Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
February 2015
Famous Bangladeshi-American Blogger Stabbed to Death
Avijit Roy, a Bangladeshi-American blogger known for his criticism of religious extremism, was murdered in Dhaka while walking with his wife, who was also injured.…
Member of Parliament: The Costs of Addiction in Iran Equal Total Development Budgets
The head of the Social Commission of Iran's Parliament highlighted that the financial burden of addiction in Iran matches the country's total development budget, with…
Islamic State Militants Destroy Ancient Artifacts in Mosul
Islamic State militants have destroyed ancient artifacts in Mosul, claiming they are symbols of idolatry. UNESCO's head has called for an emergency UN Security Council…
Suicide Attack on Turkish Diplomatic Vehicle Outside Iranian Embassy in Kabul
A suicide car bomb exploded outside the Iranian embassy in Kabul, targeting a Turkish diplomatic vehicle, resulting in likely casualties. The Taliban has claimed responsibility…
Netanyahu: Even if world powers accept a deal with Iran, I will not accept it
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has strongly opposed the potential nuclear agreement with Iran, claiming it poses an existential threat to Israel. He criticized world powers…
Three Al Jazeera Journalists Arrested for Flying Drone Over Paris
Three Al Jazeera journalists were arrested in Paris for flying a drone, coinciding with police investigations into unidentified drone flights over the city. The arrests…
Central Bank of Iran: Money Supply Increased to 687 Trillion Tomans
The Central Bank of Iran reported that the money supply has increased to 687 trillion tomans, a 22.7% rise from last year, raising concerns about…
The Death Toll from Avalanches in Afghanistan Reaches 122
Avalanches in Panjshir province, Afghanistan, have resulted in at least 122 deaths and many more trapped under snow. Rescue operations are ongoing, but lack of…
Unidentified Drones Seen Over Paris for the Second Consecutive Night
Unidentified drones have been spotted flying over Paris for two consecutive nights, prompting investigations by French police. The origins and intentions of these drones remain…
Shooting in a Restaurant in Eastern Czech Republic Leaves at Least Eight Dead
A shooting incident in a restaurant in eastern Czech Republic resulted in at least eight deaths, including the shooter. The authorities have stated that it…
Central Bank Reports Inflation Rate in Iran Drops Below 16 Percent
The Central Bank of Iran announced that the inflation rate has dropped to 15.8% for the year ending in January, a significant decrease from the…
Iran and 1+5 Nuclear Talks to Resume Next Week in Geneva
Iran and the 1+5 countries are set to resume nuclear negotiations next week in Geneva, with some progress reported but significant differences remaining. Key figures…
Escalation of Dust Storm Crisis in Sistan Region
The Sistan region is facing a severe dust storm crisis, with air pollution levels reaching 35 times the global standard. Local officials criticize the government…
Muslim 'Peace Ring' Forms Around Oslo Synagogue
Over a thousand Muslims formed a 'Peace Ring' around a synagogue in Oslo to express solidarity with the Jewish community amid recent anti-Semitic attacks in…
Health Minister: 850,000 People in the Suburbs of Tehran Have No Hospitals
Iran's Health Minister Hassan Hashemi revealed that 850,000 people living near Tehran lack access to hospitals, highlighting severe healthcare deficiencies in the region. This situation…
Eurozone Countries Agree to Extend Greece's Loan Repayment Deadline
Eurozone finance ministers have agreed to extend Greece's loan repayment deadline by four months, pending approval from lenders after Greece presents a list of reforms.…
Iran's Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence of a Wildlife Ranger
Iran's Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of wildlife ranger Gholamhossein Khaledi, who was accused of killing a hunter during a confrontation. This ruling…
Unprecedented Cold in the U.S. Moves from the West to the East Coast
A severe cold wave is sweeping across the U.S. from the West to the East Coast, causing record low temperatures and school closures. Meteorologists warn…
Obama: Our War is with Those Who Distort Islam
President Obama clarified that the U.S. is not at war with Islam but with those who distort it, particularly groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS. He…
Amnesty International's Call to Iran's Leader to Halt the Execution of Saman Nasim
Amnesty International and UN officials have urged Iran's leader to stop the execution of Saman Nasim, a Kurdish prisoner sentenced to death for crimes committed…
Jeb Bush, Potential Candidate for U.S. Elections: I Have Different Views from My Brother and Father
Jeb Bush, a potential Republican presidential candidate, asserts that he has differing views from his brother and father regarding U.S. foreign policy. He emphasizes his…
Ali Larijani: The People Are Not Present in Our Economy
Ali Larijani, the Speaker of Iran's Parliament, criticized the lack of public participation in the economy and high unemployment rates among university graduates. He highlighted…
Denial of 'Suspected Ebola Patient' Visiting Hospital in Tehran
