The Latest Breaking News from UAE

Co Tyrone man detained in Dubai arrives home in ‘Christmas miracle’

Craig Ballentine, 33, from Cookstown, was arrested in the UAE in October over an online review he posted.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

'In cycling, you can just buy success' - Jonathan Vaughters on financial fairness, super teams and the sponsorship dilemma

'There should be some attempt to regulate the way riders are recruited, the way teams are constructed, and what is considered sort of financially fair'

Cycling News · Dec 20, 2024

'I will talk with Tadej and we'll decide' - UAE and Pogačar to discuss possible Vuelta a España start

Pogačar to ride either Giro d'Italia or Vuelta a España in 2025

Cycling News · Dec 20, 2024

Super-talent Jan Christen joins Pogačar and Torres with contract extension through 2030 at UAE Team Emirates

'The perfect place for myself to develop as a rider and make the next steps in my career' says 20-year-old

Cycling News · Dec 18, 2024

Irish Man Jailed in UAE for Leaving Negative Work Review, Could Spend Christmas in Prison

A Northern Irish man faces Christmas in UAE jail after posting a negative Google review of his former Dubai employer.

International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2024

End Of The Dubai Dream For Europe's Drug Lords?

Drug lords like Sean McGovern, a top lieutenant of the Kinahan cartel, and Faissal Taghi -- son of the infamous head of the Dutch-Moroccan Mocro Maffia -- used to hang out and party in Dubai's glitzy hotels and restaurants without a care in the world.

International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024

Turkey's Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE

Turkish officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to mediate to resolve tensions with the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

From Arkéa to UAE, these are the 2025 pro cycling team kits

French teams lead the way in new jersey design reveals as top teams also reveal new kits

Cycling News · Dec 12, 2024

'I've reached another level' - Adam Yates eyes Giro d'Italia GC fight in 2025

UAE Team Emirates leader to return to Italian Grand Tour after eight-year absence

Cycling News · Dec 11, 2024

Sir Keir Starmer ‘raised human rights’ with UAE amid efforts to free UK prisoner

Ryan Cornelius was originally detained in the UAE for 10 years as part of a bank fraud case, but his detention was extended by 20 years.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024