United Arab Emirates
Emirates throws Airbus A380 a lifeline with $16 billion deal
Middle East
January 18, 2018
Emirates throws Airbus A380 a lifeline with $16 billion deal
The Middle East’s largest airline, Emirates, is purchasing 20 A380 aircraft with the option for 16 more in a deal…
Westinghouse discussing group bid for Saudi nuclear tender: sources
Middle East
November 21, 2017
Westinghouse discussing group bid for Saudi nuclear tender: sources
Toshiba-owned Westinghouse (6502.T) is in talks with other US-based companies to form a consortium to bid in a multi-billion-dollar tender…
Oil prices dip on fears Middle East spat could harm OPEC cuts
Business
June 5, 2017
Oil prices dip on fears Middle East spat could harm OPEC cuts
Oil prices reversed gains to trade down on Monday on concerns that the cutting of ties with Qatar by top…
Severing ties with Qatar: reasons and procedures
Egypt
June 5, 2017
Severing ties with Qatar: reasons and procedures
Within just 30 minutes, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates had all severed their diplomatic…
Qatar Airways says suspends all flights to Saudi Arabia
Middle East
June 5, 2017
Qatar Airways says suspends all flights to Saudi Arabia
Qatar Airways said on its official website on Monday that it had suspended all flights to Saudi Arabia. The move…
Gulf Arab dispute rattles Trump’s anti-Iran axis
Middle East
May 31, 2017
Gulf Arab dispute rattles Trump’s anti-Iran axis
Just 10 days after President Donald Trump called on Muslim countries to stand united against Iran, a public feud between…
UAE’s battle-hardened military expands into Africa, Mideast
Middle East
April 30, 2017
UAE’s battle-hardened military expands into Africa, Mideast
The United Arab Emirates is better known for its skyscrapers and pampered luxuries, but its small size belies a quiet…
Abu Dhabi’s The National newspaper sees layoffs after sale
Middle East
April 18, 2017
Abu Dhabi’s The National newspaper sees layoffs after sale
A state-backed newspaper in the United Arab Emirates that was bought by an Emirati who oversees the English soccer club…
US sanctions 30 firms, individuals for aiding Iran, North Korea arms programs
World
March 24, 2017
US sanctions 30 firms, individuals for aiding Iran, North Korea arms programs
The United States has imposed sanctions on 30 international companies and individuals for transferring sensitive technology to Iran for its…
Dubai probes ‘unauthorized’ Kim Kardashian visit to charity: newspaper
Cinema/TV
January 26, 2017
Dubai probes ‘unauthorized’ Kim Kardashian visit to charity: newspaper
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have opened an investigation into a visit by Kim Kardashian to a Dubai government…