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Stories by Damian Reilly

Abu Dhabi

EXCLUSIVE: Abu Dhabi has shifted autonomous transport from pilots to public roads – HE Al Shorafa

Written by Damian Reilly Wed 12 Nov 2025Wed 12 Nov 2025

Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport says driverless taxis, buses and drones have already moved from trials to full deployment

female athletes

EXCLUSIVE: Garbiñe Muguruza defends tennis doping controls amid WTA Riyadh Finals success

Written by Damian Reilly Tue 11 Nov 2025Tue 11 Nov 2025

WTA Finals Riyadh Tournament Director insists tennis takes integrity seriously, hails thrilling new era of women’s tennis

Coca-Cola Arena

Western outrage over Riyadh’s comedy festival misses the point

Written by Damian Reilly Fri 24 Oct 2025Fri 24 Oct 2025

Maybe the real problem isn’t that Saudis are laughing – it’s about who controls the punchline

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, founder and CEO of KBW Ventures

fake social media account

EXCLUSIVE Prince Khaled blasts Meta for ignoring online scams: “They are only here to profit”

Written by Damian Reilly Mon 20 Oct 2025Mon 20 Oct 2025

HRH accuses social media company of prioritising financial gain over protecting vulnerable Gulf users from fraud

Analysis: Trump says the war is over. Is he right?

Written by Damian Reilly Mon 13 Oct 2025Tue 14 Oct 2025

He wouldn’t be the first American president to call time on a Middle East conflict prematurely

Immigration

UK must emulate UAE or go bust, says Reform UK’s Richard Tice

Written by Damian Reilly Tue 7 Oct 2025Wed 29 Oct 2025

Britain must stop being decadent and follow the Emirates’ example of energy, ambition and pride, says party’s deputy leader