In the summer of 2017, a coalition of Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, began a blockade of neighboring Qatar and issued a list of demands to the ruling al-Thani family.
Government contacts UAE over Kinahan role in Fury-Joshua fight
The taoiseach has confirmed that the government has been in contact with the United Arab Emirates in relation Daniel Kinahan’s elevation to being an important player in the world of boxing.Mr Kinahan …
Irish government contacts UAE over crime boss role in Fury-Joshua bout
The Irish government has contacted the United Arab Emirates over the involvement of an Irish crime boss in a proposed boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua …
UAE economy to contract by 3.6% this year, central bank says
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) economy is likely to contract by 3.6% this year after economic activity slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the central bank said on Wednesday. In the first …
E-commerce will play ‘massive role’ in UAE retail: Dubai Future Foundation
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated e-commerce activity in the United Arab Emirates, and online shopping is likely to keep playing a “major role” even as businesses and consumers emerge from …
Atradius: UAE firms fear spike in payment defaults as pandemic chokes business
Corporations in the United Arab Emirates expect increased delays in payments from customers, a growing risk of default and an overall weakening in business performance as the country copes with the …
Expats Are Leaving Dubai, and That’s Bad for the Economy
Oxford Economics estimates the United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is a part, could lose 900,000 jobs — eye-watering for a country of 9.6 million — and see 10% of its residents uproot. Newspapers …
The Latest: UAE Capital Extends Virus Lockdown Another Week
The capital of the United Arab Emirates has extended an emirate-wide lockdown for another week over the coronavirus pandemic.
UAE Says Egypt Initiative for Libya Boosts Peace Track
The United Arab Emirates supports a new Egyptian peace initiative for Libya as a move towards a ceasefire and political solution, a senior official said on Monday. The UAE, Egypt and Russia back the …
Apple Stores in UAE to reopen on June 8
Apple is preparing to reopen more of its retail outlets as the spread of COVID-19 is being managed, with three Apple Stores in the United Arab Emirates opening for business on June 8 complete with the …