The Iranian health authorities have denied reports of a suspected Ebola patient visiting a hospital in Tehran, emphasizing that no such cases have been confirmed.…
European Union Gives Greece One Week Deadline to Accept Financial Aid Extension
The European Union has given Greece a one-week ultimatum to accept a financial aid extension, or it will have to manage its financial obligations independently.…
A 'Suspected Ebola Patient' Visits Tajrish Hospital in Tehran
A 25-year-old man suspected of having Ebola visited Shahid Tajrish Hospital in Tehran, but health officials have stated that his infection has not been confirmed.…
Netanyahu: 'Iranian Empire' is Reviving
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of the revival of the 'Iranian Empire' and its influence in the Middle East during a ceremony marking the transition…
Commander of Police: We Are Told Not to Consider Anyone in the Acid Attack Case
The commander of Iran's police force addressed public concerns regarding the unresolved acid attacks in Isfahan, asserting that while most cases are solved, a small…
Egyptian Air Force Bombs Islamic State Positions in Libya
The Egyptian Air Force conducted airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Libya in retaliation for the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians. This incident has sparked…
The Range of Boko Haram Attacks Expands to Chad
Boko Haram has expanded its attacks to Chad, marking its first military operation in the country. This escalation comes as Nigeria prepares for delayed general…
Greece and Eurozone Countries Fail to Reach Agreement
Greece and Eurozone finance ministers failed to reach an agreement on debt repayments during a meeting in Brussels. The discussions will continue, but the Greek…
UN: 300 Illegal Migrants Drowned in the Mediterranean Sea
Nearly 300 illegal migrants drowned in the Mediterranean Sea, prompting criticism of Europe's rescue operations by the UN. The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis…
DNA of Another Individual Found in the Apartment of Slain Argentine Prosecutor
DNA from another individual has been found in the apartment of Alberto Nisman, the murdered Argentine prosecutor who accused President Cristina Fernández of covering up…
Bashar al-Assad: We Are Informed of Coalition Airstrikes in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stated that his government is informed of US-led coalition airstrikes against the Islamic State, claiming these attacks could help his regime…
The Head of the Judiciary in Ravansar, Kermanshah Province, 'Assassinated'
Salim Ghanbari, the head of the judiciary in Ravansar County, was assassinated while leaving his home with his son, who was also injured. The assailant,…
Prayer and Prostration for the Third Imam of Shia Muslims in a Hospital Area in Israel
Over fifty Shia pilgrims prayed at a site in Ashkelon, Israel, believed to be the burial place of Imam Hussein's head. This event highlights the…
Rouhani Calls for Establishing 'Three to Four Principles' for Book Censorship
President Hassan Rouhani has proposed establishing a limited set of principles for book censorship in Iran, emphasizing the need for oversight to be gradually handed…
Border Clash Between Azerbaijan and Armenia Leaves Four Dead
Recent border clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including soldiers and a civilian. The conflict, rooted in the long-standing…
Zarif: Bilateral Nuclear Negotiations to Take Place on the Sidelines of Munich Conference
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced bilateral nuclear negotiations will occur during the Munich Security Conference, with key discussions expected with U.S. Secretary of…
We Will Activate More Centrifuges If Sanctions Intensify
Iran's nuclear negotiator warned that if further sanctions are imposed, Iran will activate more centrifuges and continue its nuclear program. This comes amid ongoing negotiations…
Victims of Plane Crash in Taiwan Exceed 25
A TransAsia Airways plane crash in Taiwan has resulted in at least 25 fatalities, with 18 passengers still missing. The flight, which was headed to…
Details of Military Service Purchase: 10 Million for Undergraduates, 50 Million for Specialist Doctors
The Iranian Parliament has approved a resolution allowing individuals who have been absent from military service for over 8 years to purchase exemptions through fines…
Obama: Today We Join the People of Jordan in Mourning One of Their Sons
Barack Obama expressed condolences over the brutal killing of Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasasbeh by ISIS, emphasizing the need for unity against such acts of terror.…
Creator of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' to Release New Novel After 50 Years
Harper Lee's long-awaited second novel, 'Go Set a Watchman', will be published next summer, over 50 years after her first novel, 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.…
Gulf Cooperation Council Condemns Jannati's 'Offensive' Remarks
The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iranian official Ahmad Jannati's remarks about the death of Saudi King Abdullah, calling them offensive. Jannati suggested that Abdullah's death…
Arrest of 300,000 People Related to Drugs in Iran Over 10 Months
Iran's Drug Control Headquarters reported the arrest of 300,000 individuals related to drug offenses in the past 10 months, with a significant increase in drug-related…