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FIFA World Cup | How Dubai stands to gain as tourists flock to Qatar

High accommodation prices in the Qatari capital Doha and Dubai’s more permissive environment — including a wider availability of alcohol — could entice fans arriving to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The Hindu

UAE court orders cum-ex suspects to return $1.1 billion to Denmark

A United Arab Emirates court has ordered Briton Sanjay Shah, the main suspect in a Danish dividend tax fraud case, and other suspects to return around 8 billion Danish crowns ($1.1 billion) to Denmark, Danish broadcaster DR reported on Thursday.

Reuters

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.

Reuters

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UAE FM Arrives in Tel Aviv on Official Visit

United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Israel on Wednesday on an official visit, reported the Emirates’ state news agency (WAM) Sheikh Abdullah is travelling with a high-level UAE delegation on his visit, which will span several days and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Digital Bank Wio Launches in UAE

State-backed digital bank Wio announced Tuesday its official launch in the United Arab Emirates, becoming the first platform bank in the region. This step aims to transform banking operating models towards a more digital future. It comes in line with the UAE’s Digital Economy Strategy that aims to double the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Prepares to Host COP28 with Effective Solutions to Climate Change

United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed on Tuesday that his country would lead an ambitious, inclusive and solutions-oriented approach in the 2023 global climate summit. Sheikh Abdullah, who is also the Chairman of the Higher Committee overseeing preparations to host the 28th session of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Focus on Free Trade Agreements with developed countries: Piyush Goyal

India concluded a trade pact with the United Arab Emirates earlier this year and launched negotiation for similar pacts with several other countries such as Canada

The Hindu

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Mass firing at UAE newspaper raises question of censorship

A state-linked newspaper in the United Arab Emirates published a story this summer about a hot-button issue in the country: How Emiratis are coping with high fuel prices

The Independent UK

Yemen rifts stall reforms needed to access Gulf aid, sources say

Rifts within Yemen's new presidential council are delaying approval of reforms needed to unlock $3 billion in financial aid from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that would help ease a severe foreign exchange crunch, four sources said.

Reuters

UAE, Serbia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed on Sunday with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the various areas of cooperation between their countries and the prospects to advance their mutual interests, in addition to a number of regional and global developments of mutual concern. During a meeting…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taliban to sign contract with UAE's GAAC Holding over airspace control at Afghan airports

The Taliban administration on Thursday will sign a contract with GAAC Holding of the United Arab Emirates over airspace control at Afghan airports, administration officials said.

Reuters

ADNOC Announces $548Mln Contract for New Main Gas Line

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced Monday awarding a AED2.01 billion ($548 million) contract to build a new main gas line at its Lower Zakum field offshore of Abu Dhabi. The award will increase Lower Zakum field’s gas production capacity from 430 million to 700 million standard cubic…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Watch: Dramatic aerial footage shows scale of flood devastation in Pakistan

Pakistan health authorities have expressed concern about the risk of water-born diseases spreading in flood-ravaged areas. With large swathes of the country covered in murky flood waters, the death toll surged past 1,200 on Friday.The United Nations and Pakistan have jointly issued an appeal for 160 million US dollars in…

Evening Standard

‘Is there a message here? Get out and see the world’: Clayton Hauck’s best phone picture

The American photographer on a playful series of pool splash shots, this one at an empty hotel in the United Arab Emirates

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Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE President, Indian FM Discuss Bilateral Relations

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Friday with Indian Foreign Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar various aspects of their bilateral relations. The officials tackled the importance of cooperating to boost and advance their relations within the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership and the…

The Independent UK

Aid pours into Pakistan; deaths from floods cross 1,200 mark

Officials say planes carrying fresh aid from the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan have landed overnight at an airport near Pakistan’s capital

The Hindu

CBI books Indian man for murder of a Pakistan national in Dubai

Case registered against resident of Kasaragod based on an extradition request made by the U.A.E.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Announces Multiple Entry Visa for Qatar’s FIFA World Cup Fans with Hayya Card

The United Arab Emirates has announced an integrated program supporting holders of the “Hayya” card issued by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will take place this year from November 20 to December 18. According to a statement, a copy of which was obtained by Asharq Al-Awsat, the program comes…

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Parched UAE turns to science to squeeze more rainfall from clouds

As a twin-turboprop aircraft takes off under the burning desert sun with dozens of salt canisters attached to its wings, United Arab Emirates meteorological official Abullah al-Hammadi scans weather maps on computers screens for cloud formations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Begins Operating Air Bridge to Provide Relief to Flood Victims in Sudan

The United Arab Emirates began on Saturday the operation of an air bridge to Khartoum to transport large quantities of relief aid and shelter materials for those affected by the torrential rains and floods in Sudan, reported the state news agency WAM. The air bridge was established at the directives…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Condemns Violence in Libya, Urges End to Military Operations

The United Arab Emirates condemned on Sunday the violence in Libya and called on all parties to immediately halt military operations, preserve the safety of civilians, government headquarters, and property, and exercise the utmost restraint to end the current crisis. The UAE urged parties to set aside division, restore calm…

Asharq Al-Awsat

OPEC+ Member States Support Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Balancing Oil Markets

A statement by Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on balancing oil markets has been met by a flurry of support by OPEC+ member states. The United Arab Emirates is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s thinking on crude oil markets, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters…

Tribune News Service

Prosecutors in Barrack case say a former congressman’s arrest upset UAE's envoy bid

The United Arab Emirates tried in 2017 to get a former Republican congressman appointed as U.S. ambassador, but the plan was scuttled after he was arrested on fraud charges, prosecutors said in a separate case against a onetime fundraiser for Donald Trump.

Reuters

Ex-congressman's arrest ended UAE push to get him named U.S. envoy, prosecutors say

An effort by the United Arab Emirates to convince the United States with the help of a wealthy real estate investor to name former congressman Stephen Stockman as U.S. ambassador to that country during Donald Trump's presidency unraveled with the lawmaker's 2017 arrest on fraud charges, prosecutors said.

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