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United Arab Emirates

Civil Rights Government International Politics 

UN Asks Emirates for ‘Proof of Life’ for Missing Princess

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 ASSOCIATED PRESS
human rights, United Arab Emirates, United Nations

The U.N. human rights office said Friday that it has asked the United Arab Emirates for evidence that an Emirati princess held against her will for almost three years is still alive.

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Civil Rights Government International Politics 

UN Rights Body to ‘Raise’ Missing Dubai Princess With UAE

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 ASSOCIATED PRESS
human rights, kidnapping, United Arab Emirates, United Nations

The United Nations’ human rights body said Wednesday it will seek information from the United Arab Emirates about a daughter of Dubai’s powerful ruler after she said in video messages that she was being imprisoned in a heavily guarded villa.

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International Science 

Arab Spacecraft Enters Orbit Around Mars in Historic Flight

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 ASSOCIATED PRESS
Research, space, United Arab Emirates

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.

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Courts Government International 

UN High Court Turns Away Persian Gulf Blockade Dispute

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 MOLLY QUELL
discrimination, jurisdiction, Middle East, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, United Nations

The United Nations’ top court found on Thursday that it lacks jurisdiction to hear a dispute between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over a land, air and sea blockade.

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Courts International Science Technology 

Dubai Creates ‘Space Court’ for Out-of-This-World Disputes

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
arbitration, space, United Arab Emirates

Dubai announced Monday the creation of a “space court” to settle commercial disputes, as the UAE — which is also sending a probe to Mars — builds its presence in the space sector.

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Media Politics Technology 

Report: Gov’t Spyware Targets Phones of Al-Jazeera Reporters

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 ASSOCIATED PRESS
Al Jazeera, hacking, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

Dozens of journalists at Al-Jazeera, the Qatari state-owned media company, have been targeted by advanced spyware in an attack likely linked to the governments of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a cybersecurity watchdog said Sunday.

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International Politics 

UAE Top Diplomat Acknowledges Visa Restrictions on Pakistan

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 ASSOCIATED PRESS
Israel, Middle East, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Visas

The United Arab Emirates’ top diplomat has publicly acknowledged a so-far unexplained ban on visitors from Pakistan, which travel agents say also targets tourists and laborers from a dozen Muslim-majority countries amid the pandemic and the UAE’s normalization of ties with Israel.

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Civil Rights Government 

Journalist Sues Saudi Arabian and UAE Crown Princes Over Alleged Phone Hack

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 ERIKA WILLIAMS
hacking, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

Al Jazeera journalist Ghada Oueiss sued Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed in federal court Wednesday over an alleged conspiracy to sully her reputation.

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International Technology 

Dubai Introduces Facial Recognition on Public Transport

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
biometric, Dubai, transportation, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is introducing a facial recognition system on public transport to beef up security, officials said Sunday, as the emirate prepares to host the global Expo exhibition.

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International Politics 

First Commercial Passenger Flight From UAE Lands in Israel

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aviation, Diplomacy, Israel, United Arab Emirates

The first commercial passenger flight to Israel by a carrier from the United Arab Emirates landed near Tel Aviv on Monday, further cementing a normalization deal between the two countries.

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Business Economy International 

Abu Dhabi, UAE’s Conservative Capital, Ends Alcohol Licenses

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 ASSOCIATED PRESS
alcohol, coronavirus, licensing, Muslims, tourism, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, the conservative capital of the United Arab Emirates, is eliminating its licensing system for alcohol purchases for drinkers after Dubai repeatedly loosened its own rules to boost sales and tourism amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Government International 

Israel Signs Pacts With UAE, Bahrain at White House Ceremony

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 ERIKA WILLIAMS
Diplomacy, Israel, Middle East, Trump administration, United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain formally normalized relations with Israel on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump presiding over the signing of the pacts.

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Government International 

Qatar Delivers Closing Arguments in Bias Case Against UAE

September 8, 2020September 9, 2020 MOLLY QUELL
Diplomacy, discrimination, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, United Nations

Accusing the United Arab Emirates of racial bias, Qatar had the last opportunity to speak before the United Nations’ high court on Monday in a dispute involving a land, air and sea blockade.

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Government International 

Qatar Accuses UAE of Racial Bias at UN High Court

September 2, 2020September 4, 2020 MOLLY QUELL
Diplomacy, discrimination, Qatar, race, Sanctions, United Arab Emirates, United Nations

Qatar argued before the United Nations’ high court Wednesday that sanctions imposed by the United Arab Emirates constitute racial discrimination.

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International Politics 

Saudi Arabia Says Flights to, From UAE Can Fly Over Kingdom

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aviation, Diplomacy, Israel, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday that flights to and from the United Arab Emirates “from all countries” will now be able to use its airspace — a statement apparently allowing flyovers by Israel following a deal to normalize UAE-Israel relations.

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Government International 

Fight Over Qatar Blockade Returns to Top UN Court

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 MOLLY QUELL
Aviation, Diplomacy, Qatar, treaty, United Arab Emirates, United Nations

The latest legal battle over a 2017 blockade of Qatar by its neighbors in the Persian Gulf opened before the United Nations’ highest court on Monday with arguments from the United Arab Emirates.

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International Politics 

First Direct Israel-UAE Flight Lands in Abu Dhabi Amid Deal

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aviation, Diplomacy, Israel, United Arab Emirates

A Star of David-adorned El Al plane flew from Israel to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-ever direct commercial passenger flight between the two countries.

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International Media Politics 

Jordanian Cartoonist Arrested Over ‘Offensive’ UAE Drawing

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
arrests, cartoons and animation, Israel, United Arab Emirates

Leading Jordanian cartoonist Emad Hajjaj was arrested and charged on Thursday with seeking to undermine Jordan’s relations with a “friendly country” after publishing a drawing criticizing the Israel-UAE peace deal.

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Environment Health International Science 

High-Tech Farmers Sow Seeds of Revolution in Dubai Desert

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Agriculture, desert, farming, Trade, United Arab Emirates

An ultra-modern vertical farm in the middle of the desert stands as a testament to Dubai’s determination to spark a “green revolution” to overcome its dependence on food imports.

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Government International Politics 

Former Spanish King Juan Carlos Is in UAE: Royal Palace

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
kickbacks, Spain, United Arab Emirates

Juan Carlos, the former king of Spain who went into exile this month in the face of graft allegations, is in the United Arab Emirates, the royal palace said Monday, ending the mystery on his whereabouts.

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