United Arab Emirates
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world
Middle East
October 23, 2020
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world
DUBAI/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates citizens will be able to stay in Israel for up to 90 days on…
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near
Middle East
October 23, 2020
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near
JERUSALEM (AP) — Sudanese officials confirmed on Thursday that a senior US-Israeli delegation flew to Sudan on a private jet…
Dubai builder of world’s tallest building to be liquidated
Middle East
October 2, 2020
Dubai builder of world’s tallest building to be liquidated
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Dubai-based construction company that helped build the world’s tallest building and other engineering…
United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024
Middle East
September 29, 2020
United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A top official in the United Arab Emirates said Tuesday his country plans to…
The Latest: Dubai to restrict nightlife amid virus increase
Middle East
September 28, 2020
The Latest: Dubai to restrict nightlife amid virus increase
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai has announced new restrictions on nightlife to curb a rising tide of coronavirus infections.…
Dubai braces for financial hit as coronavirus batters vital tourism
Middle East
March 27, 2020
Dubai braces for financial hit as coronavirus batters vital tourism
DUBAI (Reuters) — The sundecks on Dubai’s beaches lie empty, and red flags warn visitors away from the waterfront to…
Saudi reports first coronavirus death, UAE gears up for lockdown
Middle East
March 24, 2020
Saudi reports first coronavirus death, UAE gears up for lockdown
RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday reported its first death from the coronavirus, a 51-year-old Afghani resident, while the…
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
Middle East
March 23, 2020
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s busiest international airport, announced early on…
Mideast airlines lose $7B as airports shut to combat virus
Middle East
March 19, 2020
Mideast airlines lose $7B as airports shut to combat virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Seven Middle Eastern countries have suspended all commercial flights due to the fast-spreading coronavirus…
Saudi Arabia closes mosques, calls G20 leaders to meet over coronavirus
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Saudi Arabia closes mosques, calls G20 leaders to meet over coronavirus
RIYADH (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that mosques would no longer be open for the customary five daily…