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Blinken says US ready to move forward with sale of F-35s, drones to UAE

A UAE official on Tuesday told Reuters that it had informed the US that it would suspend discussions to acquire F-35 fighter jets, part of a $23 bn deal that includes drones, other advanced munitions

IndiGo loader falls asleep in cargo compartment of Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flight

After the loading of baggage in the aircraft, one of the loaders of the private carrier fell asleep behind the baggage in the cargo compartment on Sunday's flight

Israel's Naftali Bennett begins first visit to UAE as Iran tensions surge

Bennett, a far-right politician who took office as the head of a broad Israeli coalition government in June, plans to hold talks on Monday with the UAE's de facto leader

UAE becomes first country to transition to 4-and-half day work week

According to the new schedule, Monday to Thursday the work timings would be from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm, followed by a half day on Friday from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm

United Arab Emirates switches weekend to Saturday-Sunday from next year

Investors have said a Monday-Friday working week could attract more foreign capital and boost liquidity on Dubai and Abu Dhabi's stock markets

United Arab Emirates royal makes rare trip to Iran amid nuclear talks

The UAE reached a diplomatic recognition deal last year with Israel, increasing tensions with Tehran

France signs weapons mega-deal with UAE as Macron tours Gulf

Manufacturer Dassault Aviation said the UAE is buying the upgraded F4 version of its multi-role combat aircraft.

Pakistan revisits ties with Saudi Arabia to revive its crumbling economy

Pakistan is trying to mend its ties with Saudi Arabia in order to get financial help to revive its crumbling economy.

Israel, Jordan, UAE agree on regional cooperation to tackle climate crisis

Israel, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a 'historic' agreement for regional cooperation in the fight against the climate crisis, the Israeli Ministry of Energy said in a statement

NPCI arm, Network Int join hands for UPI payment system in UAE

The proposed rollout of UPI mobile payment solutions on Network International's merchant network in the UAE is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2022

Dubai eases visa rules, UAE makes labour laws more competitive

Dubai starts issuing five-year entry permits for foreign workers

Dubai's IPO gambit adds $2.3 billion to bourse operator's value

Once the United Arab Emirates' leading exchange by traded volume, the city's bourse is now second to Abu Dhabi

ICC T20 WC, ENG vs SL Highlights: England beat Sri Lanka by 26 runs

Buttler continued his good form as he hit six fours and equal number of sixes during his 67-ball century as England posted 163 for 4 after being invited to bat.

Dubai's Expo opens, bringing first World Fair to the Mideast

Named Expo 2020, the event was postponed by a year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus last year

India to showcase its achievements, diversity at Dubai Expo: Officials

The Expo 2020 Dubai kicks off on October 1

UAE oil producer Adnoc to list drilling unit in Abu Dhabi IPO

The proposed listing comes as Abu Dhabi tries to revive IPOs on its bourse

IPL 2021: AB de Villiers lands in UAE, to join RCB camp post quarantine

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has landed in Dubai on Monday to join the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp ahead of the second leg of IPL 2021.

UAE liberalises stringent residency law, major boost for visa seekers

The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday a major plan to stimulate its economy and liberalise stringent residency rules for foreigners, as the country seeks to overhaul its finances and attract visitors and investment. The nation's plan to lure foreign talent over the next decades reflects an emerging contrast with the other sheikhdoms of the Persian Gulf that are growing increasingly protectionist as they try to diversify their oil-bound economies. Now marking its 50th anniversary, the UAE is seeking to accelerate its economic and social reforms to rebrand for a post-pandemic future. Portraying the country as a liberal, bustling trade and finance hub, the government promised to pour USD 13.6 billion into the economy in the next year and USD 150 billion by 2030. Specific projects have yet to be announced, but USD 1.36 billion has been earmarked for Emirates Development Bank to support the industrial sector. We are building the new 50 years' economy, Thani al-Zeyoudi, the minis

UAE introduces new residency guidelines to attract foreigners

The new 'Green Visas' will allow expatriates to apply for work without being sponsored by an employer

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with UAE President's advisor Anwar Gargash

S Jaishankar on Monday held talks with Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with a focus on "regional concerns" of common interest.