EXPLAINED: 28 - The Real Truth

Exclusive-Assad approved Syria quake aid with a UAE nudge, sources say

President Bashar al-Assad ceded to calls for more aid access to Syria's northwest with prodding from the United Arab Emirates, sources say, a diplomatic win for the Gulf state which has rebuilt ties with Damascus despite U.S. disapproval.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2023

Cooperation Agreement Signed to Develop UAE-Oman Rail Network

Oman and Etihad Rail Company signed an agreement with Mubadala Investment Company to support the development of the 303km railway network, which connects Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The overall investment is valued at $3 billion. The partnership aligns with the two parties’ efforts to explore investment opportunities in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023

Asian Champions Al Hilal to Face Foolad as Al Shabab Meet Al Duhail

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal will continue the defense of their Asian Champions League title against Foolad from Iran on Thursday while compatriots Al Shabab take on Al Duhail from Qatar. Riyadh-based Al Hilal, aiming to win the title for a record fifth time, were drawn to take on the team…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023

World Bank: Gulf Economies Are Becoming More Open

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries should follow the lead of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Gulf states in economic reforms, said World Bank Vice President for Middle East and North Africa Ferid Belhaj. Belhaj explained that Gulf countries worked on deep and structural reforms by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

No UN vote Monday on Israel settlements - diplomats

The United Arab Emirates told the U.N. Security Council that it will not call a vote on Monday on a draft resolution demanding Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory," according to a note seen by Reuters.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2023

India crush UAE 5-0 for second consecutive win in Asia Mixed Team Badminton

NEW DELHI: Team India cruised to a lop-sided 5-0 win over United Arab Emirates at the Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships in Dubai on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023

UAE's COP28 leader: 'Fight climate change, not each other'

The United Arab Emirates’ pick to lead the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai has called on the world to “fight climate change, not each other.”

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Sisi: We Overcame Challenges in 2011 with Support from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed on Monday that his country passed a difficult period from 2011 to 2013 due to the decline in the cash reserves that were exhausted from importing fuel products. He thanked Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait for aiding Egypt in overcoming the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023

UAE Energy Minister: Oil Market Is Balanced

There is no need for the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations to meet earlier than scheduled, the United Arab Emirates energy minister said on Monday, following Russia's announcement last week that it would unilaterally cut output. "I do not see a requirement for a meeting. The market is balanced," Suhail…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023

Egypt's president praises UAE, seeking to heal Gulf aid rift

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has offered a monologue of praise for the United Arab Emirates, seeking to repair a rift between Cairo and the Gulf Arab states that have supplied billions of dollars in aid to his nation

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023