The Latest Breaking News from United Arab Emirates

US Vice President, Officials Heading to UAE to Pay Respects

A high-powered American delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to pay respects to the federation's late ruler and meet with the newly ascended president. The delegation included Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, CIA Director William Burns and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 16, 2022

US vice president, officials heading to UAE to pay respects

A high-powered American delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris is flying to the United Arab Emirates  to pay respects to the federation’s late ruler and meet with the newly ascended president

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Delegation of Saudi Princes Condoles UAE President on Death of Sheikh Khalifa

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Sunday a delegation of Saudi princes, who offered their condolences over the death of late President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The delegation included Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Prince Mansour…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 16, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Mohammed bin Zayed on his Election as UAE President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, congratulated Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his election as president of the United Arab Emirates. During a telephone call on Saturday, he wished him success in serving the UAE and its people and that he…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 15, 2022

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan elected United Arab Emirates President

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan is officially appointed the new leader of the United Arab Emirates, succeeding his half-brother and former president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nayhan, who died on Friday.

ABC News · May 14, 2022

Biden Congratulates ‘Long-time Friend’ Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed on Election

US President Joe Biden congratulated on Saturday his “long-time friend” Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his election as President of the United Arab Emirates.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 14, 2022

UAE prince who reshaped region named ruler of oil-rich power

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the man who has long controlled the levers of power in the United Arab Emirates, has succeeded his late brother as ruler.

Tribune News Service · May 14, 2022

UK’s PM to Travel to UAE to Pay Respects

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will travel to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to pay respects following the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, his office said on Saturday. Johnson, who said he was deeply saddened to learn of the death, will also use the visit "to reinforce…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 14, 2022

UK PM Johnson to travel to UAE to pay respects

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will travel to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to pay respects following the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, his office said on Saturday.

Reuters · May 14, 2022

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on his Election as UAE President

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of his election as President of the United Arab Emirates by the Federal Supreme Council, the Saudi Press Agency reported Saturday.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 14, 2022