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UAE names oil boss to lead climate summit, worrying activists

The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday that the head of state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company would lead this year's COP28 climate summit, fuelling activists' worries that big industry is hijacking the global response to environmental crisis.

Reuters

Student Leaders’ Trip To Israel And UAE Strengthens Trump’s Abraham Accords

The Abraham Accords continue to transform the dynamics of the Middle East towards peace, prosperity and cross-cultural friendships

Zenger

US State Department to Revive Palestinian-Israeli Talks

Israel and the countries that signed the Abraham Accords discussed enhancing cooperation in areas, such as security and information sharing, during the Negev Forum Working Group meetings in Abu Dhabi, according to a US official. The Negev Forum Working Groups Meeting began in the presence of about 150 representatives of…

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UAE to ban single-use plastic shopping bags starting in 2024

The United Arab Emirates announced a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags to take effect next year, the latest initiative aimed at reducing pollution in the oil-rich nation

The Independent UK

'Ajman is less glitzy than Dubai but you get amazing beaches and cheaper shopping'

Ajman in the UAE may not have the glitz and glamour of holidays to Dubai and Abu Dhabi but you can still find amazing beaches, great food and shops - and it can be more budget-friendly

Daily Mirror

United Arab Emirates says it will teach Holocaust in schools

The United Arab Emirates will begin teaching about the Holocaust in history classes in primary and secondary schools across the country

The Independent UK

Arabs Divided over Syrian-Turkish Normalization and its Conditions

The United Arab Emirates – through senior officials - is seeking to join Russia in sponsoring the normalization of relations between Syria and Türkiye. The United States and Arab countries, meanwhile, are seeking to halt the normalization efforts, or at least, place conditions before they can be complete, signaling Arab…

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Israel Defends Ben-Gvir, Int’l Community Cautions against Provocations at Al-Aqsa

Israel faced widespread criticism, including from the United States and Russia, during an emergency session of the UN Security Council to discuss the visit of the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, to al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The international community warned that the new development could lead to a…

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Stoinis won't miss Shield to play in UAE

Marcus Stoinis is poised to be cleared by Cricket Australia to play in UAE's rival Twenty20 league, provided he misses no domestic cricket at home.

AAP

Dubai slashes price of alcohol to boost tourism but travellers warned they risk arrest

Campaigner claims that alcohol laws in UAE remain ‘contradictory’

Evening Standard

Interpol says 'world's most wanted' human trafficker arrested in Sudan

An Eritrean national described as the "world’s most wanted″ human trafficker has been arrested in Sudan after an international search led by the United Arab Emirates, Interpol has announced.

Radio France Internationale

World’s ‘most wanted people smuggler’ arrested in Sudan

UAE says it played key role in operation to detain Eritrean national Kidane Zekarias Habtemariam, wanted by Interpol.

Al Jazeera

Analysis-New Arab allies face dilemma as Israel shifts hard-right

Israel's sharp tilt to what is likely to be the most hard right government in its history puts its new Arab allies in the awkward position of having to deal with ultra-nationalists while trying to do more than just pay lip service to the Palestinian cause.

Reuters

UAE's Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in Damascus

UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad bilateral relations between the UAE and Syria and ways to enhance them through cooperation at all levels to achieve the joint interests of the two fraternal countries and peoples, state…

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Stoinis signs with BBL's big rival in UAE

Marcus Stoinis will feature in the Big Bash League's rival tournament, after signing with the UAE's T20 competition once the Melbourne Stars' season is over.

Al Jazeera

UAE, China call for UN meeting over Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa visit

The UN Security Council is expected to convene on Thursday, according to diplomats.

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Saudi Arabia Expands Commercial Navigation by Connecting with 11 Global Ports

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced on Monday a new service that will connect Jubail Port with 11 global ports in Türkiye, the Indian Subcontinent, Africa, and the Middle East. To be operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Co., the new service will connect Jubail Port with 11 global ports via…

Evening Standard

Alex Lees called up by England Lions following Test and central contract axe

Batter Alex Lees has been named in the England Lions squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, three months after being dropped from the Test side.

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The Independent UK

Where are the Gulf Arab tourists? Israel's hopes fall short

Israel's agreement with the United Arab Emirates to open diplomatic ties in 2020 brought an electrifying sense of achievement to a country long ostracized in the Middle East

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE President, Emir of Qatar Discuss Fraternal Relations

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held telephone talks on Friday with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, reported the UAE state news agency WAM. They reviewed the prospects of further consolidating fraternal relations between their countries. They also discussed expanding their…

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UAE Publishes World’s First National Regulation Related to Vertiports

The United Arab Emirates published on Tuesday the world’s first national regulation related to vertiports to support rapid developments and continued worldwide investment in the country’s highly progressive and competitive aviation industry. This regulation covers the design and operational requirements of vertiports while ensuring a regulatory environment that supports the…

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Filipino workers in Dubai gather to celebrate Christmas far away from home

Filipino workers come to the United Arab Emirates seeking opportunity and to support relatives back home. Christmas isn't a UAE holiday, so many will work — but also manage to find joy and community.

The Independent UK

UAE urged to not deport Egyptian-American activist who called for Cop27 protests

Over 20 rights groups sign letter urging UAE to not deport Sherif Osman over fears he could be ‘subjected to torture’

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Saudi Arabia’s Hassana to Invest $2.4 Bn in UAE’s DP World

Saudi Arabia’s Hassana Investment Company announced on Wednesday an investment of $2.4 billion in three of DP World’s flagship UAE assets. The investment included stakes in Jebel Ali Port, Jebel Ali Free Zone, and National Industries Park and followed an earlier transaction that successfully closed in June 2022. The three…

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UAE Central Bank Sees GDP Growth at 7.6% This Year

The UAE’s central bank expects real gross domestic product growth of 7.6 percent this year from its previous forecast of 6.5 percent, citing stronger performance of non-oil sectors including tourism, hospitality, real estate, transportation, and manufacturing. In quarterly review report for the third quarter of this year, the Central Bank…

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