United Arab Emirates

UAE to maintain ties with Israel despite Gaza outcry

Israel has rejected international calls for an immediate ceasefire: Netanyahu has said there would be no halt to its attack until hostages are returned. His government has pledged to destroy Hamas, which is classified as a terrorist organisation by the US and the EU.

Abu Dhabi considers investment worth $50 billion in India

Over the past decade, the two nations have been working to strengthen their relationship and have set a goal to increase non-oil bilateral trade to $100 billion.

NIA takes over probe into RSS leader Ravinder Gosain's killing from Punjab Police

The NIA on Thursday took over probe into the killing of an RSS worker in Punjab, the agency said.

WATCH: Man lands in jail in UAE for 'insulting Emirati society' in spoof video

The UAE resident was accused of posting 'propaganda that stirs up the public opinion and harms the public interest.' He was also charged of publishing content that 'insults Emirati society'

UAE president names son Abu Dhabi crown prince, brothers to top roles

MBZ became ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the UAE, which groups rulers of the seven emirates of the UAE federation, in May after the death of his half-brother, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, who had ruled Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia to re-establish bilateral ties with Syria

The re-establishment of ties between Riyadh and Damascus would mark the most significant development yet in moves by Arab states to normalize ties with Assad, who was shunned by many Western and Arab states after Syria's civil war began in 2011

IMF makes more demands, puts Pakistan at mercy of 'friendly' nations

Although Ishaq Dar did not name the countries concerned, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and China had pledged financial relief to Pakistan during the IMF review

How UAE’s new laws change marriage, divorce, and inheritance for non-Muslim residents

Non-Muslim couples no longer need to obtain consent from the woman’s father or guardian in order to marry. Couples can also now file for ‘no-fault divorce’ – meaning they no longer have to prove any harm was done to them during the marriage

Iran: Drone bombs defence factory in Isfahan, Israel hand suspected

Iran’s defence ministry offered no information on who it suspected carried out the attack, which came as a refinery fire separately broke out in the country's northwest and a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck nearby, killing three people

UAE extends visa ban on visitors from Pakistan to curb begging problem

Last month, the UAE had implemented stricter visa rules for travelers from Pakistan. Under the new rules, Pakistanis with a single name in their passports will not be able to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE)