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Saudi-UAE Tensions Rise After Airstrike

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its national security was a red line and backed a call for United Arab Emirates forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after…

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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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Italy’s Meloni bags UAE investment pledge worth $40 billion

The United Arab Emirates plans to invest $40 billion in Italy, the two countries said at a bilateral summit in Rome, without providing any time frame. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…

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Saudi Arabia, UAE seen as possible venues for Trump-Putin summit

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seen by Russia as possible venues for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, two Russian sources…

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Italy, Albania, UAE sign deal for energy subsea interconnection

Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates signed on Wednesday a deal worth at least 1 billion euros ($1 billion) to build a subsea interconnection for renewable energy across the…

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UAE in talks with US, Israel about provisional government for post-war Gaza

The United Arab Emirates has discussed with Israel and the United States participating in a provisional administration of post-war Gaza until a reformed Palestinian Authority is able to take charge,…

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Heineken plans brewery in Emirates

A Heineken joint venture plans to build the Gulf's first major commercial brewery in Dubai, the metropolitan city where glitzy bars and restaurants attract millions of tourists each year. Sirocco,…

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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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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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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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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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Iran says Israeli presence in UAE is a threat

The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards navy said on Tuesday Israel's presence in the United Arab Emirates was a threat to Tehran and this "should not happen". Iran has…

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Egypt announces $35 billion UAE investment on Mediterranean coast

By Patrick Werr and Karin Strohecker ADQ-led consortium to invest in prized coastal area Signatories say deal could eventually deliver $150 bln Egypt struggling with chronic foreign currency shortage CAIRO…

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UAE launches technology fund for developing nations

DUBAI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates on Monday launched a fund to finance the development of sophisticated technology in developing nations. The fund was launched with capital…

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UAE adopts new federal law on public private partnerships

DUBAI, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has adopted a new law regulating public-private partnerships, which came into force on Dec. 1, state news agency WAM said on…

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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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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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UPDATED: Putin talks oil, Gaza and Ukraine on Middle East trip, to meet Saudi’s MbS

Putin to meet MbS Putin meets Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Putin starts rare trip to Middle East Oil, OPEC+, Gaza, Ukraine on the agenda Putin to meet Iranian…

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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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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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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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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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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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From Russia with gold: UAE cashes in as sanctions bite

By Peter Hobson The United Arab Emirates has become a key trade hub for Russian gold since Western sanctions over Ukraine cut Russia's more traditional export routes, Russian customs records…

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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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Coinbase considers UAE a potential international hub

DUBAI, May 8 (Reuters) - Coinbase Inc Chief Executive Brian Armstrong on Monday said that the United Arab Emirates could serve as a hub for the Middle East as well…

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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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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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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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Italy’s Meloni says on track to rebuild ‘excellent’ relations with UAE

MILAN (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday said her meeting with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan had gone well and the two governments…

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COP28 president-designate says world needs climate ‘course correction’

The United Arab Emirates climate envoy and designated president of the COP28 climate summit said on Tuesday the world needed a "course correction" to limit global warming, adding that he…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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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UAE non-oil private sector grows at fastest pace in 38 months – PMI

DUBAI, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' non-oil private sector grew in August at its fastest pace since June 2019, boosted by better demand and lower selling prices,…

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$1,361 fine for leaving children unattended in car in UAE

A $1,361 fine will be issued to anyone who leaves children unattended in cars in the UAE, which may result in injuries or deaths, the Abu Dhabi Police warned this…

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Wizz Air suspends relaunch of Russia-UAE flights as criticism mounts

DUBAI, Aug 19 (Reuters) - European budget carrier Wizz Air WIZZ.L has suspended plans to resume flights from the Russian capital of Moscow to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, amid mounting criticism…

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UAE non-oil private sector picks up pace in July – PMI

DUBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' non-oil private sector grew in July at its second-fastest pace this year as business activity picked up on strong demand and higher sales…

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Rights group says UAE has detained U.S. lawyer who represented Khashoggi

July 16 (Reuters) - United Arab Emirates authorities have detained Asim Ghafoor, a U.S. citizen and civil rights attorney who previously served as a lawyer for slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi,…

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UAE announces incentives to attract 300 digital companies

DUBAI, July 6 (Reuters) - A United Arab Emirates minister announced on Wednesday incentives aiming to attract 300 digital companies to set up offices in the oil-rich Gulf nation within six to…

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United Arab Emirates doubles support for low-income Emirati families

DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates is doubling the financial support it provides for low-income Emirati families to 28 billion dirhams ($7.6 billion) to help them with soaring living…

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Emirates SkyCargo expands capacity with delivery of new freighter

Emirates SkyCargo, a leader in the global airfreight industry, received delivery of a new Boeing 777F. This latest addition takes its dedicated 777 freighter fleet to 11 aircraft. From Boeing’s…

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Disney+ takes on rivals in Middle East streaming market

DUBAI, June 9 (Reuters) - Disney+launched its steaming service in the Middle East and North Africa on Wednesday, vying for market share in a region where the population is young but few…

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Photo Story: Al Gaffal Dhow race in Dubai

Crew of Hasheem dhow owned by Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan celebrate after winning the Al Gaffal Dhow Race outside Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday. Al…

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UAE’s newly elected ruler sees Iran, Islamists as threat to Gulf safe haven

United Arab Emirates strongman Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who was formally elected president on Saturday, led a realignment of the Middle East that created a new anti-Iran axis with…

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World leaders pay respects in UAE after death of pro-West president

DUBAI, May 15 (Reuters) - World leaders began descending on the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to offer condolences on the death of President Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who was…

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UPDATE – Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president

DUBAI, May 14 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' de facto leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan was elected president of the Gulf Arab state by a federal supreme council on Saturday,…

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UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies

DUBAI, May 13 (Reuters) - United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, state news agency WAM reported on Friday. He was also ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate.…

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Photo Story: Stan the T. rex on show at Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi

The 67-million year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil 'Stan' is on display as part of a new exhibit at the Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The new museum…

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Israel says UAE free trade deal reached

JERUSALEM, April 1 (Reuters) - Israel and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement, Israel's Economy Ministry and the UAE foreign trade minister said on Friday, after formally establishing ties…

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Binance steps up hiring, activity in crypto hub Dubai

DUBAI, March 31 (Reuters) - Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is recruiting over 100 positions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is helping to shape Dubai's new virtual…

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Most crew members from UAE sunken ship rescued by Iran

DUBAI, March 17 (Reuters) - All but one of the 30 crew members of a United Arab Emirates cargo ship that sank off Iran have been rescued, Iran's official IRNA…

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Fearing West’s wrath, Russia’s rich look to stash wealth in Dubai

Rich Russians are trying to shift some of their wealth from Europe to Dubai to shield assets from a tightening wave of Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of…

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