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The United Arab Emirates is banning Disney and Pixar's 'Lightyear' spinoff

The movie, which chronicles the adventures of space cadet Buzz Lightyear, is slated to be released June 16.

WEKU · Jun 14, 2022

Buzz Lightyear film banned in 14 countries over same-sex kiss

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are among the nations refusing to show the Toy Story spin-off

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2022

Pixar’s Lightyear banned by United Arab Emirates over lesbian kiss

Other Muslim-majority countries likely to follow UAE, which has refused the film a licence for public screening

Wales Online · Jun 14, 2022

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To Infinity And Not Saudi Arabia: 'Lightyear' Banned In Country Over Same-Sex Kiss

Highly anticipated movie “Lightyear” will not be released in two international territories. Here’s why the latest movie in the Toy Story franchise won’t be included there.

Benzinga · Jun 13, 2022

UAE bans Disney-Pixar film over same-sex relationship characters

The United Arab Emirates on Monday banned Walt Disney-Pixar's animated feature film "Lightyear" from screening in cinemas because it features characters in a same-sex relationship.

Reuters · Jun 13, 2022

United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing

The United Arab Emirates has banned the upcoming Pixar animated feature “Lightyear” from showing in movie theaters amid reports that the film includes a kiss between two female characters

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

UAE, Morocco to Expand Economic Partnership through New Strategies

The United Arab Emirates and Morocco are keen on expanding commercial and economic ties, particularly in the future economy sectors, and taking advantage of Morocco's strategic location. UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri noted that cooperation between the two countries had made progress recently. Bin Touq led…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 12, 2022

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Israeli PM Bennett in snap UAE visit amid standoff with Iran

Israel's prime minister was on a surprise visit to the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Israeli PM Bennett visits Abu Dhabi, to meet UAE president

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday and will meet its president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyanan, an Israeli statement said.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022

UAE Central Bank Expects Real GDP Growth to Reach 4.2% in 2023

The United Arab Emirates' central bank said on Wednesday it expects real GDP growth to reach 4.2 percent next year, up from its earlier forecast of 3.3 percent. The central bank estimated the non-oil GDP growth to reach 3.9 percent in 2023 compared with previous estimates of 3.3 percent, while…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 9, 2022

Armed Drone Attack Wounds Three in Iraqi Kurdistan

Three people were wounded Wednesday evening after an armed drone struck a road in the suburbs of Iraqi Kurdistan's Erbil, security services said. "Several vehicles were damaged" in the attack, the Kurdistan Autonomous Counter-Terrorism Agency said in a statement, which took place on the road that connects Erbil to Pirmam…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 9, 2022

Cabinet nod for India-UAE pact on industrial cooperation

The Union Cabinet signed a MoU between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation in the field of industries and advanced technologies

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2022

Bailey Wright and Australia one game away from booking a place at World Cup finals

Australia's win against the United Arab Emirates has earned them a winner-takes-all game against Peru next week

Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2022

‘The job is only half done’: Socceroos turn focus to Peru after crucial UAE win

Australia’s celebrations following victory over the United Arab Emirates have been tempered by an acceptance that the job is not yet complete

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022

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The New Daily · Jun 7, 2022

Socceroos keep World Cup dreams alive with victory over UAE

The Socceroos have kept Australia's World Cup dream alive by claiming victory over the United Arab Emirates in their Asian play-off in Qatar.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2022

United Arab Emirates 1-2 Australia: World Cup 2022 qualifying playoff – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Socceroos’ hopes of reaching the 2022 World Cup remain alive thanks to Ajdin Hrustic’s late winner in Doha

Reuters · Jun 7, 2022

South Africa's ANC calls for swift extradition of arrested Guptas

South Africa's governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), on Tuesday called for the swift extradition of Rajesh and Atul Gupta after they were arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Dubai police arrest 2 in South African corruption case

Dubai police say they have arrested two brothers from the Gupta family wanted in connection with a corruption case involving former South African President Jacob Zuma, the latest high-profile extradition case involving the United Arab Emirates

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022

Australia Happy to Reach World Cup Finals 'the Hard Way'

Coach Graham Arnold is counting on "Aussie mental strength" to see his side to victory over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and through to another playoff battle for a place in the World Cup finals. Arnold said that Australia seem to like qualifying the "hard way" but insisted that…

France 24 · Jun 7, 2022

South Africa confirms arrest of Gupta brothers in UAE for corruption

Dubai police on Tuesday said it was coordinating the extradition to South Africa of Atul and Rajesh Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption under former South African president Jacob Zuma.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022

US, UAE Highlight the Need to Restore Stability in Afghanistan

The United Arab Emirates emphasized on Monday the necessity to pursue the efforts to promote stability in Afghanistan in cooperation with the regional partners and international community. Minister of State in the UAE Ahmed Al-Sayegh said the move is necessary to serve the interests of the Afghani people and improve…

Dynamite News · Jun 7, 2022

Gupta brothers, linked to graft against ex-South African Prez Zuma, held in UAE

The South African government has said that the law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta of the Gupta family, allegedly linked to former President Jacob Zuma in connection with financial wrongdoing. Full story:

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2022

Monkeypox: ‘This is an entirely new spread of the disease’

One thousand confirmed cases of monkeypox, a disease originating in Africa, have been recorded since early May across at least 30 non-endemic countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, France, the United States, Australia, United Arab Emirates and Israel. But what is this virus? Who is affected? And should…

Reuters · Jun 6, 2022

South Africa says UAE arrests Gupta brothers, wanted on corruption charges

South Africa on Monday said the United Arab Emirates had arrested Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption under former South African President Jacob Zuma.

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022

Nepal U19s women's side bowled out for just eight in astonishing World Cup qualifier loss

Nepal were bowled out for just eight in an Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup qualifier against the United Arab Emirates, with six players getting out for nought

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