Israel to open diplomatic mission in UAE
Israel plans to open a diplomatic-level mission in the United Arab Emirates, Israeli diplomats said on Friday.
The office will not be a full mission...
India’s PM Narendra Modi inaugurates plans for first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the project for the first Hindu temple to be built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu...
Emirati princesses convicted of human trafficking and servant abuse in Belgium
Eight princesses from the UAE have been convicted for the degrading treatment of their servants and human trafficking in Belgium.
They were all given 15-month...
Jail sentences for unauthorised religious meetings in the UAE
Unauthorised religious gatherings and Quranic recitations in the UAE could be outlawed if a new law is passed.
Members of the Federal National Council (FNC)...
UAE officials apologise to Israel over handshake snub at judo tournament
The head of the United Arab Emirates' Judo Federation has apologised to Israel after one of their athletes refused to shake the hand of...
UAE refuses to play Israeli national anthem for judo gold medallist
An Israeli athlete has won a gold medal at a Grand Slam competition in Abu Dhabi, but the tournament organisers refused to play Israel's...
Israeli Labour Party chief “secretly visited” UAE
Israeli Labour Party leader Avi Gabbay secretly visited Abu Dhabi last month and met with three senior Emirati officials, Israeli media are reporting.
The three...
UAE Foreign Minister says Trump travel ban is not directed at Islam
The United Arab Emirates' foreign minister has said President Donald Trump's travel ban on citizens of seven Muslim majority countries is an internal affair...
