12

Jul

UAE-Based Second Passport Holders Face Growing Uncertainty Amid Global Crackdown

Thousands of UAE residents who invested in Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes across the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia now face mounting uncertainty as Western governments tighten scrutiny of such schemes.…

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25

Nov

UAE arrests three suspects in killing of Israeli rabbi

Three people have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in connection with the alleged murder of an Israeli citizen, the Emirati interior ministry said. The ministry statement did not…

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02

Nov

Dubai and Abu Dhabi race to lure world’s wealth managers

Abu Dhabi is emerging from Dubai's shadow as it attracts its own share of asset managers' and billionaires wealth, helping cement United Arab Emirates' role as an alternative to global…

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03

Aug

UAE announces two-month grace period for holders of expired resident visa

The UAE has announced a two-month grace period for expired residency permit holders to exit the country or change their visa status without fines. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship,…

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26

Apr

UAE reports illness linked to contaminated water after floods

A small number of people in the United Arab Emirates have shown symptoms associated with contaminated water after heavy rains and floods, the health ministry said. The statement, carried by…

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18

Apr

What caused Dubai floods? Experts cite climate change, not cloud seeding

A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. At least 20…

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18

Apr

Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

Heavy rain has continued to batter Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world's second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of "very challenging conditions" and advised…

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26

Feb

Israeli industry minister meets Saudi counterpart at WTO talks in UAE

ABU DHABI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat met his Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Abu Dhabi…

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15

Jan

Lamborghini Urus Performante enters service with Dubai Police

The Lamborghini Dubai dealership continues its successful collaboration with Dubai Police, delivering an Urus Performante before the end of 2023, the year that marked its 60th anniversary. At a special…

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27

Dec

UAE’s Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks over Gaza war

DUBAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - An emirate in the United Arab Emirates, one of few Arab states that has official ties with Israel, has banned New Year's Eve fireworks this…

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13

Dec

Reaction to the final COP28 climate deal

DUBAI, Dec 13 (Reuters) - The COP28 climate summit adopted a final deal on Wednesday that for the first time calls on nations to transition away from fossil fuels to…

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13

Dec

UPDATED: Nations strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels

By Valerie Volcovici, Gloria Dickie and William James Representatives from nearly 200 countries agreed at the COP28 climate summit on Wednesday to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels to…

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11

Dec

Commonwealth boss warns of mass migration unless climate cash delivered

'Direct correlation' between climate and migration Richer countries need to increase adaptation funding Urges more ambition on loss and damage fund By Simon Jessop and Mohammed Benmansour DUBAI, Dec 11…

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11

Dec

COP28 enters crunch time with countries at odds over fossil fuels

By Kate Abnett, Valerie Volcovici and David Stanway DUBAI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - With the COP28 climate talks entering crunch time on Monday, U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell urged countries…

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11

Dec

What to watch at COP28 on Monday

DUBAI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - After being told by COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber to not "let me down", the almost 200 nations at the U.N. climate summit will be wrestling…

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07

Dec

UPDATED: U.S. still wants to see Saudi-Israel normalisation, energy envoy says

DUBAI, Dec 7 (Reuters) - U.S. energy envoy Amos Hochstein said on Thursday he did not think hope should be lost with regards to normalisation of relations between Saudi Arabia…

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07

Dec

Moldova volunteers to run COP29 climate summit, Serbia also mulls bid

Geopolitical deadlock over next U.N. climate talks Russia blocking EU countries from hosting Ukraine war, geopolitics complicate decision By Alexander Cornwell and Kate Abnett DUBAI, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Moldova…

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07

Dec

What to watch at COP28 on Thursday and Friday

DUBAI, Dec 7 (Reuters) - It's halfway through this year's U.N. climate talks, and negotiations over the draft of a final agreement are ramping up. While the COP28 conference venue…

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06

Dec

The elephant in the expo centre: Who’s hosting COP29?

