UAE

A senior British politician has praised the UAE for its role in “discreetly shaping peace and stability” in the Middle East and North Africa. Tobias Ellwood, a former government minister and chair of the UK Defence Select Committee, said…

The first day of Eid al-Fitr will fall on April 21, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the start of the Islamic month of Shawwal, a UAE-based astronomer confirmed on Monday. “Ramadan’s full moon will be on Thursday, April…

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been ranked as the best destinations for solo female travelers in terms of safety, gender equality, and things to do, according to a report by InsureMyTrip. Medina in Saudi Arabia was named the safest city in…

Iran has appointed Reza Ameri as its new ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ahead of an expected meeting between the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia in China. The UAE downgraded diplomatic relations with Iran in 2016,…

BP and ADNOC have proposed to purchase 50% of NewMed Energy, an Israeli offshore natural gas producer, for approximately $2 billion. By making this offer, the companies are entering into Israel's expanding energy industry. The…

After being convicted of drug charges a year ago, an Israeli woman named Fidaa Kiwan has been released by the United Arab Emirates and flown home. Israel praised the pardon as a "special gesture" to President Isaac Herzog, who…

A delegation of UK lawmakers, following their visit to the Gulf state last month, has urged that Britain should not overlook its relationship with the UAE and instead take a more active role in nurturing stronger ties.…

The Ramadan crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, indicating that the holy month will begin on Thursday instead of Wednesday. The Islamic calendar is lunar-based, comprising 12 months in a year,…

During their meeting in Abu Dhabi, the UAE president advised the Syrian President, Bashar Assad, that it was time for Syria, which is diplomatically isolated, to be reintegrated into the larger Arab region. This visit was…

The UAE and Georgia have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to strengthen economic ties by eliminating barriers and reducing tariffs. The agreement was signed by the foreign trade minister of UAE, Thani bin…