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To Infinity And Not Saudi Arabia: 'Lightyear' Banned In Country Over Same-Sex Kiss

Highly anticipated movie “Lightyear” will not be released in two international territories. Here’s why the latest movie in the Toy Story franchise won’t be included there.

Benzinga

'Lightyear', animated film with lesbian kiss, banned in UAE

Dubai (AFP) - Disney's animated movie "Lightyear", which contains a lesbian kiss, has been banned from cinemas in the United Arab Emirates, officials said Monday without giving details.

AFP

UAE bans Disney-Pixar film over same-sex relationship characters

The United Arab Emirates on Monday banned Walt Disney-Pixar's animated feature film "Lightyear" from screening in cinemas because it features characters in a same-sex relationship.

Reuters

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United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing

The United Arab Emirates has banned the upcoming Pixar animated feature “Lightyear” from showing in movie theaters amid reports that the film includes a kiss between two female characters

The Independent UK

UAE, Morocco to Expand Economic Partnership through New Strategies

The United Arab Emirates and Morocco are keen on expanding commercial and economic ties, particularly in the future economy sectors, and taking advantage of Morocco's strategic location. UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri noted that cooperation between the two countries had made progress recently. Bin Touq led…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel's Bennett holds talks in UAE after Iran snub, trade deal

Abu Dhabi (AFP) - Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held talks with the leader of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday during a surprise visit, a day after a formal rebuke of Iran by the UN's nuclear watchdog.

AFP

Israel's Bennett in UAE for talks after trade deal

Abu Dhabi (AFP) - Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett landed in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for talks with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, following a free trade deal signed last month.

AFP

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Israeli PM Bennett in snap UAE visit amid standoff with Iran

Israel's prime minister was on a surprise visit to the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK

Israeli PM Bennett visits Abu Dhabi, to meet UAE president

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday and will meet its president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyanan, an Israeli statement said.

Reuters

UAE Central Bank Expects Real GDP Growth to Reach 4.2% in 2023

The United Arab Emirates' central bank said on Wednesday it expects real GDP growth to reach 4.2 percent next year, up from its earlier forecast of 3.3 percent. The central bank estimated the non-oil GDP growth to reach 3.9 percent in 2023 compared with previous estimates of 3.3 percent, while…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Armed Drone Attack Wounds Three in Iraqi Kurdistan

Three people were wounded Wednesday evening after an armed drone struck a road in the suburbs of Iraqi Kurdistan's Erbil, security services said. "Several vehicles were damaged" in the attack, the Kurdistan Autonomous Counter-Terrorism Agency said in a statement, which took place on the road that connects Erbil to Pirmam…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cabinet nod for India-UAE pact on industrial cooperation

The Union Cabinet signed a MoU between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation in the field of industries and advanced technologies

The Hindu

Bailey Wright and Australia one game away from booking a place at World Cup finals

Australia's win against the United Arab Emirates has earned them a winner-takes-all game against Peru next week

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Australia coach wants more from team after World Cup playoff win

Al-Rayyan (Qatar) (AFP) - Australia coach Graham Arnold warned his team they must improve to beat Peru and make it to a fifth straight World Cup after Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner in a nerve-wracking 2-1 play-off victory over United Arab Emirates in Doha.

AFP

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‘The job is only half done’: Socceroos turn focus to Peru after crucial UAE win

Australia’s celebrations following victory over the United Arab Emirates have been tempered by an acceptance that the job is not yet complete

AFP

Australia reach playoff in bid for fifth straight World Cup finals

Al-Rayyan (Qatar) (AFP) - Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner to see Australia to a nerve-wracking 2-1 victory over United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and into a last showdown for a place in this year's World Cup in Qatar.

AFP

Australia reach playoff in bid for fifth straight World Cup appearance

Doha (AFP) - Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner to see Australia to a nerve-wracking 2-1 victory over United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and into a last showdown for a place in this year's World Cup in Qatar.

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Socceroos keep World Cup dreams alive with victory over UAE

The Socceroos have kept Australia's World Cup dream alive by claiming victory over the United Arab Emirates in their Asian play-off in Qatar.

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United Arab Emirates 1-2 Australia: World Cup 2022 qualifying playoff – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Socceroos’ hopes of reaching the 2022 World Cup remain alive thanks to Ajdin Hrustic’s late winner in Doha

AFP

Marathon dhow race seeks to preserve ancient Gulf heritage

Sir Bu Nair (United Arab Emirates) (AFP) - Under a blazing sun, far from the skyscrapers and SUVs of modern Dubai, hundreds of enthusiasts took to Gulf waters in traditional wooden vessels, keen to preserve an ancient heritage.

Reuters

South Africa's ANC calls for swift extradition of arrested Guptas

South Africa's governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), on Tuesday called for the swift extradition of Rajesh and Atul Gupta after they were arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Independent UK

Dubai police arrest 2 in South African corruption case

Dubai police say they have arrested two brothers from the Gupta family wanted in connection with a corruption case involving former South African President Jacob Zuma, the latest high-profile extradition case involving the United Arab Emirates

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australia Happy to Reach World Cup Finals 'the Hard Way'

Coach Graham Arnold is counting on "Aussie mental strength" to see his side to victory over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and through to another playoff battle for a place in the World Cup finals. Arnold said that Australia seem to like qualifying the "hard way" but insisted that…

France 24

South Africa confirms arrest of Gupta brothers in UAE for corruption

Dubai police on Tuesday said it was coordinating the extradition to South Africa of Atul and Rajesh Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption under former South African president Jacob Zuma.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, UAE Highlight the Need to Restore Stability in Afghanistan

The United Arab Emirates emphasized on Monday the necessity to pursue the efforts to promote stability in Afghanistan in cooperation with the regional partners and international community. Minister of State in the UAE Ahmed Al-Sayegh said the move is necessary to serve the interests of the Afghani people and improve…

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