UNCOVERED: 32 - The Untold Story

Row breaks out over favourite for EU’s first ever special envoy to Gulf

Critics say former Italian foreign minister Luigi Di Maio lacks experience and has poor record in Gulf relations

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

Exclusive-Russians, Ukrainians met in UAE to discuss prisoner swap, ammonia, sources say

Representatives from Russia and Ukraine met in the United Arab Emirates last week to discuss the possibility of a prisoner-of-war swap that would be linked to a resumption of Russian ammonia exports, which go to Asia and Africa, via a Ukrainian pipeline, three sources with knowledge of the meeting said.

Reuters · Nov 24, 2022

Dubai and Abu Dhabi travel advice changed by UK Foreign Office

United Arab Emirates travel advice updated

Liverpool Echo · Nov 22, 2022

COP27: Farm climate innovation commitments double to $8 billion

An initiative led by the United States and the United Arab Emirates to help agriculture adapt to climate change and reduce emissions through innovation has doubled investment commitments to $8 billion and extended its reach, it said on Friday.

Reuters · Nov 11, 2022

Israel's Netanyahu says UAE president invited him to visit

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on track to regain top office after last week's election, said he spoke on Thursday to the president of United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Reuters · Nov 10, 2022

Woman caught at airport security with boyfriend's ashes concealed in a sex toy

The sex toy was given to Sarah Button by her late boyfriend, which the law student claims to have worn while going through security in the United Arab Emirates, allegedly causing issues with staff

Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022

UAE Lifts All COVID Restrictions

The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday that it was lifting all restrictions and precautionary measures related to COVID-19, reported the state news agency WAM. The decision will be effective as of Monday, announced Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, Official Spokesperson of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA).…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 7, 2022

US Urges Houthis to Listen to Appeals for Peace in Yemen

Washington reiterated its call on the Iran-backed Houthi militias to choose peace and extend and expand the nationwide truce in Yemen. US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking kicked off a visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on November 2 to support efforts to renew and expand…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 6, 2022

Trump associate Tom Barrack not guilty on foreign lobbying charges

NEW YORK — Longtime Trump pal Tom Barrack was found not guilty of using his access to the former president to influence foreign policy on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.

Tribune News Service · Nov 4, 2022

Trump ally acquitted of secretly working as foreign agent for United Arab Emirates

Tom Barrack, who had strongly denied the charges, was acquitted after 13 hours of deliberations

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022