Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from United Arab Emirates

Astonishing 99 million cigarettes seized in truck as Welshman is arrested

99 million cigarettes were discovered in the back of the lorry, which had been shipped via the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Wales Online

Ornate Hindu temple opens doors in Islamic UAE

Dubai (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates' first purpose-built Hindu temple opened in Dubai on Tuesday, providing a place of worship and support network for the large Indian community including migrant labourers.

AFP

Erdogan Addresses Egyptian-Turkish Ties, Cairo Doesn’t Anticipate Any Progress

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country is developing ties with Egypt based on mutual interests. He made the remarks at a parliament session on Saturday marking the new legislative year, Anadolu Agency reported. “Our relations with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Israel are developing based on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Yemen's fate hangs in balance as truce collapses

Dubai (AFP) - The United Nations envoy for Yemen scrambled Monday to revive a six-month truce after a missed deadline raised fears of a return to war and prompted rebel threats against Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

AFP

UAE's latest bet on tech: a ministry in the metaverse

Dubai (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates, which already boasts the world's tallest skyscraper and has launched a bold Mars mission, now hopes to become a pioneer in the depths of the metaverse.

AFP

‘Trump is the man’: Barrack touted friendship to UAE in 2016

NEW YORK — In May 2016, as Donald Trump began racking up Republican primary victories, his friend Tom Barrack sent an email to an official in the United Arab Emirates.

Tribune News Service

China trials digital currencies for cross-border deals

SHANGHAI: A central bank digital currency trial focused on cross-border transactions involving China, Thailand, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates has been completed, as Beijing tries to internationalise its digital yuan.

Bangkok Post

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Thailand, China conduct digital currency trial

A central bank digital currency trial focused on cross-border transactions involving China, Thailand, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates has been completed, as Beijing tries to internationalise its digital yuan.

Bangkok Post

IGCF to Kick Off in Sharjah to Discuss Role of Communication in Global Economy

The 11th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) will kick off in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on September 28. The two-day event underlines the importance of the role played by government communication in global economic issues. It will address economic issues and ways to strengthen relations between various cultures…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE President to Meet with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Oman

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday. During his second state visit as president, he will meet with the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq to build upon the longstanding, brotherly ties and cooperation…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE, home to global hub Dubai, to ease virus restrictions

The United Arab Emirates, home to global business and travel hub Dubai, will ease masking requirements imposed over the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

UAE to Ease Virus Restrictions

The United Arab Emirates will ease masking requirements imposed over the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Monday. As of Wednesday, the wearing of face masks will no longer be required in public places, except for medical facilities, mosques and public transportation, the official WAM news agency reported. Masks will also be…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE agrees to supply Germany with gas, diesel as Scholz tours Gulf

Abu Dhabi (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates agreed Sunday to supply natural gas and diesel to Germany as part of an "energy security" deal to replace Russian supplies.

AFP

Germany's RWE and UAE's ADNOC Ink LNG Deal

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz witnessed on Sunday the signing of a new Energy Security and Industry Accelerator (ESIA) Agreement that will accelerate projects of joint interest between the UAE and Germany in energy security, decarbonization and climate action. The agreement was…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

AFP

United Arab Emirates agrees to supply Germany with gas, diesel

Abu Dhabi (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates agreed Sunday an "energy security" deal with Germany to supply liquefied natural gas and diesel as Berlin searches for new power sources to replace Russian supplies.

The Independent UK

German leader continues Gulf tour with stops in UAE, Qatar

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has planted a tree at a mangrove park in the United Arab Emirates, a token nod to environmentalism during a two-day visit to the Gulf region focused mainly on securing new fossil fuel supplies and forging fresh alliances against Russia

AFP

Germany's Scholz cites energy supply 'progress' on UAE visit

Abu Dhabi (AFP) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday his country was determined to never again rely on a single energy supplier and touted "progress" in gas projects while visiting the United Arab Emirates.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alimi Leads Yemeni Efforts in New York to Pressure Houthis

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, United States and Britain condemned the Iran-backed Houthi militias’ latest escalation in Yemen. Known as the Quad, the countries reiterated strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Yemen, and their commitment to stand by the people of Yemen through efforts…

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Reuters

Israel to sell air defence system to United Arab Emirates, sources say

Israel has agreed to sell an advanced air defence system to the United Arab Emirates, two sources familiar with the matter said, in the first such known deal between them since they forged ties in 2020.

Tribune News Service

Trump pal Thomas Barrack accused of being United Arab Emirates agent and trying to influence US policy for ‘power and money’

After Donald Trump won the 2016 election, his mega-rich pal Tom Barrack started formulating a plan with officials at the United Arab Emirates on how to influence U.S. policy — and was asked to provide information about who would be tapped for crucial Cabinet positions, federal prosecutors allege.

The Independent UK

Long a haven for wealth, Dubai will enforce UK court rulings

The United Arab Emirates has called on its courts to begin enforcing the judgements of British courts, in a move that could affect the city of Dubai’s status as a haven for the world’s wealthy

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Economy Minister: Global Economic Challenges Need Establishing Developmental Solutions

A UAE minister said on Tuesday that the current global economic challenges underscore the strategic importance of developing more developmental solutions through new economic sectors that are capable of fulfilling the sustainable development requirements and creating growth opportunities. Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq al-Marri stressed that the United Arab Emirates…

Reuters

Exclusive-Turkey sells battle-tested drones to UAE as regional rivals mend ties - sources

Turkish defence firm Baykar has delivered 20 armed drones to the United Arab Emirates this month and could sell more, two Turkish sources said, as a diplomatic detente between the former regional rivals expands into military contracts.

The Independent UK

Opening statements set for trial against close Trump ally

A close ally of Donald Trump is in court fighting charges he secretly worked as an agent for the United Arab Emirates

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gulf-Chinese Ministerial Meeting Tackles Boosting Economic Ties

The Gulf-Chinese ministerial council convened in New York on Monday on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah chaired the meeting as the Kingdom is the president of the current round of the council. The meeting was attended by…

1 … 10 11 12 13

People

Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Mohamed bin Zayed alNahyan

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

United Nations

28,864 stories