The Latest Breaking News from UAE

CM, Jaishankar shadow-box on motive of latter's visit

External Affairs Minister hints that UAE gold smuggling case is on Centre's front burner

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2022

Britons accuse UAE of torture before U.N. committee

Two British men who had been detained in the United Arab Emirates gave evidence before a U.N. committee on torture on Tuesday, with one saying he was subjected to solitary confinement and the other abuse with an electric shock baton.

Reuters · Jul 12, 2022

High UAE gas prices stand out where cheap fuel was the norm

Fuel prices in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates have soared since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Exclusive-United Arab Emirates set to run Kabul airport in deal with Taliban, sources say

The Taliban and the United Arab Emirates are poised to strike a deal for the Gulf nation to run Kabul airport and several others in Afghanistan that could be announced within weeks, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

Reuters · Jul 7, 2022

US, Israel push Arab allies for joint defence pact amid Iran tensions

The United States and Israel are seeking to lay the groundwork for a security alliance with Arab states that would connect air defence systems to combat Iranian drone and missile attacks in the Middle East, four sources familiar with the plan said.

Reuters · Jul 7, 2022

Yemen Govt Welcomes Acceleration of Saudi-Emirati Support

The legitimate Yemeni government welcomed on Wednesday the acceleration of aid from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The decision to speed up the delivery of the aid was announced last week during a meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Chairman of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022

Senior Garda to be based in UAE as they continue Kinahan cartel pursuit

Mob boss Daniel has been in Dubai since 2016, while his father Christy Snr and brother Christy Jnr are also based in the region

Dublin Live · Jul 7, 2022

UAE President Receives GCC Secretary-General

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Talks focused on ways of boosting joint GCC action for the best interest of peoples of GCC member states and fulfilling their aspirations for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 6, 2022

UAE Minister: CEPA Pacts with India, Israel, Indonesia to Drive 2.6% Economic Growth

The comprehensive economic partnership agreements (CEPA) signed between the UAE, India, Israel, and Indonesia in the first half of 2022 will help the national economy to grow by 2.6 percent in 2030, announced Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani al-Zeyoudi. Zeyoudi described the growth percentage as "excellent", saying that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 5, 2022

Digital Bank Zand Receives UAE Banking License

Emirati digital banking start-up Zand, which provides retail and corporate services, said on Tuesday it had been granted a banking license from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. The license, which authorizes and regulates Zand to operate as a fully independent bank, was awarded on June 30, Chief…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 5, 2022