YOU WONT BELIEVE: 44 - What They Never Told You

UAE Announces Death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, state news agency WAM reported on Friday. He was 73. The UAE’s Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a 40-day period of mourning and a three-day suspension of work in all ministries and the private sector beginning Friday, including…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

In Middle East, U.S. general hears concerns about American commitment

The new U.S. general overseeing American forces in the Middle East said allies were concerned about long-term U.S. commitment to the region, as he wrapped up a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday.

Reuters · May 13, 2022

French court investigates Interpol chief over torture claims

French judges have opened an investigation into torture allegations against Interpol president Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Now in spotlight, Dubai Jews struggle for public synagogue

The fast-growing population of Jewish immigrants to the United Arab Emirates  may feel freer than ever to express their identity in the autocratic Arab sheikhdom, which has sought to brand itself as an oasis of religious tolerance

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Russian-speaking visitors to UAE resort town dip, offset by others

Russian-speaking tourists to the town of Ras Al Khaimah, part of the United Arab Emirates, have dipped since Russia invaded Ukraine, but visitors from other markets have offset that fall and overall visits are up this year, an official said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

Roos to face Jordan before Qatar play-offs

The Socceroos have teed up a friendly with Jordan in Doha as preparation for their cut-throat World Cup qualifying play-off against the United Arab Emirates.

AAP · May 10, 2022

Greece, UAE Agree Joint Investments in Energy, Other Sectors

Greece and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to jointly fund investments worth 4 billion euros ($4.2 billion) in the Mediterranean country and explore further cooperation in the energy sector, the Greek prime minister's office said on Monday. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 9, 2022

'I want change': Lebanese abroad vote in May 15 election

Lebanese in more than 40 countries will start voting in a national election on Sunday, with many set to back political newcomers after the worst crisis since Lebanon's 1975-90 civil war led to widespread poverty and prompted a wave of emigration.

Reuters · May 8, 2022

UAE Armed Forces Fully Prepared to Confront All Security Threats, Says Defense Minister

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, the United Arab Emirates' Minister of State for Defense Affairs, stressed on Thursday that the UAE Armed Forces are fully prepared to confront all security threats arising from changes in the regional and global geopolitical landscapes, reported the state news agency WAM. He explained that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

Fully vaccinated travellers can fly from UAE to India without RT-PCR

As per the latest travel guidelines, fully vaccinated travellers coming to India from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will no longer need to take the Covid PCR test. The UAE was added to India’s list of 108 countries, whose vaccination schedule completion certificate is recognised.

The Times of India · May 4, 2022