '25 Sunni Men'
Amnesty International criticized the Iranian government for its propaganda regarding the execution of 25 Sunni men, claiming it distracts from the unfair trial processes. The…
Four Months in Prison for Journalist Charged with 'Publishing a Telegram Message'
Journalist Hamed Ataei has been sentenced to four months in prison for publishing a Telegram message about the potential disqualification of Urmia representative Nader Qazipour.…
Hillary Clinton's First Public Speech After Trump's Victory
Hillary Clinton delivered her first public speech after Donald Trump's election, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for American values and the need for unity amidst societal…
Obama and Merkel Emphasize Benefits of US-EU Trade Agreement in Joint Article
Barack Obama and Angela Merkel assert the benefits of a US-EU trade agreement, contrasting sharply with Donald Trump's anti-trade stance. They emphasize the importance of…
Barack Obama Warns of the Rise of 'Raw Nationalism' in the World
Barack Obama, during his final foreign trip, warned about the rise of nationalism and urged world leaders to address economic concerns, particularly in light of…
Tehran Representative Requests Report on Personal Accounts of Judiciary Chief
Mahmoud Sadeghi, a Tehran MP, has called for transparency regarding the personal accounts of Judiciary Chief Sadegh Larijani amid allegations of multiple accounts and significant…
The Brightest Supermoon in 70 Years
A supermoon, the largest and brightest in 70 years, occurred on November 14, 2016, when the moon was at its closest point to Earth. NASA…
Trump Discusses His Policies and Promises in a Television Interview
Donald Trump, in a CBS interview, expressed concern over harassment of minorities post-election while emphasizing his focus on domestic issues and immigration policies, including building…
Ryan: We Do Not Have a Plan for the Forced Deportation of Illegal Immigrants
House Speaker Paul Ryan stated that neither he nor President-elect Donald Trump have plans for the forced deportation of illegal immigrants, emphasizing a focus on…
Netanyahu: Israeli Politicians Should Not Pressure Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the need for Israeli politicians to refrain from pressuring the incoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump, advocating for a…
Leonard Cohen: The Singer Whom Israelis Called the 'Strange Jew'
Leonard Cohen, the renowned Canadian-American singer and poet, passed away at 82, prompting mourning among Jews in Israel and worldwide. His legacy as a cultural…
An Iranian-American Becomes the First Deputy Governor of a U.S. State
Sirus Habib, an Iranian-American Democrat, has been elected as the Deputy Governor of Washington State, marking a significant milestone as the highest position held by…
Taliban Attack on German Consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif
The Taliban claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack on the German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, resulting in at least two deaths and over 80 injuries.…
Ministry of Health: Life Expectancy in Iran is 74 Years
The Iranian Ministry of Health announced that life expectancy in Iran has reached 74 years, with projections indicating a rise in elderly population. This highlights…
Highest Unemployment Rate in 16 Recent Quarters; Unemployment Reaches 12.7%
Iran's unemployment rate has reached 12.7%, the highest in 16 quarters, with over 1.2 million job seekers. President Rouhani acknowledges the need to end internal…
Motahari: The Leader's Opinion is to Continue House Arrest, Other Officials Do Not Intervene
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that the continuation of house arrest for opposition leaders is based on the Supreme Leader's opinion,…
A Member of Parliament: Foreign Students in Iran Have Very Weak Academic Foundations
Karen Khanlari, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the academic foundations of 21,000 foreign students in Iran, claiming they come from 'very weak' scientific…
Bus Accident on the Way to Karbala Claims the Lives of 26 Iranian Pilgrims
A tragic bus accident on the way to Karbala resulted in the deaths of 26 Iranian pilgrims, with the incident attributed to the driver's loss…
President of the European Commission: Turkey is drifting further away from Europe every day
Jean-Claude Juncker criticized Turkey's increasing distance from Europe due to political purges and media crackdowns, urging President Erdoğan to clarify Turkey's EU membership intentions. The…
Netanyahu: Victory of Either Candidate in US Elections is Good for Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu believes that the victory of either US presidential candidate would benefit Israel, emphasizing the importance of direct negotiations for resolving the…
Limited Advance of Syrian Democratic Forces in Operation to Retake Raqqa
The Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by the U.S. coalition, have begun an operation to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State, capturing several villages but facing…
What Are the Causes of Death Among Iranians?
