The Latest Breaking News from United Arab Emirates

UK Athletics admits causing death of Paralympian hit on head by metal pole during training

Father-of-five Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was preparing to represent the UAE at the World Para Athletics Championships in London in 2017 when part of a throwing cage fell on him and he died at the scene

The Independent UK · Feb 20

UK Athletics admits guilt after death of Paralympian during training in London

Abdullah Hayayei, who represented the United Arab Emirates, was preparing to represent his country in the F34 class discus, javelin and shot put.

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Sudan’s latest peace plan: what’s in it and does it stand a chance?

US president Donald Trump’s advisor on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, announced in February 2026 that Washington and three Middle East states – Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (collectively known as the Quad) – were close to finalising a detailed initiative aimed at ending Sudan’s war.…

The Conversation · Feb 11

Al Habtoor Group exits Lebanon and lays off employees after dispute with authorities

Al Habtoor Group, based in the United Arab Emirates, is closing its operations in Lebanon and laying off all employees

The Independent UK · Jan 28

This Middle Eastern city has just been named a tourism capital for 2026

The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.

Euronews · Jan 26

Cyprus water emergency: Citizens urged to reduce water use as dams reach record low

The country is looking to the United Arab Emirates for help with desalination.

Euronews · Jan 26

Russia launches ‘brutal’ attack on Ukraine as peace talks continue

Kyiv says Moscow used 396 drones and missiles in ‘another night of Russian terror’ on second day of talks in UAE

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion

The Independent UK · Jan 23

Prince of Wales to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia

William has previously visited neighbouring countries the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Saudi-UAE bust-up over Yemen was only a matter of time − and reflects wider rift over vision for the region

Years of simmering tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates exploded into the open on Dec. 30, 2025.

The Conversation · Jan 12