The Latest Breaking News from United Arab Emirates

UAE, Turkey Discuss Developing Military, Defense Cooperation

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Monday Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar, reported the state news agency WAM. The Turkish minister conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the greetings of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and his wishes of further…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 31, 2022

UAE, Egypt, Jordan Sign Industrial Partnership in 5 Sectors for Sustainable Economic Growth

The United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Jordan announced on Sunday an integrated Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth in Abu Dhabi. The partnership agreement aims to unlock new industrial opportunities and enhance sustainable economic growth in the three countries, across five promising industrial sectors, namely food and agriculture, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022

UAE Reports 3 More Monkeypox Cases

The United Arab Emirates recorded three more cases of monkeypox, the health ministry said on Monday, nearly a week after announcing the Gulf state's first case of the virus. The ministry did not reveal any details about the individuals infected. The first case was a 29-year-old woman visiting the country…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022

US Slaps Sanctions on Hamas Official, Finance Network

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a Hamas finance official and a network of financial facilitators and companies that have generated revenue for the Palestinian movement, the Treasury Department said. The sanctions target Hamas' Investment Office, which holds assets estimated to be worth more than $500 million, including…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022

Trump's inaugural chair pleads not guilty to latest charges

The chair of former President Donald Trump's inaugural committee has pleaded not guilty to the latest charges in an indictment accusing him of secretly working for the United Arab Emirates to influence Trump's foreign policy

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

UAE Detects First Case of Monkeypox

Health authorities in the United Arab Emirates detected on Tuesday the country’s first case of the monkeypox virus in a young woman who traveled from West Africa. The government said little about the patient, but stressed that authorities were investigating her contacts and "taking all necessary measures" to limit the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 24, 2022

United Arab Emirates investors back bp's Teesside hydrogen project

ADNOC has acquired 25% of H2Teesside project which bp says will progress it to the next stage of design, while Masdar has signalled it will acquire a stake in HyGreen Teesside

Birmingham Post · May 24, 2022

Coleen Rooney pictured on holiday in Dubai as she awaits ‘Wagatha’ trial verdict

The couple missed the final day of their libel trial after jetting off to the United Arab Emirates last Thursday

Evening Standard · May 24, 2022

Taliban to sign agreement with UAE to cooperate on airport operations

The Taliban administration will sign an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to share responsibility for operating airports in Afghanistan, the group's acting deputy prime minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 24, 2022

Abu Dhabi says 2 killed, 120 injured in gas cylinder blast

Police say a gas cylinder explosion in the capital of the United Arab Emirates has killed two people and injured 120 others

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022