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Middle East
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in 2007.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, the UAE's long-ailing leader, has died

May 13, 2022
The United Arab Emirates' long-ailing ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died Friday, the government's state-run news agency announced in a brief statement. He was 73.
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World
People enjoy drinks at a restaurant overlooking the Marina district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2019. The country is loosening its liquor laws and other restrictions.

Why United Arab Emirates is relaxing laws on sex, marriage, liquor, vapes and more

Jan 11, 2022
The UAE is overhauling laws on an array of business, cultural and social norms. On paper, it makes the emirate one of the region's most progressive countries, but critics say the reality is complex.
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World
Men stand next to a torn poster of ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the Kabul airport on Monday. Ghani fled Afghanistan over the weekend as Taliban forces closed in on Kabul.

The United Arab Emirates Is Sheltering Afghanistan's Ousted President, Ashraf Ghani

Aug 18, 2021
Ghani said on Sunday that he had left the country to avoid further bloodshed.
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Energy
Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron station on June 14 in Los Angeles. A meeting of the oil cartel known as OPEC+ ended in drama, leading to intense volatility in crude prices.

Oil Prices Are In Turmoil Right Now. Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know

Jul 07, 2021
Oil prices were surging, but a dramatic meeting of many of the world's crude producers has thrown things into a bit of turmoil.
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World
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left), United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan (center) and Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa during the Abraham Accords signing ceremony in September.

'An Embarrassing Time': The Challenges For Arab Nations That Made Peace With Israel

May 14, 2021
"This is an embarrassing time for Gulf countries," says political scientist Bessma Momani. "Ultimately, they gave Israel a normalization deal, but didn't really extract anything for the Palestinians."
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World
Israeli tourists walk through the Deira district near Dubai's grand souk in December.

As Israelis Flock To UAE, They See A New Precedent: Peace Deals Without Giving Ground

Jan 24, 2021
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's United Arab Emirates peace deal sets a precedent: Israel need not cede captured land to the Palestinians in order to win friends in the Arab world.
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World
A lit menorah during a Hanukkah celebration at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai on Dec. 16.

As Thousands Of Israeli Tourists Visit Dubai, A Small Jewish Community Gets A Boost

Dec 29, 2020
The community maintains a low profile, given sensitivities in the region. Since the Israel-United Arab Emirates peace deal was announced, it has scrambled to accommodate a rush of Jewish visitors.
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Coronavirus Updates
The United Arab Emirates announced Wednesday that the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine provides 86% protection from the virus. The UAE said it has registered the vaccine following analysis by health officials.

Chinese Vaccine 86% Effective, UAE Health Ministry Says

Dec 08, 2020
The Sinopharm vaccine, developed by a Chinese pharmaceutical company, has already been approved for emergency use in a few countries.
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World
Israeli tourists deplane from a FlyDubai flight from Tel Aviv to Dubai, on Nov. 28.

Israeli Tourism Ministry Warns Against Discussing Sensitive Topics With UAE Citizens

Nov 30, 2020
The ministry's 29-page advisory is geared to tourism professionals and business travelers now that travel is open between the two countries, but it has been criticized in both Israel and the Gulf.
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Middle East
Israeli national security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat (left) elbow-bumps with an Emirati official as he leaves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday.

Reporter's Notebook: What It Was Like On Israel's 'Peace Plane' To UAE

Sep 02, 2020
Weeks ago it would have been unimaginable to see Israeli officials fly to the United Arab Emirates and walk out onto a red carpet. That wasn't the only unusual part of the visit.
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World
An official stands at the door of an Israeli El Al airliner after it landed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Monday after flying in from Tel Aviv.

With Israel-UAE Flight, Israelis And Emiratis Mark Closer Ties As Palestinians Worry

Aug 31, 2020
Jared Kushner joined U.S. and Israeli officials Monday on the first official Israeli flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi to advance the Aug. 13 deal to establish diplomatic ties.
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Middle East
The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree ending a decades-long boycott of Israel. On Monday, Israeli airline, El Al will make its first official flight to the UAE. Among its passenger is President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who will

On Path To Normalize Relations, UAE Formally Ends Boycott Of Israel

Aug 29, 2020
The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree Saturday ending a 1972 law that established the boycott. The move follows a U.S.-brokered deal to forge diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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Opinion
The flags of the United Arab Emirates and Israel are raised on the Peace Bridge in Netanya, Israel. The UAE flag was displayed to celebrate last week's announcement that the two countries have agreed to establish diplomatic relations.

Opinion: Israel And UAE's Accord Is A Big Win, But Don't Overplay It

Aug 19, 2020
If the deal holds, the United Arab Emirates will be the first Gulf state to normalize relations with Israel, but there are many potential bumps in the road, writes Aaron David Miller.
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World
President Trump speaks during a Oval Office meeting Thursday with representatives of Israel and the United Arab Emirates, announcing an agreement to establish diplomatic ties between the two countries.