The article discusses the leading causes of death in Iran, highlighting cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and respiratory diseases as the primary contributors. It notes a significant…
Trump: My Administration Will Not Accept Refugees Without Local Support
Donald Trump has announced that his administration will not accept refugees without local community support, citing security concerns and issues related to the Somali Muslim…
Syrian Democratic Forces Launch Operation to Retake Raqqa
The Syrian Democratic Forces have launched an operation named 'Euphrates Rage' to retake Raqqa, the ISIS capital, with U.S. air support. This operation coincides with…
Final Efforts in the U.S. Presidential Election
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are intensifying their campaigns in critical battleground states as the U.S. presidential election approaches. Both candidates are trying to mobilize…
US Military Official: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is Losing Control Over ISIS Forces
The US-led coalition claims that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is losing control over his forces amid the ongoing battle for Mosul. An audio message…
Kurdish Women Fighters Battle ISIS with Guns and Songs
Kurdish women fighters in northern Iraq are actively battling ISIS, showcasing their resolve through singing and armed resistance. They are part of a larger unit…
Five Days Before the U.S. Elections; Hillary Clinton Leads in Crucial States
Hillary Clinton is leading in key battleground states ahead of the U.S. presidential election, with recent polls showing her at 45% compared to Donald Trump's…
Iraqi Forces Enter East Mosul; Street Fighting with ISIS Militants Begins
Iraqi forces have entered Mosul for the first time in two years, initiating street fighting with ISIS militants. The operation aims to cut off ISIS…
Switzerland Halts Investigation into Espionage of Iran's Nuclear Negotiations
Swiss authorities have stopped an investigation into cyber espionage linked to Iran's nuclear negotiations, acknowledging a crime occurred but failing to identify the perpetrators. The…
Response to Hashemi's Statements on the 2013 Elections: 'The Guardian Council's Opinion is Independent'
The spokesman for the Guardian Council, Abbasali Kadkhodai, rejected Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's claims about the influence of a former intelligence minister in his disqualification during…
Turkish Foreign Minister to Iraq: If You Are Powerful, Why Did You Surrender Mosul to ISIS?
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu criticized Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, calling him weak for allowing ISIS to take Mosul and for the PKK's presence…
Obama's Concern Over Insufficient Support from African Americans for Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama expressed concern about the lack of unified support from African Americans for Hillary Clinton in the upcoming presidential election. He emphasized the importance…
Britain: We Will Address Banking Concerns to Develop Trade with Iran
The UK Trade Minister Liam Fox announced efforts to address banking concerns to enhance trade relations with Iran, emphasizing the growth of transactions since the…
John Kirby: The U.S. Position on Assad's Resignation Has Not Changed
U.S. State Department spokesperson John Kirby reaffirmed that the U.S. position on Bashar Assad's resignation has not changed, insisting he will not play a role…
Haider al-Abadi Warns Turkey About Consequences of Military Intervention in Iraq
Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi Prime Minister, has warned Turkey against military intervention in Iraq, stating it could lead to Turkey's disintegration. Iraq opposes Turkish forces'…
What Features Does the New MacBook Have?
Apple has launched a new MacBook Pro to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its notebooks, featuring significant performance improvements and a Touch Bar. Microsoft is…
Turkey Calls for Operations Against Raqqa After Mosul Liberation
Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister has called for military operations against Raqqa after the liberation of Mosul, emphasizing the strategic importance of acting against ISIS. This…