UAE
UAE’s capital apparently offering COVID vaccines to tourists
Middle East
June 23, 2021
UAE’s capital apparently offering COVID vaccines to tourists
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The capital of the United Arab Emirates has apparently started offering free coronavirus vaccines…
Dubai investment arm posts $5.1 billion loss amid pandemic
Middle East
June 22, 2021
Dubai investment arm posts $5.1 billion loss amid pandemic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s state-owned sovereign wealth fund announced Tuesday a net loss of $5.1 billion over…
Israeli foreign minister to make first visit to UAE
Middle East
June 22, 2021
Israeli foreign minister to make first visit to UAE
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s new foreign minister will head to the United Arab Emirates next week for the first known…
Year-round sunshine, pool days and zero taxes: How to move to Dubai and work remotely for a year
Travel
June 21, 2021
Year-round sunshine, pool days and zero taxes: How to move to Dubai and work remotely for a year
(CNN) — As global business and travel hubs remain largely closed off to the masses, Dubai is making entry easier…
UN rights chief deplores abuse reports in Ethiopia’s Tigray
World
June 21, 2021
UN rights chief deplores abuse reports in Ethiopia’s Tigray
GENEVA, June 21 (Reuters) – The UN rights chief said on Monday she was “deeply disturbed” by reports of continued…
Dubai Airshow to take place under capacity restrictions, organiser says
Middle East
June 21, 2021
Dubai Airshow to take place under capacity restrictions, organiser says
DUBAI, June 21 (Reuters) – The Dubai Airshow, this year’s biggest aerospace trade show and a spectacle for business deals…
As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact
Middle East
June 20, 2021
As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact
DUBAI, June 19 (Reuters) – Gulf Arab states are unlikely to be deterred from dialogue to improve ties with Iran…
UAE central bank expects GDP growth as country recovers from COVID restrictions
Middle East
June 18, 2021
UAE central bank expects GDP growth as country recovers from COVID restrictions
DUBAI, June 17 (Reuters) – The central bank of the United Arab Emirates said the country’s gross domestic product will…
UAE-backed Yemen leader says his troops at island air base
Middle East
June 16, 2021
UAE-backed Yemen leader says his troops at island air base
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A militia leader and nephew of Yemen’s late strongman president has acknowledged that his…
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Middle East
June 9, 2021
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, resigned to the revival of a nuclear pact with Iran they always opposed,…