On Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the governments of the U.S. and Japan to support “market-oriented, private sector solutions” in infrastructure and energy sector development in the two countries
Per Treasury’s announcement, under the...
UAE: The Dubai-based short-term rental company Gallery Suites has reached out to purchase start-up OYO’s home division.
This is in the face of OYO having to scale back growth in light of major shifts in the market.
Gallery Suites is owned...
China: Airbnb is suspending check-ins in the Chinese capital of Beijing until at least March due to concerns about coronavirus.
This, according to the company, is to comply with city regulations responding to the disease.
Airbnb is offering refunds to any...
US: TravelNet Solutions (TNS), major provider of integrated software and marketing solutions, has announced a new conference: TNS NEXT.
The event will feature a series of events to help hospitality technology providers grow, network, and improve revenues.
TNS now has been...
UK: The city of Edinburgh, second most popular short-term let destination in the UK, is seeking advice from its residents on potential legislation.
This comes after announcement by the SNP and Scottish parliament of plans to overhaul regulations pertaining to these flats.
The...
Nepal's rabid culture of impunity worsens
In Nepal, top politicians have become highly skilled at escaping justice: nothing exemplifies this better than the fact that the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives is now occupied by a candidate...
A Facebook user in Malaysia who published controversial content related to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) could face up to two years in prison if found guilty of violating Section 505 (b) of the country's Penal Code, which prohibits the publishing and circulating of...
Ambitious judicial reform clashes with political self-interest — yet again
This article is made possible through a partnership with Transitions, a Prague-based publishing and media training organisation
Last month, Moldova's government announced “extensive consultations” on a new draft strategy for justice reform....
The doctor sustained bruises on his neck.
An Arab expat in Umm Al Quwain has been sentenced to one year in jail for slapping a doctor at a hospital in the emirate. He was also fined Dh50,000.
The defendant, who admitted...
National Ambulance lauds emergency services in containing fire and saving lives.
Rescue teams battled a building fire late last night in UAE, which resulted in five casualties.
According to a statement issued by the National Ambulance on Monday, the Civil Defence...
