Today: November 03, 2024
Today: November 03, 2024

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Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement

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Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement
Business|Environment|Technology

This oil capital wants to be a hub for climate tech

This oil capital wants to be a hub for climate tech

This oil capital wants to be a hub for climate tech
Africa|MidEast|News|World

UAE president discusses peace efforts in Sudan with army's Burhan

The United Arab Emirates' president and the head of Sudan's army have discussed an offer from Ethiopia's leader to mediate in Sudan's 15-month-old war, diplomatic sources said.

UAE president discusses peace efforts in Sudan with army's Burhan
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Gulf state UAE considers a second nuclear power plant

The United Arab Emirates is considering building a second nuclear power plant to meet growing demand for electricity in the oil-rich Gulf state, a government official told

Gulf state UAE considers a second nuclear power plant
Africa|News|Travel

Nigeria, UAE to resume flights between both countries, minister says

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates reached an agreement allowing for the resumption of travel between the two countries, Nigeria's information minister said on

Nigeria, UAE to resume flights between both countries, minister says
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US lawmakers raise worries about China in Microsoft deal with Emirati AI firm

Republican lawmakers asked the Biden administration for an intelligence assessment of Microsoft's $1.5 billion investment in UAE-based

US lawmakers raise worries about China in Microsoft deal with Emirati AI firm
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UAE court issues life sentences to 43 it says operated local Muslim Brotherhood group

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) court on Wednesday sentenced 43 dissidents to life in prison for operating what it said was a Muslim Brotherhood group that aimed to commit attacks in

UAE court issues life sentences to 43 it says operated local Muslim Brotherhood group
Health|News|World

A look inside the floating hospital helping Gaza's 'invisible victims'

CNN's Becky Anderson documents four-year-old Julia Abu Zeiter's arduous journey from war-torn Gaza onto a floating ship hospital run by the United Arab Emirates.

A look inside the floating hospital helping Gaza's 'invisible victims'
Business|Economy

ADNOC's Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to Shell, Total, BP, Mitsui, sources say

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has earmarked a 40% stake in its Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to four energy

ADNOC's Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to Shell, Total, BP, Mitsui, sources say
Environment

Dubai to boost rainwater drainage system with $8.2 billion project

Dubai will spend 30 billion dirhams ($8.2 billion) to boost its rainwater drainage system after the Gulf city was hit by the heaviest downpours recorded in the UAE in 75 years in

Dubai to boost rainwater drainage system with $8.2 billion project
MidEast|World

UAE mosques ordered to shorten Fridays sermons during heat of summer

The United Arab Emirates has instructed mosque preachers across the country to limit the duration of Friday sermons and prayers to a maximum 10 minutes as searing

UAE mosques ordered to shorten Fridays sermons during heat of summer
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UAE says it succeeded in mediating an exchange of 180 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine

The United Arab Emirates said it succeeded in mediating an exchange of 180 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, the state news agency WAM said on Tuesday.

UAE says it succeeded in mediating an exchange of 180 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine
News|World

Russia, Ukraine each return 90 prisoners of war

Russia and Ukraine each handed back 90 prisoners of war on Tuesday in the latest of several periodic swaps in their 28-month-old conflict, with the United Arab Emirates overseeing the

Russia, Ukraine each return 90 prisoners of war
Business|Economy|MidEast|News

UAE's non-oil business growth retains slower pace in May, PMI shows

Capacity constraints weighed on non-oil business activity in the United Arab Emirates in May with output growth at its slowest in 16 months, a survey showed on Wednesday.

UAE's non-oil business growth retains slower pace in May, PMI shows
Africa|Economy|News

Gold worth tens of billions smuggled to the UAE each year, report says

By Reade Levinson and David Lewis Gold smuggling out of Africa, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, has surged over the last decade, with hundreds of tonnes of gold worth tens of billions of dollars

Gold worth tens of billions smuggled to the UAE each year, report says
Asia|MidEast|News|World

UAE president visits South Korea with defence and energy on agenda

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in South Korea on Tuesday, where his plane was met by an honorary escort of four fighter jets

UAE president visits South Korea with defence and energy on agenda
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

South Korea, UAE agree to slash import duties, strengthen ties

South Korea and the United Arab Emirates signed a trade agreement at a summit on Wednesday to sharply cut import duties and forge closer business and

South Korea, UAE agree to slash import duties, strengthen ties
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key U.S. chips and AI technology abroad

Microsoft President Brad Smith said the tech company's high profile deal with the United Arab Emirates-backed AI firm G42 could eventually involve the transfer of

Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key U.S. chips and AI technology abroad
Business|Economy|Finance|News

UAE economy grew 4.3% in fourth quarter of 2023

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, preliminary government data showed, with non-oil economic growth vastly outperforming

UAE economy grew 4.3% in fourth quarter of 2023
Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Technology

France open to Emirati investments in nuclear, AI, minister says

France is open to the United Arab Emirates investing in its nuclear power and artificial intelligence industries, its finance minister said on Tuesday, ahead

France open to Emirati investments in nuclear, AI, minister says
Economy|News

IMF says UAE overall real GDP projected to grow 4% in 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday the United Arab Emirates was experiencing strong economic growth, with overall real GDP projected to grow by about 4% this year,

IMF says UAE overall real GDP projected to grow 4% in 2024
Africa|Business|News|Travel

Emirates to resume Nigeria flights after nearly two years

Dubai's Emirates airline will resume flight schedules to Nigeria from Oct. 1, it said on Thursday, ending a close to two-year halt to flights.

Emirates to resume Nigeria flights after nearly two years
News|US

US energy secretary to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE next week, officials say

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US energy secretary to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE next week, officials say
News|Business|World

Gaza war cools Israel's once red-hot business ties with UAE

The war in Gaza has cooled Israeli business activity with the United Arab Emirates, with the once-celebrated relationship now conducted

Gaza war cools Israel's once red-hot business ties with UAE

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