By William James and Kate Abnett DUBAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) - There's an unprecedented deadlock at this year's COP28 U.N. climate summit over who will host next year's event. The…

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06

Dec

What to watch at COP28 on Wednesday

DUBAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) - As panel sessions at the U.N. climate summit focus on transportation and urban environments on Wednesday, national delegates will be digging into the details of…

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04

Dec

COP28 president denies he doesn’t respect climate science

By Gloria Dickie DUBAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber defended his role in hosting this year's U.N. climate summit on Monday and insisted he understood and…

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04

Dec

What to watch at COP28 on Monday

DUBAI, (Reuters) - Monday is finance day at COP28, which means more funding is likely to be announced for the climate cause. If that sounds familiar, that is because world…

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03

Dec

COP28 lines up new climate pledges – but do they work?

COP 'side deals' have boomed in recent years Voluntary climate pledges yield mixed results Some have led to tougher CO2-cutting policies By Kate Abnett DUBAI (Reuters) - While the world's…

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02

Dec

Cities face huge climate finance gap, study says

DUBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Cities are receiving only a fraction of the climate finance they need, especially in low-income countries, according to a study published on Saturday on the…

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02

Dec

What are leaders saying at the UN climate summit?

DUBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - World leaders addressed the COP28 summit on Saturday, where their countries' delegations are assessing progress towards meeting global climate goals. Here are the latest comments:…

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02

Dec

UPDATED: COP28: 117 countries agree to triple renewable energy, to push out fossil fuels

117 countries back pledge to triple world's clean power Goal would slash fossil fuel use this decade Smaller club of countries plan to scale up nuclear energy By Kate Abnett,…

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02

Dec

What to watch at COP28 on Saturday?

DUBAI, Dec 1 (Reuters) - World leaders are set to take the stage for a second day at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai on Saturday, as their governments lined…

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01

Dec

UN chief, COP28 president clash over future of fossil fuels

Leaders push starkly different hopes for fossil fuels King Charles III of Britain pleads for climate progress COP28 advisor from Marshall Islands quits in protest By Valerie Volcovici, William James…

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01

Dec

COP28: What are they saying at the U.N. climate summit?

DUBAI, Dec 1 (Reuters) - World leaders from nearly 200 countries were due to address the U.N. climate summit underway in Dubai, where their countries' delegations are assessing their progress…

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01

Dec

What to watch at COP28 on Friday?

DUBAI, Dec 1 (Reuters) - This year's COP28 climate summit, being held in the glitzy Middle East city of Dubai, clicks into its first full day of scheduled events on…

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30

Nov

World to hit 1.4C of warming in record hot 2023 

By Gloria Dickie DUBAI, Nov 30 (Reuters) - With a month to run, 2023 will reach global warming of about 1.4 degrees Celsius (2.5 Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels, adding to…

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30

Nov

COP28 opens with plea to work together on fossil fuels

COP28 president says engaging on fossil fuels 'essential' Countries and oil companies urged to work together Summit delegates hope for early approval of disaster fund deal By Kate Abnett, Maha…

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30

Nov

What happens at a COP climate summit?

By William James (Reuters) - Imagine a massive industry expo with the drama of a dozen simultaneous political conferences, a few flashes of impassioned protest and the occasional crowd crush…

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29

Nov

World to reckon with future of fossil fuels at COP28 climate summit

By Valerie Volcovici, Kate Abnett WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Delegates from nearly 200 countries will convene this week for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, where conference host and…

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28

Nov

COP28 climate summit puts spotlight on turning methane pledges into action

By Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) - Delegates at this year's U.N. COP28 climate summit are anxious to boost the world's climate change agenda with concrete plans for clamping down on the…

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17

Nov

Adverse weather disrupts some flights at Dubai’s main airport

Adverse weather in the United Arab Emirates has caused some disruption to flights at Dubai's main airport, a spokesperson for operator Dubai Airports said on Friday. "As of 10am UAE…

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12

Nov

UAE plans to maintain ties with Israel despite Gaza outcry

UAE hopes to moderate Israel's Gaza campaign Hamas seen by Abu Dhabi as existential threat UAE has close economic, security ties with Israel By Alexander Cornwell ABU DHABI (Reuters) -…

