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Lebanese abroad cast votes in key parliamentary election

Beirut (AFP) - Lebanese expatriates in 48 countries including France and the United Arab Emirates voted Sunday ahead of the May 15 parliamentary elections, state media reported.

AFP

'I want change': Lebanese abroad vote in May 15 election

Lebanese in more than 40 countries will start voting in a national election on Sunday, with many set to back political newcomers after the worst crisis since Lebanon's 1975-90 civil war led to widespread poverty and prompted a wave of emigration.

Reuters

UAE Armed Forces Fully Prepared to Confront All Security Threats, Says Defense Minister

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, the United Arab Emirates' Minister of State for Defense Affairs, stressed on Thursday that the UAE Armed Forces are fully prepared to confront all security threats arising from changes in the regional and global geopolitical landscapes, reported the state news agency WAM. He explained that…

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Jason Cummings hype continues as Australia boss urged to send Socceroos SOS to striker

Australia face crucial World Cup play-offs against the United Arab Emirates and then Peru if they win the semi-final.

Daily Record

Saudi Arabia Declares Monday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Gulf countries declared Monday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Saudi Supreme Court congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all citizens,…

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UAE Signs Agreement to Send Emirati Astronaut to ISS for 182 Days

The United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of a new space mission to the International Space Station that will last for six months. The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) signed a new strategic cooperation in human spaceflight with Axiom Space Inc., a leading human spaceflight and infrastructure company.…

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Chinese Omicron-specific mRNA COVID vaccine candidate to be trialed in UAE

China's Suzhou Abogen Biosciences Co said its COVID-19 vaccine candidate using the messenger RNA (mRNA) technology and targeting the Omicron variant has obtained clinical trial approval in the United Arab Emirates.

Reuters

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UAE to send astronaut on six-month ISS mission

Dubai (AFP) - The United Arab Emirates announced Friday it will send an astronaut on a six-month mission to space, as it seeks to become a major player in the industry.

AFP

UAE, Turkey Accelerate Arrangements to Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have taken steps to accelerate the arrangements for finalizing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which will be signed soon. Officials from both countries have held discussions to foster business and investment partnerships between the business communities of the two countries. UAE Trade Minister…

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Dubai fire forces evacuation of luxury hotel; no injuries

A large fire has erupted at a luxury Dubai hotel, forcing guests and staff to leave and sending smoke over the United Arab Emirates’ tourism and trade hub

The Independent UK

UAE vows 'responsible' artificial intelligence rollout

Dubai (AFP) - The world's first minister for artificial intelligence says the United Arab Emirates isn't only looking for economic benefits as it seeks to become a leading nation in the sector.

AFP

Abu Dhabi Licenses Kraken to Operate Crypto Exchange

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) said on Monday it has licensed the Kraken group to operate a regulated virtual asset exchange platform in the financial free zone. Kraken is the first global virtual assets exchange group in the United Arab Emirates to receive a full financial license from the ADGM,…

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Daniel Kinahan and relatives could be extradited back from Dubai

According to Fine Gael’s Seanad spokesperson for justice Senator Barry Ward, the Department of Justice is likely to write to counterparts in the United Arab Emirates requesting that the cartel bosses be sent back to face charges in Ireland.

Dublin Live

Mob boss Daniel Kinahan 'running out of road' in race to escape Dubai

Kinahan and other leaders of his cartel were hit with massive sanctions by the United Arab Emirates yesterday

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Government hails 'tightening net' closing in on the Kinahan cartel

The move by officials in the United Arab Emirates follows the imposition of US sanctions against the cartel two weeks ago and has left the Kinahans even more isolated

Reuters

UAE freezes assets of Kinahan drug trafficking gang - FT

The United Arab Emirates has frozen the assets of Ireland's Kinahan drug trafficking gang, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Kinahan gang has assets frozen by United Arab Emirates

The Irish Justice Minister said that the ‘net is tightening’ on the gang.

Benzinga

SoftBank Robotics Invests In Hong Kong Startup Avalon SteriTech: Bloomberg

SoftBank Group Corp's (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF) robotics arm has agreed to buy a minority stake in cleaning technology startup Avalon SteriTech Ltd, Bloomberg reports. SoftBank Robotics looks to acquire a 5% stake in the Hong Kong-based company. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. The investment marks SoftBank's Hong Kong debut. The…

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UAE summons Israeli ambassador to protest against clashes in Al-Aqsa Mosque

The United Arab Emirates has summoned the Israeli ambassador to protest against clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, the Gulf state's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Watchdog warns Boris Johnson of suspected spyware attack on No 10

An operator of the powerful Pegasus spyware linked to the United Arab Emirates is suspected of being behind the infection.

The Independent UK

Powerful ‘Trojan horse’ spyware found on Downing Street phone, security researchers say

The so-called ‘Pegasus’ attack is believed to have originated from the United Arab Emirates

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Arab Parliament Commends Saudi Support for Yemeni Economy

Arab Parliament Speaker Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Assoumi has commended Saudi Arabia's announcement of $3 billion in financial aid to help the Yemeni economy. In a statement issued Thursday, Al-Assoumi appreciated the efforts of the Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, their constructive initiatives and persistent endeavors in Yemen to reach…

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U.S. sets up new Mideast naval task force amid strained Gulf ties

The U.S. Navy on Wednesday said it was establishing a new multinational task force that would target arms smuggling in the waters around Yemen, the latest American military response to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Nissan: Dynamism of Saudi, UAE Markets a Key Factor for Company’s Regional Growth

Nissan’s Chairperson for the region of Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) Guillaume Cartier said the vehicle market in Saudi and the United Arab Emirates will witness growth in the coming period thanks to favorable government policies that attract investments. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Cartier…

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