The Latest Breaking News from UAE

UAE President calls PM Modi, discusses West Asia situation and deepens strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They exchanged views on recent developments occurring in West Asia. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability efforts. Discussions also covered deepening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. New measures for cooperation in energy,…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

UAE presidential adviser Gargash says trust with Iran will take years to rebuild

The diplomatic adviser to the UAE president told a session in Dubai that relations with Tehran must continue, but that confidence broken by the attacks on the Gulf will take years to restore.

Euronews · Sep 17

Getaway to the UAE: Chennai roadshow charts Indian exporters’ evolution into regional players

The Chennai edition of the Gateway to the UAE roadshow, hosted by Ajman Free Zone in partnership with The Economic Times and Times of India Digital, unpacked the metamorphosis of the Indian exporter, from selling into the UAE to using it as an operating and distribution base for the wider…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

The Gulf’s female startup ecosystem is flourishing. So, where’s the funding?

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

Fortune · Sep 16

UAE cancels visas of thousands of Bangladeshis amid heightened scrutiny

In a troubling development, thousands of Bangladeshi expatriates in the UAE are facing unexpected visa cancellations, which has left many in a state of uncertainty. The Bangladeshi government is actively addressing the issue, pushing for a thorough examination of the reasons behind these cancellations. Many individuals who had traveled home…

The Times of India · Sep 16

UAE, the Muslim Brotherhood, RICO, and Defamation

From Nada v. United Arab Emirates, decided by Judge Amy Berman Jackson (D.D.C.) today: Plaintiffs Hazim Nada and his privately… The post UAE, the Muslim Brotherhood, RICO, and Defamation appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 15

Amazon's AWS is unable to restore access to Bahrain, one UAE cloud data zone after war damage

Amazon's cloud computing unit AWS said the damage in Bahrain spanned multiple so-called availability zones, which are clusters of one or more data centres in the same geographic region.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Ports giant DP World redraws Hormuz logistics with truck bet

DP World also set up hybrid sea-and-road services for shipments from Asia and the US, also via Turkey.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Houthi rebels’ control of Red Sea oil chokepoint exposes deep divisions in Brics

Houthi rebel forces have seized the Yemeni port of Mokha as well as Mayyun Island overlooking the Bab el-Mandab strait. This gives Iran’s most powerful remaining proxy force in the Middle East nearly complete control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast.

The Conversation · Sep 14

Dubai, Abu Dhabi residents return to a new normal: ‘Neither war, nor peace’

Six months into the Iran war, the UAE’s post-pandemic boom is facing its biggest test. Tourism, aviation, property and trade have taken a hit, but population growth, financial-sector expansion and demand for schools and skilled workers suggest Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to attract people and capital despite the conflict.

The Economic Times · Sep 14