UAE leader makes surprise visit to Qatar following boycott The leader of the United Arab Emirates is making a surprise visit to Qatar during its hosting of the World Cup The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
UAE president visits Qatar in sign of warming ties The United Arab Emirates (UAE) president arrived in Qatar on Monday on the first such visit since Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies ended a boycott of Doha nearly two years ago. Reuters · Dec 5, 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
UAE Stands in Solidarity with India, Offers Condolences to Bridge Collapse Victims The United Arab Emirates expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with India over the victims of a bridge collapse in Gujarat in western India, which left at least 130 people dead. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Indian government… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 31, 2022
World Volunteer Conference Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi The 26th World Volunteer Conference opened on Tuesday under the theme of “Volunteering for the Common Good: Making Life Better for People and Communities” and will run until October 27 at ADNOC Business Center, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The conference is the largest global gathering of volunteering experts and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 25, 2022
Abu Dhabi's ALC Launches Music Book Collection at Frankfurt Book Fair 2022 The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has launched a series of music books at Frankfurt Book Fair 2022, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Friday. Consisting of a number of publications, the series is a notable addition to the ALC’s roster of publications and focusses on Emirati and Arab singing… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 22, 2022
UAE Says It Fully Stands with Saudi Arabia to Support Energy Stability, Security The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday said it fully stands with Saudi Arabia in its efforts to support energy stability and security, UAE state news agency (WAM) reported, citing a foreign ministry statement. UAE also added that it supports the Saudi foreign ministry's statement regarding the latest OPEC+ decision… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022
UAE says it fully stands with Saudi Arabia to support energy stability, security The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday said it fully stands with Saudi Arabia in its efforts to support energy stability and security, UAE state news agency (WAM) reported, citing a foreign ministry statement. Reuters · Oct 17, 2022
UAE summons EU mission head to explain Borrell comments it says were racist The United Arab Emirates on Monday summoned the acting head of the mission at the EU delegation to the UAE, asking for explanation of what it said were racist comments made by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell last week. Reuters · Oct 17, 2022
Russia’s Putin hails ties as he meets UAE president Russia’s Putin praises cooperation during talks about OPEC+ and Ukraine war with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2022
UAE Approves $68.6 Bln Federal Budget for 2023-2026 The cabinet of the United Arab Emirates, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, approved on Monday the federal budget 2023-2026, with a total estimated expenditure of AED 252.3 billion and estimated revenues of AED 255.7 billion.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 11, 2022
UAE president's visit to Russia to help reach 'solutions' to Ukrainian crisis -ministry The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry said on Monday that President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan's visit to Russia aims to help reach "effective political solutions" to the Ukrainian crisis, state news agency WAM reported. Reuters · Oct 10, 2022
UAE president to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Tuesday Sheikh Mohammed heads to Moscow for talks after OPEC+ cuts oil production. Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2022
UAE president to meet Russia's Putin on Tuesday -WAM United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan will travel to Russia on Tuesday to meet with President Vladimir Putin, UAE state news agency WAM reported on Monday. Reuters · Oct 10, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 9, 2022 20 Emirati Designers Grab Attention at WJMES Golden Jubilee Twenty Emirati female designers managed to shine in the spotlight at the 50th (golden jubilee) edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES), held at Expo Center Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM). The creations of the Emirati designers were showcased at…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 9, 2022 Protecting Biodiversity an Important Environmental Challenge, Says Egypt's Environment Minister Egypt’s Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad stressed that protecting migratory birds and biodiversity is one of the global and regional environmental challenges that Egypt is keen to address during the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27). She made her remarks at the opening of the regional conference organized…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 29, 2022 Dubai’s Crown Prince: Metaverse Will Shape a New Digital Future for Humanity Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has said the metaverse will shape a new digital future for humanity, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Wednesday. He was…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 27, 2022 UAE President to Meet with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Oman United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a two-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday. During his second state visit as president, he will meet with the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq to build upon the longstanding, brotherly ties and cooperation…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 26, 2022 UAE to Ease Virus Restrictions The United Arab Emirates will ease masking requirements imposed over the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Monday. As of Wednesday, the wearing of face masks will no longer be required in public places, except for medical facilities, mosques and public transportation, the official WAM news agency reported. Masks will also be…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022 UAE FM Meets Cypriot Counterpart in New York United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with his Cypriot counterpart, Ioannis Kasoulides, on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, reported the UAE’s state news agency WAM on Saturday. The officials…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 22, 2022 UAE's Emaar Fully Acquires Dubai Creek Harbor Shareholders of Emaar Properties approved the acquisition of Dubai Creek Harbor from Dubai Holding, state news agency WAM reported. They also approved the sale of Namshi to Noon for a total cash consideration of AED 1.231 billion ($335.2 million), representing a premium of AED 127 million on the total investment…
Reuters · Sep 14, 2022 UAE foreign minister arrives in Israel, marking 2 years of Abraham Accords - WAM The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday for an official visit to Israel, marking two years since the countries signed the so-called Abraham Accords, the state news agency (WAM) reported.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022 Farming, water and Wall Street on Colorado’s Western Slope Since 2000, flows on the Colorado River have declined 20% and water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead have dropped to less than 30% of their combined storage
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 10, 2022 Landmark UAE Gas Sales Agreement Signed between ADNOC, DUSUP UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, have witnessed the signing of a landmark gas sales agreement between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Dubai Supply Authority (DUSUP). The agreement showcases the UAE’s…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022 UAE President Orders Urgent Relief Sent to Pakistan Following Floods United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered on Saturday the provision of urgent relief aid to Pakistan following torrential rains and floods that have resulted in over a thousand deaths and injuries. He also ordered the provision of all humanitarian relief services to the displaced to…