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His Excellency the Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal al-Thani met Monday with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s ambassador to Qatar Saeed Abdullah al-Qamzi. They disc...

Philadelphia: Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 15th career World Cup goal on Monday, moving into a tie for third most in tournament history as he tries to keep pace with new record holder Lionel Messi.Mbappé scored in the 14th minute against Iraq, giving Les Bleus a 1-0 lead in his 100th international game.Playing in…

Attack marks first time military action has forced a fully operating nuclear power plant to rely on backup generators• Middle East crisis – live updatesA drone strike that cut off external power to a nuclear reactor in the United Arab Emirates this week has revived concerns over the safety of nuclear plants during wartime.Reactor no…

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received the credentials of two newly appointed ambassadors to the country during a ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha.The credentials were p...

Dubai: Dubai Media has won five awards at the Dubai Quality Group Awards, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. The awards recognise the excellence of Dubai Media’s programmes…

Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precariousThe United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its proxies in what the UAE called a “dangerous escalation”.The fire was just outside the Barakah nuclear plant and caused no injuries…

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has received the credentials of two newly appointed ambassadors to the country during a ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. The credentials were...

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived.This year's tournament - which is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico - was expanded to 48 teams that will play in 16 stadiums in a record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament.Mexico gets the World Cup started Thursday and will be a heavy…

Dr Lutz Oette and Anna Snowdon respond to an article by Nesrine Malik in which she calls out the primary sponsors of the calamityNesrine Malik’s article is timely, highlighting how evidence of the United Arab Emirates’ complicity in Sudan’s war has begun to prompt calls for action to be taken (The UAE tries hard to…

The United Arab Emirates has issued a condemnation following a renewed wave of aggressive Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. In an official statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the UAE denounced the cross-border strikes in the strongest possible terms, labeling the military…

Gold held steady on Tuesday as investors parsed a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel and awaited further details on the status of U.S.-Iran talks amid conflicting news.Spot gold was steady at $4,481.53 per ounce, as of 0217 ⁠GMT. U.S. gold futures for August delivery gained 0.1% to $4,511.20."At the start of this week, there…

State oil company fast-tracks previously undisclosed project, which is expected to double export capacityBusiness live – latest updatesThe United Arab Emirates has announced it will complete a new oil pipeline bypassing the strait of Hormuz by next year to secure its future crude exports against the threat of disruption.The current blockade of the vital waterway,…

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi intensified Tehran's regional diplomatic outreach on Friday, holding a series of telephone conversations with his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Romania to discuss the implementation of the recent Iran-US memorandum of understanding, regional developments, and bilateral cooperation.

Dubai: Today’s forecast shows clear skies and the mercury sliding into the early-40s, across most emirates.While temperatures in Dubai will range between 38°C and 28°C today, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will see highs of 41°C, dropping down to 29°C and 28°C respectively, once the sun sets.Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds will offer a…

The covert meeting with the UAE’s president is the latest milestone in a rapidly developing Middle East allianceBenjamin Netanyahu has revealed he made a secret trip to the United Arab Emirates at the height of the Iran war to meet president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.“This visit has led to a historic breakthrough in…

Sydney: Australia will double the financial penalty on platforms flouting its world-leading social media ban for under-16s to stem widespread evasion of the restrictions, the government said on Saturday. New legislation will lift the maximum fine to Aus$99 million ($68 million) for systemic breaches of the regulation and arm the eSafety online watchdog with greater…

Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund has waived more than AED 834 million in interest on loans owed by low-income retirees across the country.The initiative, implemented with the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President,…

Outrage is mounting about the Gulf country’s complicity in Sudan’s catastrophic civil war – and it might be starting to hit them where it hurtsThere are certain states whose reputations in the global community are tainted. For habitual violations of international law, they are shunned, boycotted or slammed with economic sanctions. Reading these words, perhaps…

June 26 (Reuters) - UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed on Friday stressed the need to protect maritime corridors and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi. The exchange, reported by state news agency WAM, marks a rare public contact between Abu Dhabi…

On the occasion of International Family Day, which falls on May 15, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai confirmed the continuation of the development of an integrated service system that enhances the stability and quality of life of families, based on Dubai's vision to build a more cohesive and sustainable society,…

