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Sisi Mourns Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi mourned on Friday the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. "He was a men of men and among the greatest of leaders," he said in a post on his official Facebook page. He remarked that Sheikh…

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UAE’s ailing leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies aged 73

The United Arab Emirates' long-ailing ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died Friday, the government's state-run news agency announced in a brief statement. He was 73.

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GCC Mourns the Passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) mourned on Friday the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. GCC Secretary-General Dr.

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UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies - WAM agency

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, state news agency WAM reported on Friday. He was also ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate.

Reuters

UAE's long-ailing leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed has died

The United Arab Emirates’ long-ailing ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nayhan, has died

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UAE Announces Death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, state news agency WAM reported on Friday. He was 73. The UAE’s Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a 40-day period of mourning and a three-day suspension of work in all ministries and the private sector beginning Friday, including…

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In Middle East, U.S. general hears concerns about American commitment

The new U.S. general overseeing American forces in the Middle East said allies were concerned about long-term U.S. commitment to the region, as he wrapped up a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday.

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French court investigates Interpol chief over torture claims

French judges have opened an investigation into torture allegations against Interpol president Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates

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France opens torture case against head of international police agency, Interpol

French authorities have opened a case against Interpol president Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates over accusations of torture and arbitrary detention filed by two Britons. Raisi stands accused in several other cases involving alleged torture.

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Saudi, UAE Ministers Warn against Capacity Decreasing in All Energy Sectors

The energy ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates warned that spare capacity is decreasing in all energy sectors as producers slash investment, causing everything from crude to diesel and natural gas to trade at or near record highs. “I have a lot of experience, but I've never…

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Saudi-UAE Joint Security Committee Discusses Means to Boost Security Cooperation

The joint security committee between the Saudi and United Arab Emirates Ministries of Interior held its sixth meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Held at the Ministry of Interior, the meeting focused on boosting cooperation in all security fields between the two countries. The Saudi…

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UAE Hosts Bucks, Hawks in 1st NBA Games in Mideast

The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will face off in two pre-season games in October in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first time two NBA teams have played each other in the Middle East. The matchups will take place in the capital Abu Dhabi on October 6 and 8,…

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Now in spotlight, Dubai Jews struggle for public synagogue

The fast-growing population of Jewish immigrants to the United Arab Emirates may feel freer than ever to express their identity in the autocratic Arab sheikhdom, which has sought to brand itself as an oasis of religious tolerance

The Independent UK

Russian-speaking visitors to UAE resort town dip, offset by others

Russian-speaking tourists to the town of Ras Al Khaimah, part of the United Arab Emirates, have dipped since Russia invaded Ukraine, but visitors from other markets have offset that fall and overall visits are up this year, an official said on Tuesday.

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Roos to face Jordan before Qatar play-offs

The Socceroos have teed up a friendly with Jordan in Doha as preparation for their cut-throat World Cup qualifying play-off against the United Arab Emirates.

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Greece, UAE Agree Joint Investments in Energy, Other Sectors

Greece and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to jointly fund investments worth 4 billion euros ($4.2 billion) in the Mediterranean country and explore further cooperation in the energy sector, the Greek prime minister's office said on Monday. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed…

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'I want change': Lebanese abroad vote in May 15 election

Lebanese in more than 40 countries will start voting in a national election on Sunday, with many set to back political newcomers after the worst crisis since Lebanon's 1975-90 civil war led to widespread poverty and prompted a wave of emigration.

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UAE Armed Forces Fully Prepared to Confront All Security Threats, Says Defense Minister

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, the United Arab Emirates' Minister of State for Defense Affairs, stressed on Thursday that the UAE Armed Forces are fully prepared to confront all security threats arising from changes in the regional and global geopolitical landscapes, reported the state news agency WAM. He explained that…

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Daily Record

Jason Cummings hype continues as Australia boss urged to send Socceroos SOS to striker

Australia face crucial World Cup play-offs against the United Arab Emirates and then Peru if they win the semi-final.

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Saudi Arabia Declares Monday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Gulf countries declared Monday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Saudi Supreme Court congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all citizens,…

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UAE Signs Agreement to Send Emirati Astronaut to ISS for 182 Days

The United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of a new space mission to the International Space Station that will last for six months. The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) signed a new strategic cooperation in human spaceflight with Axiom Space Inc., a leading human spaceflight and infrastructure company.…

Reuters

Chinese Omicron-specific mRNA COVID vaccine candidate to be trialed in UAE

China's Suzhou Abogen Biosciences Co said its COVID-19 vaccine candidate using the messenger RNA (mRNA) technology and targeting the Omicron variant has obtained clinical trial approval in the United Arab Emirates.

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UAE, Turkey Accelerate Arrangements to Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have taken steps to accelerate the arrangements for finalizing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which will be signed soon. Officials from both countries have held discussions to foster business and investment partnerships between the business communities of the two countries. UAE Trade Minister…

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Dubai fire forces evacuation of luxury hotel; no injuries

A large fire has erupted at a luxury Dubai hotel, forcing guests and staff to leave and sending smoke over the United Arab Emirates’ tourism and trade hub

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Abu Dhabi Licenses Kraken to Operate Crypto Exchange

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) said on Monday it has licensed the Kraken group to operate a regulated virtual asset exchange platform in the financial free zone. Kraken is the first global virtual assets exchange group in the United Arab Emirates to receive a full financial license from the ADGM,…

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