United Arab Emirates

France, United Arab Emirates sign deal on energy cooperation amid potential Russian shutdown

By Barbara Surk, Masha Macpherson, Associated Press

The deal announced by the French economy ministry Monday comes as Europe prepares for the possibility of a total cutoff of Russian natural gas in retaliation for sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

Trump's inaugural chair pleads not guilty to charges of conspiracy with a foreign government

By Associated Press

The chair of former President Donald Trump's inaugural committee has pleaded not guilty to the latest charges in an indictment accusing him of secretly working for the United Arab Emirates to influence Trump's foreign policy.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed as UAE's president

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The ascension of Sheikh Mohammed, 61, had been expected after the death Friday of his half-brother and the UAE's president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the age of 73.

Yemen's president steps aside amid efforts to end long-running civil war

By Ahmed Al-Haj, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Thursday's development comes as international and regional efforts to end the country's long-running civil war recently gained momentum with a two-month truce.

WATCH: Pentagon condemns attack on United Arab Emirates oil facility

By Associated Press

The Pentagon is condemning a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

U.A.E. will 'suspend discussions' on $23 billion weapons deal with U.S.

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday suspended talks on a $23 billion deal to purchase American-made F-35 planes, armed drones and other equipment, in a rare dispute between Washington and a key U.S. ally in the Persian…

Trump inaugural committee head arrested over accusation of being UAE agent

By Brian Melley, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The chair of Trump’s 2017 inaugural committee was arrested Tuesday in California on charges alleging that he and others conspired to influence Trump’s foreign policy positions to benefit the United Arab Emirates.

Arab spacecraft enters orbit around Mars in historic flight

By Isabel Debre, Associated Press

A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world's first interplanetary mission.

Biden administration puts hold on foreign arms sales, including F-35s to U.A.E.

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The Biden administration has put a temporary hold on several major foreign arms sales initiated by former President Donald Trump, including a $23 billion transfer of stealth F-35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates.

Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration to ease rift with Qatar

By Aya Batrawy, Amr Nabil, Associated Press

Saudi Arabia also said it was restoring full diplomatic relations with Qatar, although it was not clear how soon the step would be followed by the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt.