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The world leaders pushing for peace in Ukraine, and their motives

They claim to be honest brokers, but is that just a fig leaf to cover their moral bankruptcy?

The Guardian - UK

Real Estate Deals Grow 52% in the Gulf

Real estate deals in the Gulf countries grew by nearly 52 percent year-on-year in 2021 to $137.4 billion compared to $90.5 billion in 2020, according to an analysis by KAMCO Invest. Kuwait-based KAMCO, said Saudi Arabia contributed to more than 41 percent of the total value of deals, while the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Anti-money-laundering body puts UAE on global 'gray' list

A global body focused on fighting money laundering has placed the United Arab Emirates on its so-called “gray list.”

The Independent UK

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UAE placed on money-laundering grey list, promises 'robust' response

Dubai (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates has promised "robust actions" against money-laundering and terrorist financing after the Middle East financial hub was placed on a grey list of countries subject to heightened scrutiny.

AFP

UAE Officials Reaffirm Serious Commitment to Combat Financial Crime

UAE senior officials reaffirmed the Gulf country's strong commitment to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The UAE continues to implement an array of sophisticated and significant actions to combat financial crime and strengthen the effectiveness of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorist financing (CFT). The officials underscored UAE's efforts…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. calls for help to rehome Afghans who fled chaos of Taliban takeover

The United States still needs other nations to take Afghans who fled their homeland last year, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Friday, six months after Washington's chaotic withdrawal as the hard-line Islamist Taliban took control.

Reuters

US diplomat apologizes to thousands of Afghans stuck in UAE

A senior U.S. diplomat has apologized to thousands of Afghans stranded in the United Arab Emirates months after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban

The Independent UK

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UAE to Develop Methanol Facility in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed an agreement with Proman, one of the world's leading methanol producers, to develop the UAE's first world-scale methanol production facility at the TAZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. Under the agreement, Abu Dhabi Chemicals Derivatives Company (TAZIZ) and Proman will construct…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis: Gulf states cautiously navigate war on Ukraine

Gulf Cooperation Council states have high stakes in the war with ties to the West and relationships with Russia.

Al Jazeera

Cops make UAE flesh trade arrest

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has arrested a woman on suspicion of duping another woman into working as a prostitute in the United Arab Emirates.

Bangkok Post

UAE stance on Ukraine war reflects ‘strong alliance’ with Russia

UAE toes fine line as it navigates increasingly strong ties with Moscow amid US fallout over conflict, say analysts.

Al Jazeera

Live updates: Fitch downgrades Russia's credit rating

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Russia’s credit rating, citing a “severe shock” to fundamental conditions due to its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

UAE says Ukrainians eligible for visas on arrival, in apparent about-face

The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday that Ukraine nationals are eligible for visas on arrival in the Gulf Arab state, in an apparent reversal of a decision to suspend visa waivers to Ukrainians as thousands flee war in their country.

Reuters

U.S. ties with Gulf partner UAE are being tested, envoy says

U.S. ties with the United Arab Emirates are being tested, a senior Emirati diplomat said on Thursday, in a rare admission of strains in their strategic partnership which have been highlighted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

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Latest Ukraine updates: Talks spur deal on humanitarian corridors

Ukraine-Russia news from March 3: Kyiv and Moscow agree on plan for safe corridors to evacuate civilians.

Zenger

UAE Announces $5 Million In Humanitarian Aid For Ukraine Despite Neutral Stance On Russia

The UAE, along with other Gulf states, had previously adopted a neutral position on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The Hindu

The Libyan imbroglio gets more complicated

Peace requires a level of leadership and statesmanship that has not been apparent for several years

Reuters

'It's a crime: UAE tightens entry for Ukrainians as thousands flee war

The United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended a visa waiver for Ukrainian citizens, Kyiv's embassy in the Gulf Arab state said, at a time thousands of people are fleeing war in Ukraine.

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UAE National Rail Network Connects Abu Dhabi with Dubai

The UAE completed the railway directly linking Abu Dhabi with Dubai as part of Etihad Rail to connect the rest of the Emirates with an integrated railway network. The railway track marks the start of a new phase of logistic and economic integration between the two emirates and in preparation…

Daily Mirror

12 countries recently eased Covid travel rules for Brits including Italy and Cyprus

Countries such as Canada, the UAE, Spain, Greece and Australia that have relaxed travel restrictions for UK travellers including Covid tests and vaccine rules

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Kyiv TV tower hit in alleged attack

Russia-Ukraine crisis news from March 1: Washington says Russian ‘crimes’ in Ukraine are ‘mounting by the hour’.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Security Council Extends Yemen Arms Embargo to All Houthis

The UN Security Council voted Monday to extend to all of Yemen's Houthis an arms embargo that until now targeted only some leaders of the Iran-backed militias. Monday's resolution -- proposed by the United Arab Emirates, which is part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition -- was adopted with 11 votes…

Al Jazeera

UN Security Council extends Yemen arms embargo to all Houthis

Resolution proposed by UAE comes amid string of recent attacks on Gulf countries claimed by the Yemeni rebel group.

AFP

UN Security Council extends Yemen arms embargo to all Huthi rebels

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - The UN Security Council voted Monday to extend to all of Yemen's Huthi fighters an arms embargo that until now targeted only some leaders of the rebel group.

The Independent UK

Analysis: Ukraine war forces United Arab Emirates to hedge

The United Arab Emirates is hedging its positions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to avoid angering a country crucial to its economy

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