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The United Arab Emirates, sometimes simply called the Emirates, is a country in Western Asia at the northeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west, as well as sharing maritime borders with Qatar to the west and Iran to the north. The sovereign constitutional monarchy is a federation of seven emirates consisting of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Their boundaries are complex, with numerous enclaves within the various emirates. Each emirate is governed by a ruler; together, they jointly form the Federal Supreme Council. One of the rulers serves as the President of the United Arab Emirates. In 2013, the UAE's population was 9.2 million, of which 1.4 million are Emirati citizens and 7.8 million are expatriates.

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Innovating out of lockdown From disinfecting Dubai's streets with drones to sanitizing gates, Sci-tech explores some of the innovative technological solutions being employed in the UAE to combat COVID-19. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 04:00Published 1 week ago


Yemen: UAE-backed separatists take control of Socotra UAE-backed southern separatists in Yemen seize control of the strategic Socotra island from the Saudi Arabian-backed government. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:44Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: Dubai observes solar eclipse A rare celestial event, annular solar eclipse observed in United Arab Emirates's Dubai on June 21. This annular solar eclipse is popularly known as the 'ring of fire' eclipse. The eclipse begins as the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published 2 weeks ago

Building a mega reef in the Gulf of Oman In the Gulf of Oman, a group of local divers cut coral freshly removed from the reef into several pieces to be replanted in the waters below. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:26Published 2 weeks ago

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US pushing Saudi Arabia, UAE to lift Qatar air blockade It has been three years since an air, land and sea blockade was imposed on Qatar by Gulf countries Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as well as Egypt. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 08:26Published on June 5, 2020

Dairy-rich diet may lower risks of diabetes, high blood pressure A recent study links eating at least two daily servings of dairy to lower cluster of factors that heighten cardiovascular disease risk (metabolic syndrome).The observed associations were strongest for.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published on May 23, 2020

How are UAE initiatives helping low-income families admits pandemic? Charitable initiatives have been launched at the federal level of government in the United Arab Emirates, to support the population of 9.6 million people during the COVID-19 pandemic.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on May 22, 2020

Coronavirus: UAE moves to mitigate economic fallout In this episode, Target looks at what the UAE is doing to cushion the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 04:00Published on May 22, 2020

Yemen war: Families protest over missing relatives Families of missing people in Yemen find themselves in an endless nightmare where their loved ones have been forcibly disappeared by Saudi-UAE-backed forces. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:01Published on May 19, 2020

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India's special flight arrives in Kochi from Abu Dhabi Air India Express special flight (IX0452) landed Cochin International Airport from UAE's Abu Dhabi on May 19. 173 passengers along with kids were evacuated under Vande Bharat mission. Passengers were.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:16Published on May 19, 2020

Meditation & daily naps, one entrepreneur's tips for remote working in the UAE A Gallup poll of recent years, suggests that only around 15% of the world’s full-time workers are truly engaged.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on May 15, 2020

Meditation & daily naps, one entrepreneur's tips for remote working in the UAE Meditation & daily naps, one entrepreneur's tips for remote working in the UAE Credit: Euronews English Duration: 12:00Published on May 15, 2020

Porsches, popcorn and social distancing at Dubai drive-in cinema With cinemas closed and social distancing mandatory in the United Arab Emirates, Vox cinemas has turned a shopping mall rooftop into an outdoor drive-in cinema. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:53Published on May 15, 2020

Dubai turns world's tallest building into donation box The world's tallest building, Dubai's 828-metre Burj Khalifa, has become a glowing charity donation box to buy food for residents of the United Arab Emirates suffering from the economic impact of the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:58Published on May 12, 2020

'World's tallest donation box' lights up after Covid-19 appeal The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, was transformed into the world's tallest donation box in a spectacular light show to mark the United Arab Emirates smashing its target of fundraising for.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:30Published on May 12, 2020

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UAE citizens can travel to 'low-risk' countries from Tuesday The United Arab Emirates said citizens and residents will be allowed to travel to countries deemed low-risk for catching the coronavirus from next Tuesday. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
UAE says Turkish and Iranian interventions violate Iraqi sovereignty The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday that Turkish and Iranian military interventions in Iraq violated the sovereignty of a sisterly Arab country. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago

UAE can work with Israel, despite political differences: senior official The United Arab Emirates can work with Israel on some areas, including fighting the new coronavirus and on technology, while still having political differences with the state, a senior official said on.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
UAE's Abu Dhabi eases movement restrictions: media office Abu Dhabi eased movement restrictions to allow citizens and residents to leave the emirate freely without a permit but have to enter it with one, the emirate's media office said in a statement on.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
UAE citizens, residents are allowed to travel as of June 23: WAM The United Arab Emirates announced on Monday that citizens and residents are allowed to travel to specific destinations as of June 23, state news agency (WAM) reported. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago

