Photo via Facebook) The United Arab Emirates marketed its “peace” deal with Israel as a way to stop further Israeli annexation of occupied Palestinian land. Instead, it has all but explicitly …
Coronavirus: UAE central bank defers virus-related loan payment deferral
The United Arab Emirates will extend a key component of its coronavirus relief package – loan payment deferrals – through June 2021, the central bank said. Retail and corporate customers affected by …
UAE central bank extends banking stimulus scheme to stem coronavirus impact
The United Arab Emirates central bank said on Monday it had extended to June 2021 the applicability period of key components of a stimulus scheme to support retail and corporate banking customers and …
UAE Gets First Rating From Fitch Ahead of Federal Bond Sale
The United Arab Emirates was assigned the fourth-highest investment grade at Fitch Ratings as the Gulf nation prepares to issue a federal bond for the first time.
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdellatif al-Zayani to make first visit to Israel
Bahrain and its Gulf neighbour, the United Arab Emirates, both signed US-sponsored normalisation accords with Israel on September 15 at the White House …
Israel, EU discuss possible rail between Mediterranean and Gulf states
The discussion came after Israel recently signed historic deals to normalize ties with Gulf states Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
UAE national carrier to start flying to Tel Aviv next spring
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, says it will start operating daily nonstop flights to Tel Aviv next spring …
UAE widens 10-year residency ‘golden’ visa eligibility
The United Arab Emirates will extend its “golden” visa system – which grants 10-year residency in the Gulf state – to certain professionals, specialised degree-holders and others, the UAE’s vice …
Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in Jerusalem
When the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalize relations with Israel, the Palestinians decried the move as a “betrayal” of both Jerusalem, where they hope to establish the capital of their future …
UAE widens ‘golden’ visa to allow 10-year residency to some
The United Arab Emirates has approved granting “golden” visas allowing 10-year residency to certain professionals, specialised degree-holders and others, Dubai’s ruler said on Sunday.