UAE
Analysis: Covert Israeli-Saudi meeting sends Biden a strong message on Iran
Middle East
November 29, 2020
Analysis: Covert Israeli-Saudi meeting sends Biden a strong message on Iran
RIYADH/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A historic meeting between Israel’s prime minister and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has sent a strong signal…
Travel agents in Mideast, Africa say UAE is blocking visas
Middle East
November 28, 2020
Travel agents in Mideast, Africa say UAE is blocking visas
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Travel agencies in countries across the Middle East and Africa say the United Arab…
Israeli diplomat decries public reaction to Mohamed Ramadan’s pictures with Israeli celebs
Egypt
November 26, 2020
Israeli diplomat decries public reaction to Mohamed Ramadan’s pictures with Israeli celebs
The Israeli government’s “Israel Speaks Arabic” Facebook page published, on Wednesday, a video clip of a diplomat at the Israeli…
Egyptian Syndicate of Artists suspends Mohamed Ramadan over Israeli photo scandal
Culture
November 24, 2020
Egyptian Syndicate of Artists suspends Mohamed Ramadan over Israeli photo scandal
The Egyptian Syndicate of Artists, headed by Ashraf Zaki, on Monday moved to suspend artist and singer Mohamed Ramadan until…
Egyptian court to try Mohamed Ramadan over photos with Israeli celebrities
Music
November 23, 2020
Egyptian court to try Mohamed Ramadan over photos with Israeli celebrities
Cairo’s Summary Proceedings Court will begin hearings in a case accusing actor and singer Mohamed Ramadan of offending the Egyptian…
Qatar FM: Normalization with Israel undermines Palestinian statehood efforts
Middle East
November 17, 2020
Qatar FM: Normalization with Israel undermines Palestinian statehood efforts
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar’s foreign minister said on Monday Arab states that establish ties with Israel undermine efforts for Palestinian…
UAE widens 10-year residency ‘golden’ visa eligibility
Middle East
November 15, 2020
UAE widens 10-year residency ‘golden’ visa eligibility
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates will extend its “golden” visa system – which grants 10-year residency in the…
First plane with Israeli tourists lands in UAE after deal
Middle East
November 8, 2020
First plane with Israeli tourists lands in UAE after deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The first flight carrying Israeli tourists to the United Arab Emirates landed Sunday in…
UAE cancels lenient penalties for ‘honor killings’
Middle East
November 7, 2020
UAE cancels lenient penalties for ‘honor killings’
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it was cancelling lenient penalties for so-called “honor killings” and…
Dubai’s budget carrier to start regular flights to Tel Aviv
Middle East
November 4, 2020
Dubai’s budget carrier to start regular flights to Tel Aviv
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s budget carrier flydubai said Wednesday that it would start flying twice daily to…