Travel agencies in countries across the Middle East and Africa say the United Arab Emirates has temporarily halted issuing new visas to their citizens, a …
First commercial flight between UAE and Israel lands in Tel Aviv
The first direct flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv landed Thursday, met by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the normalization of diplomatic ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
Will the Ethiopian conflict affect UAE-Egyptian relations?
As the conflict escalates between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray region, the United Arab Emirates’ support for the Ethiopian regime threatens to strain Emirati-Egyptian relations.
Dubai Gets Arab Gulf’s First, and Perhaps Last, Coal Power Plant
The United Arab Emirates is set to become the first Arab Gulf country to generate electricity from coal. As governments increasingly turn to cleaner fuels and the price of renewable energy falls, it …
Qatar Inks Deal for Minority Stake in Turkish Stock Exchange
Qatar announced on Thursday a series of high-profile investments in Turkey, its biggest ally in a years-long rift with Gulf heavyweights Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, including the …
Low-cost carrier FlyDubai begins Israel flights after deal
The low-cost carrier FlyDubai has begun regular flights to Tel Aviv, the latest sign of the normalization deal taking hold between the United Arab Emirates and Israel …
Sudan’s former PM Sadiq al-Mahdi dies from coronavirus in UAE
Leading Sudanese politician and former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi died from a coronavirus infection three weeks after being hospitalised in the United Arab Emirates, according to family sources and …
UAE suspends new visas for Pakistan due to ‘security concerns’: report
The United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, Iran, Syria and Afghanistan, according to a document issued by a …
Will UAE support to Ethiopia in Tigray conflict affect relations with Egypt?
As the conflict escalates between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray region, the United Arab Emirates’ support for the Ethiopian regime threatens to strain Emirati-Egyptian relations.
UAE halts new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim states – document
The United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, Syria, Afghanistan and Pakistan, according to a document issued by a …