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EgyptAir pilot changes route during flight to save passenger’s life
Travel
October 28, 2019
EgyptAir pilot changes route during flight to save passenger’s life
The pilot of EgyptAir’s flight no. MS914 flying to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday was forced…
Sudan has received half of $3 billion aid promised by Saudi and UAE
Middle East
October 8, 2019
Sudan has received half of $3 billion aid promised by Saudi and UAE
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Sudan has received half of $3 billion in aid promised by Saudi Arabia and the United…
Emiratis can again travel to Lebanon, after years-long ban
Middle East
October 8, 2019
Emiratis can again travel to Lebanon, after years-long ban
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says it will allow its citizen to again go to…
UAE says 6 troops killed in ‘collision,’ without elaborating
Middle East
September 14, 2019
UAE says 6 troops killed in ‘collision,’ without elaborating
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Six Emirati troops have been killed in a “collision,” the United Arab Emirates said…
OPEC, allies weigh further oil production cut in December
Middle East
September 12, 2019
OPEC, allies weigh further oil production cut in December
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — OPEC and its non-cartel members on Thursday discussed further cuts to oil production…
Egypt’s New Valley Dates Complex opens after rehabilitation
Egypt
September 9, 2019
Egypt’s New Valley Dates Complex opens after rehabilitation
The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation handed over on Sunday the New…
Libya’s UN-backed government calls airport airstrike a ‘war crime’
Middle East
April 9, 2019
Libya’s UN-backed government calls airport airstrike a ‘war crime’
(CNN)–Tripoli’s only working airport was targeted in an airstrike on Monday, as forces loyal to renegade Libyan general Khalifa Haftar…
Yemen’s Huthis say ready to strike Riyadh, Abu Dhabi if coalition moves on Hodeidah
Middle East
March 17, 2019
Yemen’s Huthis say ready to strike Riyadh, Abu Dhabi if coalition moves on Hodeidah
ADEN (Reuters) – Yemen’s Huthi group said they were building their ballistic capabilities and their forces stand ready to strike…
Libya rivals Haftar, Sarraj agree to hold polls: UN
Middle East
March 1, 2019
Libya rivals Haftar, Sarraj agree to hold polls: UN
The head of Libya’s internationally recognized government and a rival military strongman have met and agreed to hold elections aimed…
US pressing Gulf states to keep Syria isolated: sources
Middle East
February 18, 2019
US pressing Gulf states to keep Syria isolated: sources
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United States is lobbying Gulf states to hold off restoring ties with Syria, including the UAE…