UAE arrest three over Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murder, Israel describes incident as 'antisemitic'
Nov 25, 2024, at 07:41 pm
UAE authorities have arrested three people for their suspected involvement in the murder of Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the Gulf nation.
UAE's longest day will last nearly 14 hours
Jun 09, 2024, at 11:33 pm
The UAE is set to experience its longest day of the year, or summer solstice, from June 21 to June 22, media reports said.
Pakistan planning to sell First Women Bank to UAE govt
Feb 15, 2024, at 12:23 am
Pakistan's federal government is planning to sell First Woman Bank Limited to the UAE government, media reports said.
UAE bans import of frozen fresh meat from Pakistan via sea after 'fungus' found in a consignment
Sep 21, 2023, at 06:22 pm
The United Arab Emirates has banned the import of frozen meat from Pakistan through the sea route after fungus was allegedly found in a consignment of meat.
Aug 15, 2023, at 12:35 am
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi left people amazed by sharing some breathtaking images of the Himalayas from space.
UAE ambassador resumes duties in Iran after six-year absence
Sep 15, 2022, at 02:27 am
Tehran/IBNS: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Iran Saif Mohammed Al Zaabi, who has returned to Tehran six years after ties were downgraded, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
Houthis warn UAE citizens of airstrikes
Feb 01, 2022, at 03:10 am
Sanaa/UNI/Sputnik: The Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) that controls northern Yemen urged people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday to keep away from important infrastructure objects as they may soon come under attack.
UAE intercepts two missiles launched by Houthis
Jan 24, 2022, at 05:34 pm
Abu Dhabi/UNI/Sputnik: The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reports citing the UAE Defense Ministry.
Sharjah cuts working week to 4 days, announces a 3-day weekend
Dec 10, 2021, at 04:56 am
Dubai/IBNS: The southern Gulf emirate of Sharjah on Thursday announced a shift to a three-day weekend for the official sector, media reports said.
UAE govt restricts political activities of ousted Afghan president Ashraf Ghani
Nov 30, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Kabul/IBNS: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) administration has restricted political activities of the ousted Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, and his associates, the current Taliban government of the country said.
UAE firm files Rs 74 Bn lawsuit against State Bank of Pakistan for 'unlawful actions': Reports
Nov 22, 2021, at 04:43 am
Islamabad/IBNS: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based trading and investment firm has filed a nearly Rs 74 billion suit for damages against the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and a private bank for allegedly freezing its bank accounts illegally nine years back, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kabul airport receives 5th plane with humanitarian aid from UAE, says source
Sep 08, 2021, at 10:45 pm
Kabul/Doha/UNI/Sputnik: A fifth plane carrying humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates landed in Kabul on Wednesday, a source at the airport told Sputnik.
Justin Trudeau says Canada will not recognize Taliban
Aug 19, 2021, at 09:38 pm
Ottawa: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has said his nation will not recognize the Taliban regime as the legitimate government in Afghanistan.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, family in UAE after fleeing country
Aug 19, 2021, at 01:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday said it is hosting Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on "humanitarian ground" after he fled his country following the Taliban take over.
UAE-Pakistan flight restrictions disturb travel plan of expats
Jun 06, 2021, at 04:03 pm
Pakistani expats in the UAE are either cancelling or altering travel plans to their home country due to the travel ban imposed and the uncertainties prevailing over flight services amid COVID-19.
UAE extends travel ban on Pakistani travellers till June 30
Jun 03, 2021, at 10:39 pm
Islamabad: The UAE has extended the ban on Pakistani travellers till June 30 as a measure taken to contain COVID-19 pandemic.
UAE to roll over $2 billion loans given to Pakistan
Apr 22, 2021, at 04:14 am
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will roll over its $2 billion loans that it had earlier given to Pakistan in 2018 as part of the bailout package, a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office said.
Human rights experts demand UAE provide ‘meaningful information’ on Sheikha Latifa
Apr 21, 2021, at 05:04 pm
New York: United Nations independent human rights experts on Tuesday demanded that the United Arab Emirates provide “meaningful information” on the fate of Sheikha Latifa Mohammed Al Maktoum as well as assurances regarding her safety and well-being, “without delay”.
UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait support Saudi position on Khashoggi case
Feb 27, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Cairo/Sputnik: The foreign ministries of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday issued statements in support of Saudi Arabia's position regarding the case of slain columnist Jamal Khashoggi a day after a US report claimed that Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman had a role to play in the 2018 murder.
Feb 18, 2021, at 06:49 pm
London/IBNS : Britain has asked for proof that Sheikha Latifa, one of the daughters of Dubai's rulers, is alive and doing well after the British Broadcasting Channel (BBC) released a video in which she said she was being held against her will in a barricaded villa, a Reuters report said.
US airman dies in vehicle incident at United Arab Emirates base
Nov 29, 2020, at 02:52 pm
Dubai/Sputnik: A member of the US Air Force has died in a non-combat incident in the United Arab Emirates, the US Defense Department (DOD) informed in a statement.
Israel factor: Conflict believed to be growing between Pakistan, UAE
Nov 25, 2020, at 03:52 am
There seems to be a growing conflict between UAE and old friend Pakistan over the issue of recognising Israel.
UAE temporarily suspends issuance of visit visa to several countries including Pakistan
Nov 20, 2020, at 02:09 am
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has temporarily suspended the issuance of visit visas to a dozen countries which also include Pakistan.
Rights experts urge UAE to halt repatriation of Yemeni nationals
Oct 16, 2020, at 03:45 pm
New York: The repatriation of 18 Yemeni nationals previously held at the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay, should be halted, as their lives could be in danger, UN-appointed human rights experts said on Thursday.
Aug 26, 2020, at 03:03 pm
New York: The recent agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates has the potential to change dynamics across the Middle East, the UN’s top envoy in the region told the Security Council on Tuesday, urging Palestinian and Israeli leaders to re-engage in efforts to resolve their protracted conflict.
Donald Trump announces 'Historic Peace Agreement' between Israel and UAE
Aug 14, 2020, at 05:44 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Thursday made a surprise announcement stating that Israel and the United Arab Emirates had reached a peace agreement which would pave the way for truce in the Middle East.
387 new COVID-19 cases reported in UAE, 4,123 in total
Apr 13, 2020, at 11:53 am
Dubai/Xinhua/UNI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday announced 387 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 4,123.
UAE central bank adopts $70Bln worth program to support economy amid COVID-19 crisis
Apr 05, 2020, at 03:29 pm
Moscow/Sputnik:The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) said on Sunday it had rolled out a set of capital and liquidity relief measures worth a total of 256 billion UAE dirham ($69.7 billion) to support the country's economy and banking sector throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
UAE records 72 new COVID-19 cases, 405 in total
Mar 28, 2020, at 11:35 am
Dubai/Xinhua/UNI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday reported 72 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 405, the Ministry of Health and Prevention said in a statement.
Bangladeshi national tested positive for coronavirus in UAE
Feb 22, 2020, at 04:39 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Two residents of UAE, which include on Bangladeshi national, have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID19), media reports said.