United Arab Emirates

Will fossil fuel phase-out make it onto the UN’s climate agenda?
UN climate chief says while the rapid end of hydrocarbon use is required, the idea may not be discussed at COP28 talks.
Published On 5 Jun 2023
UAE withdraws from US-led maritime coalition
Analysts: Abu Dhabi wants more action from Washington to protect shipping lanes, seeks to diversify security relations.
Published On 31 May 2023
Saudi, US astronauts splash down on return from space station
Saudi Arabia’s Rayyanah Barnawi, a biomedical scientist in cancer research. became the first Arab woman sent into orbit.
Published On 31 May 2023
UAE heading to asteroid belt as it announces new space mission
Spacecraft will travel to an asteroid called Justitia that could give insight into the genesis of life on Earth.
Published On 30 May 2023

Human rights groups say Khalaf al-Rumaithi was among dozens of the UAE critics who faced an ‘unfair’ mass trial.

Deep divisions exist among nations over how to combat the growing peril from global warming ahead of UN talks in Dubai.

UAE firms hold majority shares of Egypt’s SODIC, but Aldar says it won’t put any more money in for now.

Security Council votes unanimously to condemn a ban on Afghan women working for the UN.

Embassies are expected to reopen soon, two years after the UAE lifted a blockade on Qatar.

Investigation launched, but authorities say violations of safety and security regulations the cause.

Doctors say hundreds of people also wounded as battles between army and paramilitary force stretch into second day.

Here are the key takeaways from the investigation into Southern Africa’s biggest gold and money laundering operations.

Ishaq Dar says the UAE has informed the IMF that it will provide $1bn to the crisis-hit South Asian nation.

US president seeks to downplay significance of apparent leak, which has raised uncomfortable questions for Washington.

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