The United Arab Emirates is making a bid to become a defense powerhouse in the Middle East less than two months after striking a historic deal to normalize relations with Israel, bulking up its …
The Latest: UAE defends decision to normalize Israel ties
The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 10:25 a.m. The United Arab Emirates has defended its decision to normalize ties with Israel and criticized interference in Arab affairs, an …
UAE, Israeli ministers discuss energy, technology cooperation
The United Arab Emirates’ minister of state for industry and advanced technology and head of state-run Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) met the Israeli ministers of Energy and Economy and …
Don’t Sell Weapons to the UAE
The proposed sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets and other weaponry to the United Arab Emirates has mainly drawn scrutiny for its potential effects on the new U.S.-brokered deal normalizing relations …
UAE plans to put a lander on the Moon by 2024
In a series of tweets, the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates has expressed his desire to see a UAE-made lander reach the moon. Sheikh Mohammed b Al Maktoum, who is also ruler of Dubai, says …
Israel stopped West Bank annexation due to normalisation deal with UAE: Arab League chief
Gheit said on Monday that Israel has suspended its plans to annex the West Bank due to the normalisation agreement it signed with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Speaking to Sky News Arabia, …
Abu Dhabi, UAE’s conservative capital, ends alcohol licenses
Abu Dhabi, the conservative capital of the United Arab Emirates, is eliminating its licensing system for alcohol purchases for drinkers after Dubai repeatedly loosened its own rules to boost sales and …
NMC placed into administration in UAE
NMC has been placed into administration in the United Arab Emirates, allowing the troubled hospital group to meet September salaries by securing an additional $325m in funding. During online hearings …
UAE: Who benefits the most from low interest rate – borrowers or savers?
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 1.50 per cent in March this year, but how has this impacted borrowers …
Qatar Airways says losses reach $1.9B amid pandemic, boycott
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long-haul carrier Qatar Airways on Sunday reported revenue losses of $1.9 billion for the past year, blaming the coronavirus pandemic, its liquidation of shares in …