Senate Republicans have blocked an effort by Democrats to temporarily block arms sales to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in response to President Donald Trump’s dealings in the region.
US Senate rejects bids to block arms sales to Qatar, UAE
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked resolutions that would have halted more than $3 billion in military sales to the governments of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
PM Shehbaz to undertake UAE official visit today
Pakistan, June 12 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, along with a high-level delegation. The visit …
Senate rejects Democratic resolution to block Trump’s military deals with Qatar and UAE
The Republican-led Senate voted down two attempts on Wednesday by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) to advance measures that would block more than $3.5 billion in U.S. arms sales to Qatar and the United Arab …
‘Countries Who Treat Women As Third-Class Citizens’: Bernie Sanders Blasts Trump Business Partners UAE And Qatar On Senate Floor
On the Senate floor today, Senator Bernie Sanders delivers scathing remarks lambasting UAE and Qatar, Donald Trump’s business partners and the reason for his corruption tour in the Middle East.
What is Emiratisation? The UAE’s push to move over half of insurance sector jobs in Emirati hands by 2030
Emiratisation—the UAE’s initiative to increase Emirati employment, is advancing rapidly in the insurance sector, where nationals now make up 22% of employees. Minister Mohamed Al Husaini announced a …
UAE participates in ‘BRICS Youth Summit’ in Federative Republic of Brazil
The United Arab Emirates participated in the ‘BRICS Youth Summit’ hosted by the Federative Republic of Brazil, alongside delegations from member states and partner countries from the Global South. The …
Are you a media professional in the UAE? Here’s how much you need to pay for a media licence
The UAE has announced new media licensing fees. This is under Cabinet Decision No. (41) of 2025. The decision covers influencers, journalists, film producers and others. Licenses are needed to operate …
Stepped foot in Dubai in 1965, Indian man gets passport stamped 60 years later
A 90-year-old Indian expatriate who landed in Dubai in 1965 got his passport stamped almost 60 years after he took a ship to the UAE from Bombay. Ninety-year-old Haji N Jamaluddin was honoured by the …
Gate Marks 12 Years in Crypto With ‘Evolving Vision’
The crypto exchange is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a sweeping brand transformation and pushes into AI and RWAs. (Sponsored post by Gate) …
Sharjah realty sector zooms, hits Dhs5.5 billion in May
The Emirate of Sharjah recorded strong performance in its real estate sector during May 2025, with total trading value of Dhs5.5 billion across 8,415 transactions in various areas of the emirate.
UAE President, VPs offer condolences to Saudi King on passing of Prince Faisal bin Turki
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of Prince …
Hamdan bin Zayed receives Ambassador of Russian Federation to UAE
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Rulers Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received Timur Zabirov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the UAE, at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi …
EU commission removes UAE, adds Lebanon and Algeria to money laundering list: What to know
The changes to the list are still pending approval from EU member states and the European Parliament, likely within the next month.
Zegna’s first show outside Italy is a love letter to Dubai
Zegna, the Italian master of quiet luxury, just staged its first fashion show outside Italy. On Wednesday, it transformed Dubai Opera into an oasis of fashion, with nods to both Italy and the UAE.
Dubai to reinforce collaborative approach to its tourism growth
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) hosted its first City Briefing of 2025, a key bi-annual stakeholder engagement platform that …
Sharjah’s realty delivers stellar performance in May
Against the backdrop of the UAE’s dynamic property sector, Sharjah’s performance reflects both local resilience and alignment with broader national trends …