Special to WorldTribune.com The U.S. president, who many critics say would rather be on the golf course than dealing with his constituents, gave Arab leaders a lecture on Feb. 8 on the importance of being “responsive” to their citizens. “As we’ve seen in the tumult across the Middle East and North Africa, when governments do […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Emirates Airlines of Dubai will schedule the “longest non-stop flight” in the world beginning next year. The airline announced on Aug. 13 it will launch a daily flight in February from UAE to Panama City, Panama that will last 17 hours and 35 minutes. The longest non-stop flights currently connect Dallas to […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Business interests from UAE, Turkey and Lebanon could benefit greatly as Iran’s economy crawls out from under the heavy burden of international sanctions following the nuclear deal with Western powers. “Lebanon and the UAE would benefit from the economic rebound in Iran. Given Lebanon’s financial skills and regional ties, it could play […]