In rare appeal to Israeli public, UAE warns against annexation Israel cannot expect to normalise relations with the Arab world if it annexes land in the occupied West Bank, a United Arab Emirates envoy wrote in Israel's top newspaper on Friday. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Palestinian PM says not informed of new UAE aid flight via Israel Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Tuesday he was unaware that a plane from the United Arab Emirates was to fly to Israel carrying medical aid for the Palestinians. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
UAE Mars mission: Hope project a 'real step forward for exploration' The UAE's Hope project is hailed as a "real step forward" for space exploration in the Arab world. BBC News - Published on June 8, 2020
UAE says Egypt initiative for Libya boosts peace track The United Arab Emirates supports a new Egyptian peace initiative for Libya as a move towards a ceasefire and political solution, a senior official said on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020

Emirates, Etihad to resume transit flights, Qatar Airways adds more Emirates and Etihad Airways will resume some transit flights after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lifted a suspension on services where passengers stop off in the country to change planes, or for.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Etihad to resume transit flights after UAE lifts suspension Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways will resume carrying transit passengers from certain destinations on June 10 after the United Arab Emirates government lifted a suspension on those flights. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
UAE to resume transit flights at its airports: government tweet The government of the United Arab Emirates said on Thursday the Gulf state would resume transit flights after suspending them in March. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	Dubai to reopen malls and private businesses Dubai will allow the full reopening of malls and private businesses starting on Wednesday, its media office said, after the gleaming United Arab Emirates business hub began easing restrictions last.. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020
UAE says Israel should back off threat to annex West Bank A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Monday that any unilateral move by Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank would be a serious setback for the Middle East peace process. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020	UAE to shorten Covid-19 prevention curfew by two hours The United Arab Emirates will shorten from Saturday by two hours a nightly curfew meant to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the country's state news agency said on Friday. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020
Saudi Arabia, UAE mosques to stay closed for Eid prayers Mosques will remain closed for prayers on the Eid Al-Fitr festival, Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials said on Friday, calling on the population to adhere to safety guidelines to avoid the spread.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020	Abu Dhabi's Etihad makes first known flight to Israel, carrying Palestinian aid An Etihad Airways plane flew on Tuesday from the United Arab Emirates to Israel to deliver coronavirus supplies to the Palestinians, a spokeswoman for the Abu Dhabi airline said, marking the first.. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020
Ceasefire, diplomacy needed to end Libyan crisis: UAE official The United Arab Emirates believes the only acceptable path forward in the Libyan crisis involves "an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire and a return to the political process", the UAE's minister of.. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020	UAE to expand nightly coronavirus curfew, allow more residents to return The United Arab Emirates will extend a nightly curfew by two hours from this week after reporting an increase in daily cases of the coronavirus, an official said on Monday. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020
UAE to welcome holders of valid residency visas from June 1: WAM The United Arab Emirates on Monday said it would welcome the return of holders of valid residency visas who are abroad but have relatives inside the country starting June 1, state news agency (WAM).. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020	UAE to expand nightly curfew after increase in coronavirus cases: official The United Arab Emirates will extend a nightly curfew by two hours starting this week after reporting an increase in the number of novel coronavirus cases, an official said on Monday. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020
Coronavirus crisis 'could help ease Gulf tensions' - UAE But UAE minister tells the BBC region will emerge 'weaker and poorer' from Covid-19. BBC News - Published on May 18, 2020	South Africa amends arms export document after inspection row South Africa has made a subtle change to arms export rules that could unlock more than a billion dollars of weapons sales to countries including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020
Dubai reopens parks, hotel beaches in further easing of curbs The United Arab Emirates business and tourism hub Dubai has allowed public parks to reopen and hotel guests to access private beaches, state media said, as the emirate gradually lifts restrictions.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020	Turkey says UAE spreading chaos in Middle East Turkey accused the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday of bringing chaos to the Middle East through its interventions in Libya and Yemen, allegations which are likely to inflame tensions between the.. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020
Dubai turns world's tallest building into coronavirus charity box The world's tallest building, Dubai's 828-metre Burj Khalifa, has become a glowing charity donation box, raising money for food for United Arab Emirates residents suffering the economic impact of the.. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020	UAE calls for de-escalation in region to focus on coronavirus recovery A senior United Arab Emirates official on Wednesday stressed the need for de-escalation in the region to allow countries to focus on "the hurricane" caused by the coronavirus pandemic and review.. Reuters - Published on May 6, 2020
