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Dubai expects economic boost from UAE golden visa extension

Dubai said the economic growth rate could increase by up to 1% because of plans by the United Arab Emirates to extend to more categories a "golden" visa system which…

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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to start direct flights to Israel next year

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said on Monday it would start daily flights to Tel Aviv in March after the United Arab Emirates and Israel's established formal ties this year. Flight…

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UAE widens ‘golden’ visa to allow 10-year residency to some

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…

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Pandemic sends Emirates to half-year loss for first time over 30 years

State-owned Emirates said on Thursday that Dubai would help it through the coronavirus crisis after losses of $3.4 billion tipped the airline's holding company into its first half-year loss in…

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UAE cancels lenient penalties for ‘honour killings’

The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it was cancelling lenient penalties for so-called “honour killings” and amending inheritance laws for residents as part of a reform of personal and…

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UAE State-owned flydubai to start Tel Aviv flights this month

United Arab Emirates airline flydubai on Wednesday said it would start direct fights to Israel this month with twice daily services between Dubai and Tel Aviv. The announcement comes after…

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Emirates airline asks some pilots to take 12 months unpaid leave

Dubai's Emirates airline is asking some pilots to take a year of unpaid leave as it seeks to cut costs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The aviation…

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Foul play not suspected in dos Santos’ husband death in Dubai

Police in Dubai say they don’t suspect foul play in the death of Sindika Dokolo, the husband of the embattled Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos, after his death free diving…

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Etihad lays off more flight staff

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is removing four staff roles on its flights - including some on the catering side as well as butlers and nannies - with some affected employees…

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Photo of new born baby ‘trying to remove’ doctor’s mask becomes symbol of hope

A picture of a new born baby tugging at a doctor’s surgical mask is being interpreted as a symbol of hope as the world continues to overcome the coronavirus pandemic…

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Israel and UAE foreign ministers to meet in Germany

The foreign ministers of Israel and the United Arab Emirates will meet in Germany on Tuesday to discuss further steps in normalizing relations, officials said on Monday. Israel and the…

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Photo story: The Museum of the Future in Dubai

A handout photo made available on 03 October 2020 by the Government of Dubai Media Office shows Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE…

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UAE plans to land a spacecraft on the moon by 2024

The ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum has announced a plan to land a spacecraft on the moon and study its surface by 2024.…

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UAE introduces equal pay for men and women in private sector

The United Arab Emirates will introduce equal pay for men and women working in the private sector on Sept. 25, the state news agency (WAM) reported. “Female employees shall receive…

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UAE reopens all seven regions to foreign visitors

The United Arab Emirates will resume issuing visas to foreign visitors to all seven of its regions as of Thursday after a six-month suspension imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic,…

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UAE Central Bank urges banks to step up anti-money laundering efforts

The United Arab Emirates central bank said banks should increase anti-money laundering efforts to safeguard financial stability in the country. "To mitigate the risk of financial crimes ... banks are…

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Dubai’s Habtoor Group to open representative office in Israel

Dubai conglomerate Al Habtoor Group is to open a representative office in Israel, it said on Sunday. The United Arab Emirates and Israel last week agreed to establish bilateral diplomatic…

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Israel, Dubai diamond exchanges begin strategic collaboration

The Israel and Dubai diamond exchanges said on Thursday they have signed a strategic agreement to promote cooperation and dialogue between the two bourses. The agreement was announced two days…

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UAE and Bahrain to sign ‘normalisation’ agreement with Israel

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on Tuesday will become the latest Arab states to break a longstanding taboo when they sign agreements toward normalizing relations with Israel in a…

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UAE daily coronavirus cases surge to near peak level

The United Arab Emirates health ministry reported on Friday 931 new daily cases of the coronavirus following a recent surge in infections that are near the highest since the pandemic…

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Israel sees trade with UAE at $4 billion a year

Annual trade between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is expected to reach $4 billion, an Israeli minister said. Israel and the UAE announced in August they would normalise diplomatic…

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Emirates airline issued over $1.4 bln in coronavirus-related refunds

Emirates airline has issued over 5 billion dirhams ($1.4 billion) in refunds related to the new coronavirus crisis, it said on Monday. The Dubai-based carrier, which has processed more than…

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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad extends wage cuts until end of year

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways has extended the period of reduced pay for their staff until the end of the year, a spokeswoman for the carrier said on Sunday. Employees will…

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Dubai seeks to attract wealthy foreign retirees as expats leave

Dubai is seeking to attract wealthy foreign retirees as the economy of the Middle East trade and tourism hub reels from the coronavirus pandemic and low oil prices, prompting many…

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UAE reports over 500 new COVID-19 cases for second consecutive day

The United Arab Emirates recorded over 500 new COVID-19 infections for the second successive day on Tuesday after a rise in cases in the Middle East financial hub. The government’s…

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First-ever direct Israel – UAE commercial flight held today

A high-ranking US and Israeli delegation went to Abu Dhabi in the first-ever direct commercial passenger flight to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The El Al flight, numbered LY971 as…

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Two explosions rock Dubai, three killed

Three people were killed and several others were injured on Monday in two separate explosions in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi and its tourism hub Dubai, the police and…

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Israel – UAE relations ‘normalisation’ ceremony for September

Israel hopes to hold a signing ceremony in Washington for its normalisation deal with the United Arab Emirates by mid-September, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet said on…

