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SpaceX Launches US, Russia, UAE Astronauts to Space Station

SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday, including the first person from the Arab world going up for an extended monthslong stay. The Falcon rocket bolted from Kennedy Space Center shortly after midnight, illuminating the night sky as it headed up the East Coast,…

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SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station

SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA

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Analysis: Efforts to end Assad isolation gather speed after quake

Experts say many Arab governments see last month’s earthquake disaster as reason to deepen engagement with al-Assad.

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UAE Initiative on Sustainable Agricultural Practices Launched

An initiative on sustainable agricultural practices was launched in the UAE on Monday, following the success of the inaugural edition of the Greenhouse Accelerator Program. The initiative is a partnership between the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Food Tech Valley and PepsiCo. As part of the…

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UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain Sign $2 Bn Industrial Agreements

Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, and Bahrain signed 12 agreements and partnerships in nine integrated industrial projects with an investment value of more than $2 billion at the third Higher Committee meeting of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth in Amman, Jordan. The projects are expected to boost the national…

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For Ukrainians in Dubai, a new restaurant offers a taste of home

Ukrainian visitors and expats are flocking to Yoy restaurant for borsch, companionship and cultural events. Diners from Russia enjoy it too. The UAE has refused to pick sides in the Ukraine war.

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Aussie champ Plapp faces toughest peak yet in Evenepoel

Australian Luke Plapp faces a final-stage, mountain-top duel in the UAE Tour - with the real peak he has to conquer being world champ Remco Evenepoel.

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UAE spends billions on home-grown arms at defence fair

Dubai (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates splashed out billions on arms from home-grown firms at a defence fair in Abu Dhabi this week, underlining a shift away from Western suppliers.

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UAE Signs $599 Mln in Defense Contracts

The United Arab Emirates signed defense deals worth 2.2 billion dirhams ($599.00 million) on Friday, the fifth day of the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) military expo in Abu Dhabi, state news agency WAM said. UAE contracts with local companies were worth 1.6 billion dirhams, while contracts with international firms totaled…

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Unit 3 of Abu Dhabi’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Begins Commercial Operations

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced on Friday its operating and maintenance subsidiary Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), has started commercial operations of Unit 3 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, reported the United Arab Emirates state news agency (WAM).

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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

COP28 President-designate Says Paris Agreement Goal of 1.5°C Is ‘Non-negotiable'

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasized the need to mobilize resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action. His remarks came during the World Sustainable Development Summit hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi. Al Jaber reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering…

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GM Defense Signs MOU With UAE To Develop Electric Military Vehicles

The MOU covers advanced technologies such as fuel cells, power generation, and connectivity.

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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…

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Grundberg Seeks Regional Support for Permanent Settlement in Yemen

United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with Diplomatic Adviser to the United Arab Emirates President Dr. Anwar Gargash. They tackled the latest developments in the Yemeni crisis and efforts to reach a ceasefire to pave the way for a sustainable political solution…

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Egyptian Financial Market Officials Meet with 20 Investment Firms in Saudi Arabia, UAE

An Egyptian delegation including senior executives from the Financial Regulatory Authority, Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and Egyptian Exchange (EGX), have met with 20 investment institutions with large solvencies in Riyadh, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. The delegation is spearheading a Gulf tour aimed at attracting new investments after the Egyptian…

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Abrahamic House in UAE houses a church, synagogue and mosque

A new complex erected on the shores of the Persian Gulf, in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, houses a Catholic church, a Jewish synagogue and an Islamic mosque

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Traffic surges at Dubai airport but lags behind 2019 peak

Traffic has more than doubled last year at Dubai’s airport, the world’s busiest for international flights, but has yet to fully recover after the coronavirus pandemic

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McConnell-led Republican delegation to meet with UAE president

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell will meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, according to people familiar with their plans.

Reuters

Russian firms showcase guns, missiles at UAE defence expo

A major defence expo kicked off in the United Arab Emirates on Monday with Russian firms participating in the maritime section despite Western pressure on Gulf states to help isolate Moscow and a strong showing by Israeli companies.

AFP

Sanction-hit Russia displays combat-tested arms at UAE fair

Abu Dhabi (AFP) - Russia showed up in force Monday at an arms fair in the United Arab Emirates, displaying combat-tested weapons up for export, including rifles and air defence systems.

AFP

UAE, Israel unveil joint naval vessel as military ties grow

Abu Dhabi (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates and Israel on Monday revealed their first jointly created unmanned vessel, illustrating their growing military ties as maritime threats rise in the Gulf region.

The Independent UK

Russia sells weapons at Abu Dhabi arms fair amid Ukraine war

Russia is offering weapons for sale ranging from Kalashnikov assault rifles to missile systems despite facing sanctions from the West over its war on Ukraine

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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…

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Daniel Kinahan fled to Dubai on heroin addict's passport

It was the second trip to the UAE he made in three months using a fraudulent travel document under the name of Seamus Walsh

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