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Dubai Adopts First Virtual Asset Law, Establishes Regulator

The emirate of Dubai has adopted its first law governing virtual assets and established a regulator to oversee the sector, its ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum said on Wednesday. The United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven emirates and the region's financial capital, has been pushing to develop virtual…

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UAE Foreign Minister, Blinken Discuss Two-way Ties and Ukraine

The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates discussed developments in Ukraine and ways to strengthen two-way ties during a telephone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the state news agency (WAM) said Wednesday. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Blinken discussed the importance of reaching a…

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UAE minister, U.S.'s Blinken discuss two-way ties, Ukraine -report

The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates discussed developments in Ukraine and ways to strengthen two-way ties during a telephone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday, the state news agency said.

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Spain's former king to remain in UAE after prosecutors drop fraud probes

Spain's former King Juan Carlos will remain for now in the United Arab Emirates but will visit Spain frequently, the Royal Palace of Madrid said on Monday a week after the country's prosecutor office dropped two investigations into alleged fraud in his business dealings.

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Anti-money-laundering body puts UAE on global 'gray' list

A global body focused on fighting money laundering has placed the United Arab Emirates on its so-called “gray list.”

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UAE's de facto ruler stresses importance of finding peaceful solutions to Ukrainian crisis - WAM

The United Arab Emirates de facto ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan spoke by telephone with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, on Friday and stressed the importance of finding peaceful solutions to the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian crisis via dialogue and negotiations, the Emirati state news agency (WAM) reported.

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US diplomat apologizes to thousands of Afghans stuck in UAE

A senior U.S. diplomat has apologized to thousands of Afghans stranded in the United Arab Emirates months after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban

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Interpol red notice: what it means and why South Africa requested it

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has issued a red notice for two members of the wealthy but now disgraced Gupta family, Atul and Rajesh Gupta. This could now pave way for their arrest and extradition from the United Arab Emirates to face fraud and money laundering charges in South…

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Israel, UAE reach security deal to allow all flights, Israeli agency says

Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed a security arrangement that will allow Israeli airlines to resume a full schedule of flights to Dubai, the Shin Bet security agency said on Friday.

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Cops make UAE flesh trade arrest

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has arrested a woman on suspicion of duping another woman into working as a prostitute in the United Arab Emirates.

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UAE says Ukrainians eligible for visas on arrival, in apparent about-face

The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday that Ukraine nationals are eligible for visas on arrival in the Gulf Arab state, in an apparent reversal of a decision to suspend visa waivers to Ukrainians as thousands flee war in their country.

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U.S. ties with Gulf partner UAE are being tested, envoy says

U.S. ties with the United Arab Emirates are being tested, a senior Emirati diplomat said on Thursday, in a rare admission of strains in their strategic partnership which have been highlighted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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'It's a crime: UAE tightens entry for Ukrainians as thousands flee war

The United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended a visa waiver for Ukrainian citizens, Kyiv's embassy in the Gulf Arab state said, at a time thousands of people are fleeing war in Ukraine.

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Russian President Agree on Maintaining Energy Market Stability

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held telephone talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sheikh Mohammed stressed the need to maintain the stability of the energy market amid the crisis in Ukraine,…

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UN Security Council Extends Yemen Arms Embargo to All Houthis

The UN Security Council voted Monday to extend to all of Yemen's Houthis an arms embargo that until now targeted only some leaders of the Iran-backed militias. Monday's resolution -- proposed by the United Arab Emirates, which is part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition -- was adopted with 11 votes…

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U.N. Security council imposes arms embargo on Yemen's Houthi group

The United Nations Security Council on Monday imposed an arms embargo on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after the group claimed several drone and missile assaults on the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this year.

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Analysis: Ukraine war forces United Arab Emirates to hedge

The United Arab Emirates is hedging its positions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to avoid angering a country crucial to its economy

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UN Security Council to Vote on Houthi Arms Embargo

The United Nations Security Council is due to vote Monday on a proposal by the United Arab Emirates to impose an arms embargo on Yemen’s Houthis after the group claimed several drone and missile assaults on the country this year. The voting session is the latest UN action to punish…

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Khalid bin Salman, Mohammed bin Zayed Discuss Bilateral Ties, Defense Cooperation

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks on Sunday with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Discussions in Abu Dhabi tackled bilateral relations and the ongoing defense cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Prince Khalid met Sheikh Mohammed at…

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UAE not taking sides in Ukraine conflict, favours negotiations - official

The United Arab Emirates wants to encourage a political solution in the Ukraine conflict and taking sides would only encourage violence, a senior UAE official said on Sunday.

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UAE drops face masks outdoors, quarantine for COVID contact cases

The United Arab Emirates, the Middle East tourism and commercial hub, over the weekend ended a requirement to wear face masks outdoors and obligatory quarantine for COVID-19 contact cases.

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U.N. Security Council to vote on Houthi arms embargo

The United Nations Security Council is due to vote Monday on a proposal by the United Arab Emirates to impose an arms embargo on Yemen's Houthis after the group claimed several drone and missile assaults on the country this year.

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UAE Calls for Immediate De-escalation, Cessation of Hostilities in Ukraine

The United Arab Emirates called at a meeting of the UN Security Council for an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, state news agency WAM said on Saturday. It expressed "particular alarm at the consequences for civilians present in Ukraine, as well as for the region, and for…

The Independent UK

Russia vetoes UN resolution telling Moscow to stop Ukraine invasion

China, India and United Arab Emirates all abstain on vote

Reuters

Dubai Expo says remains open to all nations after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Expo 2020 Dubai on Friday said the major international cultural and business event hosted by the United Arab Emirates remains open to all countries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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