United Arab Emirates
Dubai’s Expo opens, bringing first World Fair to the Mideast
Middle East
October 1, 2021
Dubai’s Expo opens, bringing first World Fair to the Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After eight years of planning and billions of dollars in spending, the Middle East’s…
Abu Dhabi cancels COVID-19 entry testing for UAE travelers
Middle East
September 18, 2021
Abu Dhabi cancels COVID-19 entry testing for UAE travelers
DUBAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi will cancel COVID-19 testing requirements to enter the emirate for travelers from the…
UAE could invest further $1.4 bln in Britain this year, UK trade official says
Middle East
September 17, 2021
UAE could invest further $1.4 bln in Britain this year, UK trade official says
DUBAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates could invest at least a further one billion pounds ($1.4 billion)…
UAE lifts ban on entry from certain countries for vaccinated residents
Middle East
September 10, 2021
UAE lifts ban on entry from certain countries for vaccinated residents
DUBAI, Sept 10 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Friday residents who had been fully vaccinated with a…
Saudi, UAE leaders hold call amid rising regional rivalry
Middle East
September 7, 2021
Saudi, UAE leaders hold call amid rising regional rivalry
DUBAI, Sept 7 (Reuters) – The crown princes of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates discussed bilateral relations and…
Analysis: Turkey and UAE rein in dispute that fueled conflict and hurt economy
Middle East
September 7, 2021
Analysis: Turkey and UAE rein in dispute that fueled conflict and hurt economy
ANKARA, Sept 5 (Reuters) – A truce between bitter regional rivals Turkey and the United Arab Emirates has calmed tensions…
UAE’s new human rights institute: Real change or ‘image washing’?
Middle East
September 6, 2021
UAE’s new human rights institute: Real change or ‘image washing’?
The United Arab Emirates announced earlier this week that it would set up an independent national human rights organization. The…
Abu Dhabi removes quarantine for all vaccinated travelers
Middle East
September 2, 2021
Abu Dhabi removes quarantine for all vaccinated travelers
DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi will remove the need to quarantine for all vaccinated travelers arriving from international…
Dubai Islamic Bank plans dollar senior sukuk – sources
Middle East
August 31, 2021
Dubai Islamic Bank plans dollar senior sukuk – sources
DUBAI, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Dubai Islamic Bank, the United Arab Emirates’ largest Islamic lender, is planning to soon sell…
UAE capital mandates booster shot for Sinopharm recipients
Middle East
August 30, 2021
UAE capital mandates booster shot for Sinopharm recipients
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The capital of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday ordered all residents who received…