and the crown prince of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed al-Nahyan, but later said “nothing was confirmed”. The EU foreign ministers will also hold a meeting on Monday to discuss tensions between major Arab states and Qatar, Al Arabiya News Channel …
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One wounded in missile attack on UAE ship off Yemen coast: SPA
DUBAI Houthi militants attacked a United Arab Emirates ship off the coast of Yemen, wounding one crew member, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Thursday. “A UAE ship was attacked by a missile fired by the Houthi militias, causing no damage to the ship.
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UAE cinema listings: June 15 – June 21
NEW! Cars 3 Thu-Sat 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 10:00pm, 11:00pm Sun-Wed 12:45pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:35pm, 9:45pm CIA – Comrade in America …
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UAE luxury fashion market luring big spenders
Dubai is putting itself on the fashion map when it comes to … And as Kate King reports, the city could cash in with luxury good sales expected to grow in 2017. Reuters is the news and media division of Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters is the world’s …
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UAE Names Abu Dhabi Mosque After Mary, Mother of Jesus
Minister of Tolerance Sheikha Lubna al-Qasimi said the move reflected Sheikh Mohammed’s “pure humanity and portrays a bright image of the real tolerance and coexistence in the UAE,” Emirati news site Khaleej Times reported. The senior chaplain at …
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Dubai Police rescue kidnapped woman in 2 hours
The Dubai Police rescued a 42-year-old woman in just two hours after she was kidnapped by two Asians who demanded a ransom of Dh50,000. Maj. Gen. Khalil Ibrahim al-Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police …
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UAE: ‘No military component’ in actions against Qatar
UAE Ambassador to US Yousef al-Otaiba says no ‘military’ aspect to Qatar blockade [File: Win McNamee/AP] The United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the United States said there was no military aspect to steps taken by Arab powers against Qatar but further …
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UAE Cabinet Praised Sheikh Khalifa’s directive to address humanitarian cases of Emirati-Qatari joint families
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, praised the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to take into consideration the humanitarian …
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UAE humanitarian legacy praised
Abu Dhabi, June 14 (BNA): Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of UAE Federal National Council (FNC), has emphasised that the prestigious status of UAE as the biggest donor of developmental aid in the world reflects the vision of the founding father …
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UAE upholds Zayed’s legacy of generosity
Abu Dhabi: UAE — the world’s top aid donor for third consecutive year — will fondly remember the legacy of its founding father Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan on Wednesday, which marks his 13th death anniversary. The 19th day of Ramadan …
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AFC World Cup Qualifiers: Thailand 1-1 UAE: Edgardo Bauza promises plan for the future
The UAE boss looks ahead after disappointment against Thailand. UAE national team coach Edgardo Bauza was disappointed with his team’s 1-1 draw to Thailand in their 2018 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday but has set his sights on improvement in the future.
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Thailand, UAE draw in World Cup qualifier
Thailand almost defeated the United Arab Emirates in its World Cup Asian qualifier after its 1-0 lead ended with the latter’s equalising goal in an extra time period at the Rajamangala Stadium Tuesday night. The UAE controlled most of the game and tried …
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Qatar crisis: UAE accused of bankrolling Turkey coup
A Turkish journalist close to his government has accused the United Arab Emirates of financing last July’s failed coup attempt, as the Turkish president today (Tuesday) called on the Saudi king to resolve the “inhumane” Qatar crisis, reports the Arab …
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‘Thirsty’ Thais hope to tame UAE today
Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac said yesterday the War Elephants are “thirsty” to take on the United Arab Emirates and a historic upset could be on the cards at Rajamangala National Stadium tonight. Thailand and the UAE square off in a World Cup qualifier …
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UAE Start Up News
The Mohammed bin Rashid Fund, MBRF, the financial arm of Dubai SME, an agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise, SME, sector, and Beehive, the first and only regulated peer-to-peer lending platform in the MENA region …
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The Latest: Putin talks Qatar with Abu Dhabi crown prince
Russia’s state-run Tass news agency says the two discussed “the growing tensions around Qatar.” Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic ties with Qatar last week, accusing it backing terrorism and promoting policies that …
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Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Resort Announced for 2019
Hilton yesterday announced that Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Resort will be part of the AED12 billion development plan announced by Miral for the southern end of Yas Island, in efforts to further position the island among the world’s most sought-after …
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