If current precarious ceasefire between US and Iran ends, Emirates are more likely to be targeted by TehranMiddle East crisis: live updatesThe risk of some Gulf states becoming embroiled in a direct war with Iran has risen after it was reported the United Arab Emirates had secretly launched a major attack on Iran during the…

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates' National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has clarified that a technical malfunction in the country's early warning system on Friday evening, June 26, resulted in the accidental sending of incorrect warning messages. The Authority confirmed that the issue has since been addressed and resolved. The statement followed…

Al Nahyans’ control over farmland in Europe has meant they receive proportion of payments to farmsThe United Arab Emirates’ ruling royal family is benefiting from tens of millions in EU subsidies to grow crops destined for the Gulf, it can be revealed.A cross-border investigation by DeSmog and shared with the Guardian found subsidiaries controlled by…

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates expanded its visa-on-arrival program to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members. Under the new decision, nationals of the Republic of Indonesia, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Kenya, and the Republic of South…

Conflict appears to have reached painful stalemate, but leaders in Tehran and Washington seem to think victory is nearThe month-old ceasefire between Iran and the US appeared to be in new peril on Tuesday with a fresh barrage of Iranian missiles reported to have targeted the United Arab Emirates as US naval forces pressed ahead…

The United Arab Emirates has extended its visa-on-arrival programme to nationals of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya, and South Africa, effective 25 July, opening easier access to the country for millions of eligible travellers.

Quintessentially almost quadrupled staff in Middle East and Asia less than year before wealthy began to flee GulfThe embattled luxury concierge service co-founded by Queen Camilla’s nephew Ben Elliot embarked on what appeared to be an inopportune hiring spree in the Middle East and Asia before wealthy individuals began fleeing the region because of the…

By Gram Slattery ABU DHABI, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a Middle East tour in earnest on Wednesday, seeking to reassure Gulf allies who view concessions in President Donald Trump’s Iran deal that include a proposed $300 billion fund as too generous to a regional foe. Arriving in Abu…

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from the President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.At the beginning of th...

His Excellency Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met today with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi.During the meeting, the two sides revi...

DUBAI, June 18 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to address growing concerns over the impact of online platforms on children. Under a resolution approved on Thursday, children under 15…

Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a decision regulating children's access to social media platforms. This resolution, passed in its cabinet, aims to enable children to benefit from it within a safe, balanced and age-appropriate digital environment. The decision comes in light of the increasing use of social media platforms by children and the associated…

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy following the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed that prioritising diplomatic engagement and adherence to international law are essential to reinforcing…

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, June 14 (Petra) – On behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General ...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, has vehemently condemned the malicious media allegations and unverifiable information circulating against the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar. He stressed that these allegations and information intend to cast doubt on the positions of those nations and their constructive role…

Speaker Al Yamahi warns disinformation is harming regional unity and cooperation Cairo: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, has condemned what he described as misleading media reports and allegations that lack accuracy and objectivity and target the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar in a futile attempt to undermi…

(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates firmly rejected reports on Friday alleging that it had facilitated the transfer of funds to Iran, including claims involving $3 billion, calling the accounts ...

(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates firmly refuted media reports on Friday alleging that monetary assets had been moved from the Gulf nation to Iran, including assertions involving a sum of $3 ...

(MENAFN - IANS) Jerusalem, June 12 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday vowed to not let Iran have nuclear weapons until he serves as Israel's PM, adding that he and US ...

To review progress on the development of a global district cooling standard

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) QNA Amsterdam: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah took part in the inauguration of the "GreenTech Amsterdam 2026" Expo in ...

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Doha: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar, HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them. Additionally, they discussed…

Doha: Minister of Environment and Climate Change, HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar, HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance collaboration in the fields…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Sheikh Nahyan, Philippine ambassador underscore resilience, shared values, partnership between the nations amid regional uncertainty By: Nandini Sircar [Editor's ...

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) QNA Vienna: The State of Qatar has reiterated its strong condemnation of the attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, describing it as ...

The United Arab Emirates has launched a nationwide campaign inviting citizens and residents to sign an online pledge of loyalty and allegiance to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The “Pledge and Commitment” initiative was launched by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s minister of tolerance and coexistence, and later opened to…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new visa suspensions and entry restrictions, as precautionary measures against the Ebola ...