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The United Arab Emirates is a sovereign state in Western Asia at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Oman and Saudi Arabia, and has maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran. Its absolute monarchy is a federation of seven emirates, consisting of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Their boundaries have numerous enclaves within each other. Each emirate is governed by a ruler, who jointly form the Federal Supreme Council, and one of whom serves as President of the Emirates. In 2013, the UAE's population was 9.2 million, of which 1.4 million were Emirati citizens and 7.8 million were expatriates. The estimated population of the UAE in 2020 was 9.89 million.

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Al Ain Oasis: A monument to the UAE’s building & construction past The archaeological city of Al Ain is located along the north-eastern border of the Rub’ Al Khali desert in the UAE. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:02Published 17 hours ago


Israel says UAE visit "making history' In a historic first visit by a Gulf Arab nation, a United Arab Emirates delegation arrived in Israel on Tuesday, accompanied by top U.S. officials, to cement a normalization deal signed last month... Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:51Published 4 days ago

UAE government delegation arrives in Israel on first official visit Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:42Published 4 days ago

UAE-based celebrity couturier Michael Cinco pivots to protective clothing during pandemic Shopping for high-end apparel & accessories fell out of fashion when the COVID-19 pandemic struck.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 1 week ago

IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians to lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders shortly Mumbai Indians is set to lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on October 16 in the 32nd match of IPL 2020. Mumbai Indians team players left their hotel from the UAE city to reach Sheikh.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:07Published 1 week ago

This is the U.S. campaign, on Israeli streets "You have to thank Trump" posters in Hebrew suddenly started appearing on minibuses in Tel Aviv this week, as Republican ads brought the race for the White House onto the streets of Israel. Democrats.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:07Published 1 week ago

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals all set for 'royal' challenge from RR Delhi Capitals (DC) is all set to face Rajasthan Royals (MI) on October 14 at Dubai International Stadium. DC team players left their hotel from the UAE city. DC is on 2nd place while RR is on 7th in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:28Published 1 week ago

Former ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat joins Abu Dhabi T10 League Former CEO of International Cricket Council (ICC) Haroon Lorgat joined Abu Dhabi T10 League as Director of Strategy and Development. Founder and Chairman of T10 Sports Management, Shaji Ul Mulk.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:50Published 2 weeks ago

Once unthinkable, cargo from Dubai arrives in Haifa One of the first cargo ships to arrive from the UAE to Israel docked in Haifa's port on Monday. Eight containers filled with electronics, cleaning supplies, iron and firefighting equipment were.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:08Published 2 weeks ago

IPL 2020: RR all-rounder Tewatia talks about his batting strategy Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets on October 11 in the 26th match of IPL in UAE. RR's all-rounder Rahul Tewatia on October 11 revealed his game strategy against SRH. Tewatia said.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:54Published 2 weeks ago

IPL 2020: Top two leading teams DC and MI all set for face off in Abu Dhabi Delhi Capitals (DC) is all set to face Mumbai Indians (MI) on October 11 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. DC team players left their hotel from the UAE city. DC is on 1st place and MI is on 2nd in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:35Published 2 weeks ago

Exotic, endangered & trafficked animals in the Middle East receive UAE care For the past 15 years, the world has faced an unprecedented spike in illegal wildlife crime, according to the World Wildlife Fund.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 04:38Published 2 weeks ago

UAE sees steady rise in pets repatriated & rehomed during COVID-19 pandemic Many animal shelters in the UAE have seen an influx of creatures since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 2 weeks ago

UAE sees steady rise in pets repatriated & rehomed during COVID-19 pandemic Many animal shelters in the UAE have seen an influx of creatures since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 12:00Published 2 weeks ago

Exotic, endangered & trafficked animals in the Middle East receive UAE care For the past 15 years, the world has faced an unprecedented spike in illegal wildlife crime, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 04:37Published 2 weeks ago

Future sparkles for UAE-Israeli diamond trade Diamond traders in Dubai say they have been inundated with enquiries from Israelis, who traditionally do their business in Belgium's Antwerp -- the world's biggest centre for traders of rough and.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:51Published 2 weeks ago

IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals all set to face Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi Rajasthan Royals will face Mumbai Indians on October 06 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. RR team players left their hotel from the UAE city. Rajasthan Royals, which lost its last two games, is on.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:05Published 3 weeks ago

IPL 2020, MI vs SRH: Our bowling was unpredictable, says Krunal Pandya Mumbai Indians defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 34 runs on October 04 in the 17th match of the ongoing IPL 2020 in the UAE. An all-round performance by the MI restricted the SRH to 174/7 against the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published 3 weeks ago

IPL 2020: 'Pandyas are the biggest six-hitters', quips Krunal Mumbai Indians defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 34 runs on October 04 in the 17th match of the ongoing IPL 2020 in the UAE. An all-round performance by the MI restricted the SRH to 174/7 against the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:01Published 3 weeks ago

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Israel and Bahrain agree to normalise relations Bahrain becomes the latest Arab country to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, following UAE deal. BBC News - Published on September 11, 2020
Mali coup: Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta flies to UAE Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was toppled by the military in August after mass protests against his rule. BBC News - Published on September 6, 2020
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Pompeo urges more Arab states to make peace with Israel The US secretary of state expresses hope to see other nations follow the United Arab Emirates. BBC News - Published on August 24, 2020
With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs The UAE's decision to normalise relations with Israel is a gamble for the Gulf state, writes Frank Gardner. BBC News - Published on August 17, 2020	Juan Carlos: Spain's former king confirmed to be in UAE Juan Carlos, now linked to a corruption probe, has been in the Gulf country for two weeks, palace says. BBC News - Published on August 17, 2020
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Political row grows over India gold smuggling case An investigation is under way after 30kg of gold was found in a package bound for the UAE's consulate. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2020	Divers cut, plant coral off UAE coast to build reef Off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coral freshly removed from a reef is cut into pieces and replanted by a group of divers in the waters below. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
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