United Arab Emirates

Emirates throws Airbus A380 a lifeline with $16 billion deal
Middle East

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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…
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