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The Latest Breaking News from United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has stopped most private drones and light sports aircraft used for recreational purposes for a month starting Saturday, the Interior Ministry announced in a statement. It said the Gulf nation has grounded all flying operations for owners, practitioners and enthusiasts of drones, including drones and light…

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UAE grounds most private drones, light aircraft for a month after Houthi attack

The United Arab Emirates has grounded most private drones and light aircraft used for recreational purposes, the interior ministry said on Saturday, in an apparent precautionary measure after an attack last Monday by Yemen's Houthis on Abu Dhabi airport.

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Australian conditions put England among T20 World Cup favourites – Eoin Morgan

England were beaten in the semi-final by New Zealand at the tournament’s previous edition in the United Arab Emirates.

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Security Council Slams Houthis’ Terrorist Attacks on UAE

The UN Security Council has unanimously slammed the “heinous terrorist attacks” on Abu Dhabi by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militias, and called to bring the perpetrators to justice. “The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attacks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Monday,…

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Queen sending Prince William on exciting overseas trip - but Kate Middleton won't join him

Prince William is set to visit Dubai on February 10, in what will be his first official trip to the United Arab Emirates - but he won't be joined by wife Kate Middleton

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William to make brief trip to Dubai at request of Government

The Duke of Cambridge will make his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates next month to help promote UK talent.

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UK's Prince William to visit UAE next month

Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince William will visit the United Arab Emirates next month, his office Kensington Palace announced on Friday, as Britain seeks to step up its relationship with the Gulf state.

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Mum who sent £6k to drug-dealer boyfriend on the run in Dubai dodges jail

Annie Webster, 26, sent £6,066.85 to her then partner Shawn O'Malley, who had travelled to the United Arab Emirates to evade arrest in relation to a gangland shooting.

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After two months off, DP World Tour back in action in Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates hosts the first of four consecutive events.

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UAE Says Missiles and Drones Used in Attack, Some Intercepted

UAE’s ambassador to the United States said Thursday that cruise missiles and ballistic missiles alongside drones were used in Monday's deadly attack on the United Arab Emirates, which intercepted part of the attack. The assault killed three civilians in Abu Dhabi. The UAE said the attack - claimed by Yemen’s…

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UAE says missiles, drones used in deadly Houthi attack, some intercepted

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement used cruise missiles and ballistic missiles alongside drones in Monday's deadly strike on the United Arab Emirates, which intercepted part of the attack, the Gulf state's ambassador to the United States said.

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UAE says missiles, drones used in attack, some intercepted

Cruise missiles and ballistic missiles were used alongside drones in Monday's attack on the United Arab Emirates, and several weapons were intercepted, the UAE ambassador to the United States said.

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UAE Plans to Enter Electricity Export Market Globally

The United Arab Emirates is planning to establish a power market platform aimed at facilitating the export of electricity, said Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei. The ministry, in cooperation with its partners in the field of electricity, launched three strategic projects and initiatives during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, he added.…

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Biden Says Administration Mulling Re-designating Houthis a Terrorist Group

US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday his administration is considering re-designating Yemen's Houthi militias as an international terrorist organization following attacks on the United Arab Emirates. His comment at a news conference came shortly after the Emirati Embassy said on Twitter that UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba urged the…

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Biden says administration mulling re-designating Yemen's Houthis a terrorist group

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday his administration is considering re-designating Yemen's Houthi movement as an international terrorist organization following drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates claimed by the group.

The Independent UK

UAE envoy: Yemen's Houthis used missiles in Abu Dhabi attack

A United Arab Emirates ambassador says Yemen's Houthi rebels used cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones in an attack on Abu Dhabi this week that killed three people and set off fires at a fuel depot and an international airport

The Independent UK

Turkey's deal with UAE to build foreign exchange reserves

The Turkish central bank says it and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to a currency swap deal equivalent to $4.74 billion to boost Turkey’s depleted foreign exchange reserves

The Independent UK

Torture claims filed against new Interpol leader from UAE

The French lawyer for a jailed human rights defender in the United Arab Emirates has filed a torture complaint against the new president of Interpol, Maj. Gen. Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi

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UAE Calls for Security Council Meeting after Houthi Attacks

The United Arab Emirates called on Tuesday the United Nations Security Council to convene in wake of the terrorist attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against Abu Dhabi on Monday. In a letter to Norway, the Council President for January, it condemned the Houthis for targeting…

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Saudi Govt Expresses Solidarity with UAE against All Security Threats

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's condemnation of the terrorist attack that targeted Abu Dhabi International Airport on Monday. The Kingdom stands in complete solidarity with the United Arab Emirates against all threats against its security and stability, it said after holding a virtual meeting chaired by Custodian…

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Israel offers UAE security, intelligence support after deadly Houthi attack

Israel has offered security and intelligence support to the United Arab Emirates against further drone attacks after a deadly strike by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group, according to a letter released on Tuesday by Israel's leader.

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Satellite Photos Show Aftermath of Abu Dhabi Oil Site Attack

Satellite photos obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday appear to show the aftermath of a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. The images by Planet Labs PBC analyzed by the AP show smoke…

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Abu Dhabi Requires Booster Shots to Enter the Emirate

Facing a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases fueled by the spread of the highly transmissible omicron variant, Abu Dhabi is requiring people entering the city to show proof of booster shots. The government's health app said earlier this week that people entering the capital of the United Arab Emirates must…

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives South Korean President in Riyadh

South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday on an official visit. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, welcomed him at King Khalid International Airport. It is the latest visit by a head of state to Saudi Arabia as a growing number…

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UAE Aims to Reduce Carbon Emissions Through Transition to Future Energy

The United Arab Emirates said success in transitioning towards a future energy system aims to reduce emissions while maintaining growth, progress, and development. Dubai Ruler and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated on Monday the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainability hosted…

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