From a Mars mission to splitting the atom to helping develop a Covid-19 vaccine, 2020 was a big year for the United Arab Emirates.
The Latest: UAE Islamic Body OKs Vaccines Even With Pork
The United Arab Emirates’ highest Islamic authority, the UAE Fatwa Council, has ruled that coronavirus vaccines are permissible for Muslims even if they contain pork gelatin.
Report: Indonesia, Oman may be next in line for normalization
The station says Indonesia and Oman may be next in line for establishing ties with Israel, following the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco. The report is unsourced. Indonesia is the …
UAE Economy Seen Contracting More Than Estimated This Year
The United Arab Emirates will likely suffer a deeper contraction this year than previously estimated, hurt by disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and lower oil prices.
UAE told Pakistan won’t recognise Israel until Palestine issue resolved: Qureshi
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Monday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leadership was told that Pakistan would not recognise Israel till the resolution of the Palestine issue.
UAE rolls out free Chinese vaccines to all citizens and residents
The United Arab Emirates is offering free Covid-19 vaccinations to all citizens and residents as it pushes ahead in the global race to achieve nationwide immunity against the coronavirus. A vaccine …
UAE Says Gulf Political Climate Supports Ending Qatar Conflict
The United Arab Emirates said there is support for mending the standoff with Qatar, but the media there is “undermining” that effort. The political and social climate in the Arabian Gulf looks toward …
UAE told Pakistan won’t recognise Israel until resolution of Palestine issue: Qureshi
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leadership has been told that Pakistan will not recognise Israel till the resolution of the Palestine issue.
Israel can only be recognised after Palestine conflict is resolved, Pakistan tells UAE
Qureshi said he was appraised of the United Arab Emirates’ policy on Israel during his recent visit to the neighbouring country. “I informed them of our policy that Israel could not be recognised …
UAE top diplomat acknowledges visa restrictions on Pakistan
The United Arab Emirates’ top diplomat has publicly acknowledged a so-far unexplained ban on visitors from Pakistan, which travel agents say also …