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16

Jun

Lebanon says UAE lifts visa ban

BEIRUT, June 16 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has lifted a visa ban on Lebanese nationals, Lebanon's foreign minister Abdallah Bou Habib told Reuters on Friday, following a temporary…

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10

Jun

COP28 president says fossil fuels phasedown is inevitable

By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) - The phasedown of fossil fuels is inevitable, the United Arab Emirates' incoming COP28 president said, in stronger remarks than previous comments where he called…

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01

Jun

UAE begins corporate tax roll-out, with free zones exempted

By Lisa Barrington DUBAI, June 1 (Reuters) - The UAE began rolling out a 9% business tax on Thursday, with exemptions for the many free zones which power its economy,…

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10

May

World not ready yet to ‘switch off’ fossil fuels, COP28 host UAE says

By Valerie Volcovici and Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates said that countries should agree to phase out fuel emissions - not the production of…

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01

May

Dubai crypto regulator awards first broker-dealer MVP operational license

DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) - BitOasis, a Middle East-focused crypto exchange based in the United Arab Emirates, has received the first broker-dealer minimum viable product operational license from Dubai's crypto…

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31

Mar

UPDATED: Russia’s MTS Bank guarantees UAE clients’ funds after licence withdrawn

MOSCOW, March 31 (Reuters) - Russia's MTS Bank on Friday guaranteed the safety of existing customers' funds in the United Arab Emirates for six months and said it would continue…

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30

Mar

UAE president names son Abu Dhabi crown prince, brothers to top roles

Abu Dhabi succession moves to next generation in Gulf-wide trend Analysts see further consolidation of power in Abu Dhabi UAE has emerged as a key regional player By Yousef Saba…

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19

Mar

Syria’s Assad arrives in United Arab Emirates in official visit

DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al Assad arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday for an official visit, accompanied by his wife Asma al Assad,…

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20

Feb

Photo Story: Libyan warlord Haftar visits Abu Dhabi  defence fair

Commander of the Libyan National Army, Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar (C), tours the 16th edition of International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and the 7th edition of the Naval…

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14

Jan

UAE’s Jaber says COP28 should be practical, leave no one behind

By Rachna Uppal and Yousef Saba ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates wants the COP28 climate conference it is hosting this year to be practical and…

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14

Jan

Qatar, UAE energy ministers say gas will be needed for long time

By Yousef Saba and Rachna Uppal ABU DHABI, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The world will need natural gas for a long time and more investment is required to ensure supply…

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02

Jan

Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax

DUBAI, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Dubai has suspended a tax of 30% on alcohol and dropped a licence fee previously needed to buy alcohol in the commercial and tourism hub,…

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12

Dec

UAE asks state entities to buy local in food security push

DUBAI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has directed government entities such as the armed forces and hospital authorities to buy locally grown produce to support agri-tech efforts…

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09

Dec

Joint UAE-Saudi statement says UAE president, Saudi crown prince led mediation to release Griner

DUBAI  (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates president and Saudi crown prince led mediation efforts that secured the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap with…

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13

Nov

UAE bans unapproved price increases for staple goods

CAIRO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has forbidden any increase in the prices of nine basic staple goods without prior government approval, state news agency WAM said…

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06

Nov

EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Dubai, UAE

A picture taken from 'The View At The Palm' observation deck shows the Burj Al Arab Luxury Hotel (L) and behind it the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa (Back),…

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02

Nov

Photo Story: Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022

Members of Al Fursan aerobatics demonstration team of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) perform during Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022 at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab…

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19

Oct

Russians are Dubai’s top non-resident property

DUBAI, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Russians were the top non-resident buyers of residential property in Dubai in the third quarter, consultancy Betterhomes said, as they seek a safe haven from…

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12

Oct

Chinese ‘flying car’ makes first public flight in Dubai

DUBAI, (Reuters) - A "flying car" built by Chinese electronic vehicle maker Xpeng Inc  made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates, as the company works towards launching…

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25

Sep

Israel to sell air defence system to United Arab Emirates, sources say

DUBAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Israel has agreed to sell an advanced air defence system to the United Arab Emirates, two sources familiar with the matter said, in the first such…

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