The Latest Breaking News from United Arab Emirates

UN Council OKs Watered-down Statement on Israel Settlements

The UN Security Council unanimously approved a watered-down statement strongly opposing Israel’s continued construction and expansion of settlements Monday. The vote came after high-stakes negotiations by the Biden administration succeeded in derailing a legally binding resolution that would have demanded a halt to Israeli settlement activity. The Palestinian-backed draft resolution…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

World Bank: Gulf Economies Are Becoming More Open

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries should follow the lead of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Gulf states in economic reforms, said World Bank Vice President for Middle East and North Africa Ferid Belhaj. Belhaj explained that Gulf countries worked on deep and structural reforms by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

No UN vote Monday on Israel settlements - diplomats

The United Arab Emirates told the U.N. Security Council that it will not call a vote on Monday on a draft resolution demanding Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory," according to a note seen by Reuters.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2023

Egypt's president praises UAE, seeking to heal Gulf aid rift

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has offered a monologue of praise for the United Arab Emirates, seeking to repair a rift between Cairo and the Gulf Arab states that have supplied billions of dollars in aid to his nation

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

Thailand, UAE to form closer trade ties

Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to form a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and establish a Joint Business Council to expand bilateral trade and investment cooperation, with the goal of increasing Thai exports to 30 billion baht this year.

Bangkok Post · Feb 8, 2023

Reliance, BPCL among buyers using UAE currency for Russian oil

Reliance Industries, Bharat Petroleum Corp and Nayara Energy are among Indian refiners using United Arab Emirates dirham to pay for some shipments of Russian crude as they navigate Western sanctions.

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2023

Hundreds attend funeral of Pakistan's ex-President Musharraf

Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf has been buried in his family’s hometown, the southern port city of Karachi, a day after a special plane transported his body from the United Arab Emirates where he died over the weekend

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Officials: Plane carrying Musharraf's body lands in Pakistan

Officials say a plane transporting the body of Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Karachi amid tight security

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Jurin optimistic on trade bonanza from UAE venture

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit is scheduled to lead delegations from the government and private sector to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during Feb 6-7, with a goal to raise Thai exports to the UAE by up to 30 billion baht this year.

Bangkok Post · Feb 4, 2023

French Foreign Minister visits Mideast in bid to reinforce regional friendships

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is in Riyadh this Thursday as part of a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in a bid to strengthen partnerships in the Middle East amid regional and international instability.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 2, 2023