The Latest Breaking News from UAE

GM Defense Signs MOU With UAE To Develop Electric Military Vehicles

The MOU covers advanced technologies such as fuel cells, power generation, and connectivity.

Motor1 · Feb 22, 2023

Cooperation Agreement Signed to Develop UAE-Oman Rail Network

Oman and Etihad Rail Company signed an agreement with Mubadala Investment Company to support the development of the 303km railway network, which connects Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The overall investment is valued at $3 billion. The partnership aligns with the two parties’ efforts to explore investment opportunities in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023

Grundberg Seeks Regional Support for Permanent Settlement in Yemen

United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with Diplomatic Adviser to the United Arab Emirates President Dr. Anwar Gargash. They tackled the latest developments in the Yemeni crisis and efforts to reach a ceasefire to pave the way for a sustainable political solution…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023

Russian firms showcase guns, missiles at UAE defence expo

A major defence expo kicked off in the United Arab Emirates on Monday with Russian firms participating in the maritime section despite Western pressure on Gulf states to help isolate Moscow and a strong showing by Israeli companies.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2023

Russia sells weapons at Abu Dhabi arms fair amid Ukraine war

Russia is offering weapons for sale ranging from Kalashnikov assault rifles to missile systems despite facing sanctions from the West over its war on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

World Bank: Gulf Economies Are Becoming More Open

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries should follow the lead of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Gulf states in economic reforms, said World Bank Vice President for Middle East and North Africa Ferid Belhaj. Belhaj explained that Gulf countries worked on deep and structural reforms by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

Long-term broadcast deal will be in jeopardy if India-Pakistan clash doesn't happen in Asia Cup: Source

KARACHI: A long-term lucrative media rights deal between the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the broadcaster could be in jeopardy if a solution is not found quickly to break the deadlock between India and Pakistan on the issue of hosting of the Asia Cup.

The Times of India · Feb 18, 2023

Daniel Kinahan fled to Dubai on heroin addict's passport

It was the second trip to the UAE he made in three months using a fraudulent travel document under the name of Seamus Walsh

Dublin Live · Feb 17, 2023

Kinahan mobster stripped of €1.5m in assets receives boost as 'fake passport' probe dropped

EXCLUSIVE: Browning had travelled to the UAE to meet mob boss Daniel Kinahan as part of his key role for the cartel

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

US Congress to Face Iranian Drone Threat

A bipartisan group of US senators has proposed a bill to face the threat of Iranian drones and to strengthen US partnerships in the Middle East. Senators Jim Risch and Bob Menendez, ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined in introducing the legislation, which seeks joint…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023