The meeting touched on the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and the efforts being made to confront its fallout.
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Sharjah school sets world record for longest N-Day video chain
This was attempted by the school under the theme, Together with UAE as an expression of respect, love and solidarity for the country, especially …
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U.S. Arms Sales to UAE Draw Fire From 29 Rights Groups
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Twenty-nine arms control and human rights organizations have signed a letter opposing the sale of $23 billion worth of missiles, fighter jets and drones to the United Arab …
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Covid-19: UAE remembers fallen frontline heroes on Commemoration Day
Leadership and people recognise the frontliners who sacrificed their lives to provide a better future for us all’ …
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UAE part ways with Pinto
UAE Football Association announced on Monday that they have mutually agreed with Jorge Luis Pinto to step down as the head coach of the national team.
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UAE Condemns Iranian Scientist Assassination as Threat to Peace
The United Arab Emirates condemned the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, describing the attack as a “crime” that could increase tensions across the region.
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After 5 Months And 3 Friendlies, UAE Fires Coach Pinto
The United Arab Emirates on Monday dismissed Colombian Jorge Luis Pinto as coach, five months after his appointment and before the resumption of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup.
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Knesset committee ‘meets’ with UAE Jewish community
There are some 1,000 Jews from around the world currently living in the country, mostly in Dubai but with a smaller community in Abu Dhabi as well.
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Sharjah Ruler issues new law regarding family disputes
A new decree issued in Sharjah mandates the public prosecution to try all reconciliation means before a family dispute is referred to the courts. His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, …
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Special recognition for UAE frontliners who died battling Covid-19
The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered that ‘Heroes of Humanity’ medals be awarded to those who lost lives while battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The honour is …
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How the UAE weaponised western fears of Islam to crush dissent
Abu Dhabi has capitalised on orientalist fears in the West to stigmatise “Islamism” as a catch-all phrase encompassing any form of extremist ideology coming out of Islam …
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EXCLUSIVE: Iran tells MBZ it will hit UAE in response to a US attack
Threat given to Mohammed bin Zayed directly, hours before Emirati statement condemning assassination of nuclear scientist …
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Exclusive: Abu Dhabi wealth fund in talks with KKR over Italian grid deal – sources
ROME (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s biggest sovereign fund is in talks with U.S. firm KKR to invest in Telecom Italia’s (TIM) last-mile network in a deal that has drawn scrutiny from Italy’s …
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Abu Dhabi’s non-oil exports, re-exports jump 62.5% between June-August 2020: ADDED
ABU DHABI – Abu Dhabi’s non-oil exports and re-exports reached AED32.8 billion between June and August 2020, up 62.5 percent compared to AED20.2 billion recorded between March and May this year, a …
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National Day traffic alert: Trucks banned in Abu Dhabi island
Trucks are banned from entering Abu Dhabi island on Wednesday, December 2, when the UAE marks its 49th National Day. According to the emirate’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), trucks are also not …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADES inks MoU to retrofit SEHA healthcare facilities
ADES aims to make energy-efficient modifications to SEHA’s healthcare facilities to reduce power and water consumption …
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UAE National Day 2020: Seeds of the Union live on TV and online from 6.15pm on December 2
Abu Dhabi: The much-awaited Seeds of the Union show, to celebrate the UAE’s 49th National Day, will be broadcast live on a number of television channels and will be streamed online as well from 6.15pm …
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