Tag: United Arab Emirates
German philosopher Habermas rejects UAE’s Zayed Book Award
BERLIN — The prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas said Sunday he will not accept a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates, reversing...
Mapping the Afghan war, while murky, points to Taliban gains
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Trying to map the long war in Afghanistan has become an increasingly challenging task ahead of the planned withdrawal...
Sheikh’s missing daughter casts shadow over Derby favorite
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has spent millions trying to win the Kentucky Derby, and in the process plowing money...
Saudi crown prince defends austerity steps, social loosening
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman laid out a vigorous defense of his domestic policies and the thinking behind his...
US Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An American warship fired warning shots when vessels of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came too close to a patrol...
Zoysa banned from cricket for 6 years for corruption
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Zoysa has been banned from all cricket for six years after being found...
Dubai police arrest attackers in massive brawl that killed 3
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Police in Dubai have arrested 10 suspects in a massive knife fight that killed three people, authorities said Wednesday,...
Iran, US warships in first tense Mideast encounter in a year
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — American and Iranian warships had a tense encounter in the Persian Gulf earlier this month, the first such incident...
UAE urges Israel to stop Jerusalem violence in rare rebuke
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates on Monday warned that any moves to change the historic identity of Jerusalem threaten peace,...
Israeli energy giant plans $1.1B gas deal with UAE company
JERUSALEM — One of Israel's biggest energy companies plans to sell its share of a large offshore gas field to a firm based in...
