The Latest Breaking News from UAE

UK prime minister in UAE, Saudi Arabia to press for more oil

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in the Gulf for meetings in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia aimed at easing skyrocketing gasoline prices as the West grapples with economic headwinds from Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

Susanna Reid accuses Liz Truss of double standards over Boris Johnson's trip to Saudi Arabia and UAE

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid hit out at the Foreign Secretary who previously said the UK shouldn't be doing deals with authoritarian regimes.

Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022

Emirates to Launch Flights to Tel Aviv on June 23

Emirates confirmed on Tuesday it will be kicking off daily flights to Israel's Tel Aviv from June 23, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM). Emirates will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on the route, featuring eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie flat seats in Business Class and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022

China-UAE ties raise US technology safety questions for lawmakers - Roll Call

U.S. lawmakers want more information from the intelligence community about deepening ties between China and the UAE, an American ally.

Roll Call · Mar 15, 2022

Analysis: Can the UAE be a safe haven for Russian oligarchs?

The UAE has toed a middle line over Ukraine, but can the Biden administration put the pressure on it to change?

Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2022

Johnson faces uphill task to convince Saudis and UAE to boost oil production

Analysis: PM will try and succeed where Biden failed but is unlikely to get a sympathetic hearing

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2022

Russian Capital Flees To Dubai Through Crypto

Cryptocurrency companies located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are seeing an unprecedented influx of requests from Russian customers who wish to liquidate billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency as the Russian ruble plunges due to increasingly harsh economic sanctions.

Benzinga · Mar 14, 2022

UAE Reassures Sudan, Pledges Support to Reach National Consensus

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has affirmed his country’s support for Sudan to reach national consensus and ensure stability.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2022

Sharjah to Host 49th Watch & Jewelry Middle East Show

Sharjah is set to host on March 23-27 the 49th edition of the Watch & Jewelry Middle East Show (WJMES), the largest event of its kind on the agenda of specialized trade fairs in the UAE and the region. From the finest jeweler to hottest trends, latest products, special deals…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2022

Middle East nations refrain from sanctioning Russia

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has put several states in the Middle East in a very difficult position. On the one hand, they cannot openly condone aggression and the invasion of an independent country by a powerful neighbor and so they must speak against it (without angering Moscow), and on…

Dynamite News · Mar 14, 2022