Tag: United Arab Emirates
Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Where is Sheikh Jaber? Kuwait was abuzz with the question as citizens on social media demanded to know the...
UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza cease-fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel's top diplomat to the United Arab Emirates attended a ceremony in Dubai on the grounds of the Arabian...
EU calls on Iran to review sentencing of female activist
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The European Union on Thursday called on Iran to review a case of a prominent female human rights activist...
Saudis: Coalition kit on Yemen island where base being built
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen on Thursday acknowledged having equipment on an island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait...
Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
Countries reliant on tourism are racing to reopen borders and revive economies decimated by the pandemic.
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Yemen officials demand answers after AP report on air base
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemeni officials demanded answers Wednesday after an Associated Press report highlighted a mysterious air base being built on a...
Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A mysterious air base is being built on a volcanic island off Yemen that sits in one of the...
After 18 months, Socceroos assemble for World Cup qualifiers
BRISBANE, Australia — After 18 months without a game, the gathering of Australian players in Dubai ahead of next month’s World Cup qualifiers feels...
Protesters again demonstrate in quiet Oman over poor economy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched through a major city Tuesday, marking...
Qatar’s top diplomat visits Egypt amid improving ties
CAIRO — Egypt’s top diplomat met Tuesday with his Qatari counterpart as ties between the two nations gradually improve since Egypt and three Gulf...
