News of the proposal comes a week after the administration informally notified Congress of its intent to sell F-35 fighter jets to Abu Dhabi.
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Blocking the F-35 sale to the UAE will only help our foes and Israel’s
Preventing the sale offers those hostile to the Abraham Accords, or to Israel itself, a way to undermine normalization of relations.
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Women’s IPL 2020: Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch report ahead of Trailblazers vs Supernovas clash
The Trailblazers will face the Supernovas in match 3 of the Women’s T20 Challenge 2020 on Saturday. The Trailblazers bulldozed Velocity by nine wickets in their last match at the Sharjah Cricket …
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Championship club Derby set for Abu Dhabi takeover
Derby County said on Friday that a deal had been agreed “in principle” for the sale of the English Championship club to a company owned by a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family.
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Abu Dhabi royal close to buying English soccer club Derby
A member of Abu Dhabi’s royal family has agreed to a deal to buy English soccer club Derby, the second-division team where Wayne Rooney plays. Derby said Friday a …
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6 Wedding Venues In Abu Dhabi That Are So Romantic, You’d Want To Tie The Knot There!
Over the last year, I received at least three wedding invites to the palatial land of luxury – Abu Dhabi. I was taken aback – was it a coincidence or a posh wedding trend in the making?Well, the …
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Leeds woman caught flying to Dubai with £2m denies money laundering charges
The woman appeared via video link in front of Isleworth Crown Court after she was caught trying to fly to Dubai with the wads of cash.
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12-year-old British girl to launch debut novel at Sharjah Book Fair
Sharjah: A 12-year old British girl, who has been fascinated with stories of space adventures at a young age, will launch her debut novel at the 39th Sharjah International Book Fair on Saturday. Kande …
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Derby County confirm Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Khaled is on verge of completing £60m takeover
The proposed £60million deal from Sheikh Khaled would bring to an end current owner Mel Morris’ five-year reign, though he would be expected to stay on as a consultant.
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COVID-19: 20 shops in Dubai warned for not posting social distancing stickers
Dubai businesses found compliant with COVID-19 precautionary measures Dubai: A total of 20 business establishments in Dubai received stern warnings from the Dubai Economy (DED) for not placing social …
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Derby County takeover by Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan, cousin of Man City owner and part of Abu Dhabi royal family, approved by EFL
The takeover of Derby County by a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family is nearing completion having been approved by the English Football League. The EFL on Thursday accepted Sheikh Khaled bin …
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Motorist alert: Dubai’s RTA announces Al Shindagha Tunnel closure, traffic diversion
Motorists in Dubai have been told that Al Shindagha Tunnel will be closed for vehicles coming from Deira to Bur Dubai on Friday and Saturday, according to a tweet posted by the Roads and Transport …
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Trump administration plans to sell $2.9 billion of drones to the UAE: Reuters, citing sources
The State Department told Congress it plans to sell 18 sophisticated armed MQ-9B aerial drones to the UAE, people briefed on the notification said.
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Exclusive: Trump administration advances $2.9 billion drone sale to UAE – sources
The U.S. State Department gave Congress informal notification it plans to sell 18 sophisticated armed aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates in a deal worth as much as $2.9 billion, people briefed …
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White House approves nearly $3B drone deal with UAE: report
The State Department has informally told Congress that it plans to sell 18 armed aerial drones worth approximately $2.9 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), people familiar with the matter told …
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US – Middle East Relations: Trump Administration Clinches $3 Billion Drone Deal With UAE
The Trump administration has clinched a deal to sell 18 armed aerial drones to the UAE, Reuters reported on Thursday. The agreement with the UAE could be valued as much as $2.9 billion. The Trump …
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Report: US planning to sell drones to UAE
State Department notified Congress it plans to sell 18 sophisticated armed aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates.
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