Fire breaks out at UAE residential tower, seven injuries reported Firefighters brought under control a fire that broke out at a residential tower in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday night, Sharjah's government media office said. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020	Abbco Tower: Fire engulfs skyscraper in UAE city of Sharjah There are no immediate reports of casualties after firefighters bring the blaze under control. BBC News - Published on May 5, 2020
Pakistan concerned at workers returning from UAE with coronavirus Pakistan has raised concerns with the United Arab Emirates that many citizens were returning home from the Gulf Arab state infected with COVID-19 and that crowded living conditions for workers in the.. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020	Following Dubai, more UAE malls, restaurants reopen Malls in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi began reopening to a restricted number of customers this weekend as the UAE eases lockdown measures imposed more than a month ago to combat the.. Reuters - Published on May 3, 2020
UAE calls on all Libyan parties to commit to political process, renews support to Haftar The United Arab Emirates on Thursday called on all Libyan parties to commit to the U.N.-supervised political process to end the war, while at the same time saluting the eastern Libya based-army led by.. Reuters - Published on April 30, 2020	UAE against unilateral changes to situation in Yemen: official The United Arab Emirates stands against a decision by a main Yemeni southern separatist group to declare self-rule in areas it controls, and urges full implementation of a peace deal agreed last year.. Reuters - Published on April 27, 2020
Dubai lifts lockdown on two densely populated commercial districts The emirate of Dubai said on Sunday it has lifted its full lockdown on two commercial districts which have a large population of low-income migrant workers, after the United Arab Emirates eased.. Reuters - Published on April 26, 2020	UAE shortens curfew hours for Ramadan: WAM The United Arab Emirates has shortened a nationwide coronavirus curfew by two hours to now run daily from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (1800 to 0200 GMT) for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, state news agency.. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020
UAE, Pakistan working on more repatriation flights for Pakistanis The United Arab Emirates and Pakistan are working to add more flights to repatriate Pakistani citizens from the Gulf Arab state, a Dubai government source said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on April 22, 2020	UAE tells Muslims to pray at home during Ramadan Religious authorities in the United Arab Emirates said medical workers treating COVID-19 patients are exempt from fasting during Ramadan and urged Muslims not to congregate for prayers during the holy.. Reuters - Published on April 20, 2020
Pakistan starts repatriating UAE-based nationals stranded by coronavirus Pakistan has started repatriating some of its citizens from the United Arab Emirates, which had threatened to review labor ties with countries refusing to take back their nationals during the novel.. Reuters - Published on April 19, 2020	UAE announces $5,500 fine for spreading unauthorised coronavirus information The United Arab Emirates will fine people up to 20,000 dirhams ($5,500) if they share medical information about the coronavirus that contradicts official statements, state news agency WAM reported on.. Reuters - Published on April 18, 2020
Dubai extends 24-hour coronavirus curfew by a week Dubai, the United Arab Emirate's business hub, has extended a 24-hours-a-day curfew imposed as part of a sterilisation drive to control the spread of the coronavirus by a week, the government said in a.. Reuters - Published on April 17, 2020	Gulf's migrant workers left stranded and struggling by coronavirus outbreak Charity workers are scouring the United Arab Emirates for empty buildings and Bahrain is repurposing closed schools to rehouse low income labourers from overcrowded accommodation, a hotspot for the.. Reuters - Published on April 14, 2020
Pregnant American reunited with husband after UAE coronavirus quarantine Hannah O'Reilly, who is six months pregnant, has been reunited with her husband in the United Arab Emirates after first getting stranded in the United States by the coronavirus outbreak and then having.. Reuters - Published on April 13, 2020	Saudi energy minister says OPEC+ effective oil cuts are 12.5 million bpd The Saudi energy minister said on Sunday that effective oil supply cuts by OPEC and its allies, a group known as OPEC+, will amount to 12.5 million barrels per day, because of higher output in April.. Reuters - Published on April 12, 2020
UAE committed to reducing oil production from its current 4.1 million bpd: Energy minister The United Arab Emirates is committed to reducing oil production from its current level of 4.1 million barrels per day (MBOPD), energy minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said in a tweet on Sunday. Reuters - Published on April 12, 2020	Saudi Arabia extends coronavirus curfew, UAE warns on worker repatriation Saudi Arabia's King Salman extended a nationwide curfew until further notice due to the new coronavirus, the interior ministry said on Sunday, after the kingdom reported more than 300 new infections on.. Reuters - Published on April 12, 2020
Thousands of Pakistanis in UAE seek to return home amid coronavirus outbreak More than 20,000 Pakistani workers stuck in the United Arab Emirates are seeking to return home, as the Gulf Arab state tightens restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak. Reuters - Published on April 6, 2020

United Arab Emirates

Country in Middle East

United Arab Emirates ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

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