Tensions over Iran The news comes two weeks after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt blocked several Qatari media outlets — including Al Jazeera — over comments allegedly made by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Al Hamad Al Thani. Al Thani reportedly …
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Boy, 11, was raped and strangled to death in Abu Dhabi
A family friend of the boy told Gulf News on Monday that the family has been waiting for the completion of formalities to receive the boy’s body. “The family has not decided about the burial… whether to do it in Abu Dhabi or Pakistan or Russia …
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To the infinity pool and beyond: New hotel opens in Dubai with the most Instagram-worthy sun-loungers in the city
this marks the first international property for Dukes under the Dukes Collection umbrella.’ Dukes Dubai consists of 279 guestrooms, including 64 suites, a ladies-only Liberty Duchess floor featuring 20 rooms furnished exclusively by Liberty Fabrics …
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UAE supports statements of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on Qatar
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has issued the following statement: “The UAE affirms its complete commitment and support to the Gulf Cooperation Council and to the security and stability of the GCC States. Within this framework, and based on the …
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UAE, Egypt join Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in cutting ties with Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Four Arab nations cut diplomatic … The decision comes after Qatar alleged in late May that hackers took over the site of its state-run news agency and published what it called fake comments from its ruling emir about Iran …
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Saudi, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt cut ties with Qatar over terrorism
Emirates airline to suspend all flights to Qatar beginning Tuesday until further notice; last flight from Dubai to Doha will depart at 2.30am on Tuesday. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Defence Secretary Jim Mattis meanwhile said they did not …
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The Latest: Dubai carrier FlyDubai cancels flights to Qatar
Dubai’s budget carrier FlyDubai says it has canceled its flights … The dispute between Qatar and the Gulf’s Arab countries started over a purported hack of Qatar’s state-run news agency. It has spiraled since. 9:35 a.m. The Abu Dhabi-based airline …
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UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain cut off relations with fellow Gulf state Qatar
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar form a regional alliance known … and the denial of all previous commitments.” Qatar ‘fake news’ spat divides Arab media The Saudi Press Agency said the Saudi government would also reach out to its allies …
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Saudi, Bahrain, Egypt, UAE cut ties with Qatar over ‘terrorism’
The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain announced on Monday they were severing diplomatic ties with Qatar, as tensions escalate in the region over accusations Doha sponsors terrorism. Read, Gulf News Editorial: Qatar cannot ignore its GCC …
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UAE, Saudi, Bahrain, Egypt cut ties with Qatar over ‘terrorism’
… has given Qatari diplomats 48 hours to leave the country after Abu Dhabi accused Doha of “supporting, funding and embracing terrorism, extremism and sectarian organisations,” state news agency WAM said. Qatari citizens have been informed by the UAE …
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Bahrain cut ties to Qatar
Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates all announced they would withdraw their … Qatar alleged in late May that hackers took over the site of its state-run news agency and published what it called fake comments from its ruling emir …
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE sever ties to Qatar over ‘terrorism’
DUBAI Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain … and promotes the message and schemes of these groups through their media constantly,” state news agency SPA said. The statement went on to accuse Qatar of supporting what it described …
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UAE cuts ties with Qatar, accuses it of destabilising region
DUBAI, June 5 The United Arab Emirates cut ties with Qatar on Monday, state news agency WAM reported, accusing its Gulf Arab neighbour of supporting extremism and undermining regional stability. The Emirates cut ties and gave diplomats 48 hours to leave …
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Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have also cut ties with Qatar, according to media reports. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, crept higher on the news and was trading 0.5 per cent firmer to $50.18 a barrel in Asian trading on Monday.
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Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE cut ties with Qatar; say it supports ‘terrorism’
UAE’s state news agency WAM reported that its diplomats have been given 48 hours to leave the country. It cited Qatar’s “support, funding and embrace of terrorist, extremist and sectarian organisations,” AP reported. Qatar has not yet commented on …
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UAE, Egypt join Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in cutting ties to Qatar
Both the UAE and Egypt made the announcement on their state-run news agencies within minutes of each other. Qatari officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The dispute between Qatar and the Gulf’s Arab countries started over a …
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Dubai bus crash victim: My mother’s blessings saved me
Speaking to Gulf News from his isolation room at NMC Hospital in Dubai Investment Park, Seddique recalled the moments before the collision. “We were sixty of us returning from night duty. The bus picked me up after my duty at a popular five star hotel at …
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