Sep 30 UAE's president-designate for COP28 defends his nation hosting climate talks By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate conference offered a full-throated defense Saturday of his nation hosting the talks, dismissing those who “just go on the attack without knowing anything, without knowing who we are.”… Continue reading
Jul 20 New U.S. sanctions aim to choke off Russia's access to battlefield supplies and revenue By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The sanctions imposed Thursday by the Treasury and State departments target people and companies from Russia to the United Arab Emirates to Kyrgyzstan. Continue reading
Mar 24 Bolsonaro hands over undeclared jewels to Brazilian authorities By Carla Bridi, Associated Press A representative of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday handed a set of diamond jewelry he received during his presidency over to a state bank, as ordered by a government watchdog amid an investigation into the gifts. Continue reading
Mar 03 New astronaut crew from U.S., Russia and UAE arrives at International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A new crew from the United States, Russia and United Arab Emirates has arrived at the International Space Station. Continue reading
Mar 02 SpaceX launches four astronauts from U.S., Russia and UAE to International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. The crew includes the first person from the Arab world going up for a monthslong stay. Continue reading
Jan 16 John Kerry says he backs appointment of UAE oil chief to lead COP28 climate talks By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backs the United Arab Emirates' decision to appoint the CEO of a state-run oil company to preside over the upcoming U.N. climate negotiations in Dubai, citing his work on renewable energy projects. Continue reading
Jan 15 South Korea's president travels to UAE, seeks expansion of strategic partnership By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received an honor guard welcome Sunday on a trip to the United Arab Emirates as he hopes to expand his country's military sales here. Continue reading
Jan 03 Israel's hopes for United Arab Emirates tourism fall short By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Israel's agreement with the United Arab Emirates to open diplomatic ties in 2020 brought an electrifying sense of achievement to a country long ostracized in the Middle East. Continue reading
Nov 04 Jury finds Trump ally Tom Barrack not guilty of foreign agent charges By Tom Hays, Associated Press A Donald Trump loyalist has been acquitted at a federal trial in which he was accused of using his access to the former president to secretly promote the interests of the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading
Aug 02 U.S. approves massive arms sale to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates to counter Iran By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Biden administration has approved two massive arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to help them defend against Iran. Continue reading