UAE, Israel Move To Normalize Relations As Israel Halts Planned West Bank Annexations

Aug 13, 2020
President Trump brokers the historic agreement. The United Arab Emirates and Israel will move toward bilateral diplomatic relations, and Israel will suspend plans to annex portions of the West Bank.
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Space
Emirati men clap as they watch the launch of the "Amal" or "Hope" space probe at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Monday. The probe, the country's first interplanetary spacecraft, was launched from Japan.

UAE Joins Growing List Of Nations That Have Sent Spacecraft To Mars

Jul 20, 2020
The United Arab Emirates successfully launched a Mars orbital probe known as Hope, or "Amal" in Arabic. It is expected to reach the red planet in February and will study the thin atmosphere of Mars.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
Qatar charity workers prepare food parcels for migrant laborers living under quarantine on April 16 amid the coronavirus pandemic in Doha. A restaurant better known for fine dining has lent its facilities to Qatar Charity to feed migrant workers, of whom

Migrants Are Among The Worst Hit By COVID-19 In Saudi Arabia And Gulf Countries

May 05, 2020
Even with stringent lockdowns, the coronavirus has spread through migrant communities in some Middle Eastern countries where foreign workers live in cramped quarters.
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World
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (left) attends a ceremony with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in November. The Saudi crown prince was in the UAE for talks that were expected to focus on the

Saudi Arabia Sought Dialogue With Iran. Then The U.S.-Iranian Conflict Escalated

Jan 09, 2020
The U.S. killing of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani has boosted Saudi fears about becoming embroiled in escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
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Middle East
A Pakistani court sentenced former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to death Tuesday, on charges of high treason and subverting the constitution. Here, a shopkeeper watches TV coverage of the news at a shop in Karachi.

Court Imposes Death Sentence For Gen. Musharraf, And Pakistan's Army Balks

Dec 17, 2019
Defending the former leader, a military spokesperson says that someone who "served the country for over 40 years, fought wars for the defense of the country can surely never be a traitor."
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National Security
Workers fix the damage in the Aramco's Khurais oil field in  Saudi Arabia, Sept. 20, 2019, after it was hit during Sept. 14 attack the U.S. alleges Iran carried out.

Trump Sends Troops To Middle East After Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities

Sep 20, 2019
The Pentagon provided few details on the deployment. The announcement appears to indicate that the president has not made a decision whether to take military action against Iran
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Europe
Ship-tracking data show the Mesdar oil tanker made an abrupt turn toward Iran on its planned route to Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Iran Seizes British-Flagged Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz

Jul 19, 2019
Ship-tracking data show the U.K. tanker Stena Impero was traveling to Saudi Arabia when it veered toward Iran's coast. British media report the government warns shipping to stay out of the area.
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Middle East
Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Tuesday at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. His three-day trip to the United Arab Emirates marks the first time a pontiff has ever visited the Arabian Peninsula.

Pope Francis Delivers First Papal Mass On Arabian Peninsula

Feb 05, 2019
His three-day trip was intended to promote religious fraternity and diversity, at a time when long-established Christian communities in the Middle East are dwindling.
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Middle East
This undated family photo shows Matthew Hedges with his wife, Daniela Tejada. On Wednesday, Hedges was convicted of spying and given a life sentence by a court in the United Arab Emirates.

British Man Accused Of Spying Is Sentenced To Life In Prison In UAE

Nov 21, 2018
Matthew Hedges, 31, was detained at Dubai International Airport on May 5 after a two-week research trip for his doctoral thesis on Emirati security and foreign policy, according to his wife.
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Middle East
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said a "cowardly attack" at a military parade in Iran over the weekend was carried out by a separatist group supported by the U.S. He's seen here speaking in Tehran earlier this month.

Iran Warns U.S. Over Deadly Separatist Attack On Parade

Sep 24, 2018
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that "the cowardly attack was committed by those who are rescued by the Americans ... and they are financed by Saudi and Emirate's money."
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Middle East
Yemeni children gather outside their classroom in  Dec. 2016, at a school that was recently damaged in a Saudi-led air strike in the country's third-city of Taez.

U.N. Experts: Some Saudi-Led Airstrikes In Yemen Could Be War Crimes

Aug 28, 2018
A report for the U.N. Human Rights Council says the Western-backed coalition has carried out indiscriminate airstrikes on schools, hospitals, markets and residential areas.
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World
Yemeni fighters loyal to the government carry explosives and land mines believed to have been planted by Houthis on June 8 near Hudaydah.

U.N. Withdraws From Yemeni Port City Amid Fears Of Devastating Attack

Jun 12, 2018
The U.N. pulled foreign staff from Hodeidah amid efforts to avert an attack by pro-government forces backed by the United Arab Emirates. A shutdown of the port could put hundreds of thousands at risk.

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