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Geopolitics Insights – A Match in the Middle East Tinderbox

by Tonio Galea From CorporateDispatch PRO Amid a resurgence of the Covid-19 virus in many regions around the world and turmoil in Belarus and other countries, the United Arab Emirates…

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UAE cancels Israel boycott, allows economic agreements – state news agency

The president of the United Arab Emirates has issued a decree cancelling a law on boycotting Israel and allowing trade and financial agreements between the two countries, the UAE official…

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Pompeo discusses Libyan conflict, Iran with UAE counterpart

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the Libyan conflict and countering Iranian regional influence with his Emirati counterpart during a brief visit to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.…

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UAE could reintroduce curfew in some areas as COVID-19 cases rise

The United Arab Emirates could reintroduce a de-facto overnight curfew in some areas of the country if there are a high number of COVID-19 infections there, a government official said.…

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UAE could get F-35 jets in side agreement to Israel peace deal

The United States is eyeing the sale of stealthy F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates in a side agreement to the UAE's overtures to Israel, an industry insider…

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UAE connects first unit of Barakah nuclear plant to national grid

The United Arab Emirates has connected the first unit at its Barakah nuclear power plant to the national power grid, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp (ENEC) said on Wednesday. The plant…

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UAE summons Iran charge d’affairs

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has summoned Iran's charge d'affaires in Abu Dhabi in response to a speech by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani over its agreement to normalise ties with…

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Spain’s former King Juan Carlos ‘found’ in UAE

Spain’s former king Juan Carlos I has been in the United Arab Emirates since August 3, the Royal Household said on Monday after weeks of silence on his whereabouts. The…

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Israel’s President invites UAE’s de facto leader

Israel’s president on Monday invited the United Arab Emirates’ de facto leader to visit Jerusalem, praising his role in achieving a “noble and courageous” deal to normalise relations between Israel…

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UAE’s Israel deal met with Arab dismay but quiet welcome in Gulf

From cries of "betrayal" to fears about "falling dominoes", the deal making the United Arab Emirates the third Arab state to forge ties with Israel stirred anger and dismay around…

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Iran’s president says Emirates made ‘huge mistake’ with Israel deal

The United Arab Emirates has made a "huge mistake" in reaching a deal toward normalising ties with Israel, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday in a speech furiously condemning…

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UAE says Israel agreement removes time-bomb of annexation

The United Arab Emirates became the first Gulf Arab country to reach a deal on normalising relations with Israel on Thursday, securing an Israeli commitment to halt further annexations of…

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UAE and Israel agree to establish full diplomatic ties – Trump

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish full diplomatic ties as part of a deal to halt the annexation of…

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UAE lifts entry permit restrictions on foreign residents

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday lifted entry restrictions that required foreign residents who are overseas to seek approval before returning to the Gulf state. The UAE in March suspended…

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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways registers $758 million loss

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said its core operating loss deepened to $758 million in the first half of the year as passenger traffic fell by nearly 60% due to the…

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Foreign investment in Dubai plummets in first half 2020

Foreign direct investment in Dubai fell by 74% in the first half of the year compared to the same period of 2019, as the coronavirus pandemic stalled parts of the…

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UAE tells Turkey to stop meddling in Arab affairs over Libya

The United Arab Emirates minister of state for foreign affairs said on Saturday that Turkey should stop interfering in Arab affairs, criticising comments on Libya made by Turkey's defence minister.…

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UAE begins start-up operations at its first nuclear power plant

The United Arab Emirates has begun start-up operations in the initial unit of its first nuclear power plant, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) said on Saturday. The Barakah nuclear…

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Emirates to cover passengers for medical expenses, quarantine costs

Emirates will cover its passengers for COVID-19 related medical expenses and quarantine costs when they travel onboard Emirates, to and from the UAE and around the world, free of charge.…

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Trump, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss Libya in phone call

U.S. President Donald Trump and Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan discussed regional security issues including the "importance of de-escalation in Libya through the removal of foreign…

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UAE detects 293 new coronavirus infections

The UAE confirmed 293 new coronavirus cases after conducting 48,000 additional tests, state news agency WAM reported. The country now has 56,422 infections to date, it added. Two patients also…

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launched

Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, on Monday announced the launch of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a national airline of the United Arab Emirates will…

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UAE cancels visa extension for expatriates

The UAE Cabinet has revised its earlier regulations for residency visas of expatriates whose stay in the country was affected by the coronavirus pandemic. UAE residents, whether they are in…

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Dubai announces new coronavirus economic support worth over $400 million

Dubai has announced a new package worth 1.5 billion dirhams ($408 million) to help the economy cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the crown prince of the emirate,…

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Emirates resumes flights to 6 more cities

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Geneva (from 15 July), Los Angeles (from 22 July), Dar es Salaam (from 1 August), Prague and Sao Paulo (from 2 August),…

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UAE says it will test 2 million people for COVID-19 as cases rise

The United Arab Emirates plans to test two million people, or about 20% of the population, for the novel coronavirus over the next two months after the infection rate climbed…

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Dubai hotels ready to welcome foreign visitors as emirate reopens

Dubai's Atlantis resort, at the head of a palm tree-shaped island, workers in face masks clean cushions, sofas and king-size beds in luxury suites that have largely been vacant since…

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