The United States called Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates “major security partners” early Saturday, a previously unheard of designation for the two …
Iran tests missiles under apparent watch of US nuclear sub
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran fired cruise missiles Thursday as part of a naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported, under surveillance of what appeared to be a U.S. nuclear …
UAE-Ireland ODI in Abu Dhabi postponed for fourth time with hopes match will be played on Monday
It is hoped that Ireland’s second one-day international against the United Arab Emirates, due to take place in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, will be played on Monday.
Abbas’ rival Dahlan coordinates UAE aid to Gaza as Palestinian elections near
The United Arab Emirates has sent a new medical aid shipment to the Gaza Strip, the second in a month, to help cope with the coronavirus crisis, raising questions about the role of Fatah’s dismissed …
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency
The United States on Friday sanctioned companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran …
The UAE And Qatar Are More Alike Than Apart
Yoan Valat/EPA The end of the embargo on Qatar and the resulting restoration of its ties with the United Arab Emirates will not resolve over their deep-seated differences. But the two sheikhdoms are …
Philippines Detects First Case of More Contagious Virus Strain
The Philippines said it detected in a passenger who arrived from the United Arab Emirates the first case of the more contagious Covid-19 strain that recently emerged in the U.K.
Land of Wine and Honey? Israeli Settlers Export to UAE, to Palestinian Chagrin
Wine produced in an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank and labelled “from the land of Israel” will soon be available for sale in the United Arab Emirates, settler business leaders said.
UAE signs joint defense agreement with Cyprus
The United Arab Emirates and Cyprus signed a defense cooperation agreement yesterday in the latest partnership between the Gulf country and a Mediterranean country. UAE Minister of State for Defense …
UAE daily coronavirus cases cross 3,000 as authorities push vaccine
The daily number of COVID-19 cases in the United Arab Emirates crossed the 3,000 threshold for the first time this week as authorities in the Middle East’s business and tourism hub urged people to …