Jordan extradites dissident to UAE, alarming rights groups

The move outraged rights groups that expressed concerns about human rights violations Khalaf Abdul Rahman Humaid al-Rumaithi is likely to face upon his return to the UAE.

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Coinbase 'welcomed' to Abu Dhabi's Hub71, hinting at new base in UAE

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said at a Dubai-based tech event that the UAE could serve as a hub for parts of the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.

United Arab Emirates

UAE official discusses cooperation with Iran’s roads minister

The UAE and Iran continue to maintain cordial economic and political ties, despite US pressure.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai’s DP World signs deals with China seaport companies in latest push

Ningbo-Zhoushan port said it will boost its Dubai station project as part of China’s Road and Belt Initiative.

United Arab Emirates

In Saudi, US embraces a West Asia architecture with India, UAE

New relationships across the continent may promote both economic development and security.

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Analysis

Saudi Aramco, high-value IPOs face impending pressure in 2023

The United Arab Emirates saw the world’s largest IPO of first quarter 2023, with ADNOC Gas PLC raising $2.5 billion on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

By Salim A. Essaid

UAE's Emirates reports record $2.9 billion in profit after two years of losses

The Dubai-based airline’s numbers indicate it has finally recovered from the coronavirus pandemic.

United Arab Emirates

Analysis

UAE-China nuclear deals signal evolving energy relationship 

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, which is developing the UAE’s nuclear energy sector, signed the three agreements with Chinese nuclear energy organizations on Sunday.

By Salim A. Essaid

Analysis

Turkey Elections: Gulf investments likely to be challenged if Erdogan loses

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the Republican People’s Party and presidential competitor, said he will reevaluate Gulf country purchases in Turkey if he wins in the May 14 elections.

By Salim A. Essaid

UAE axes $879m military helicopter deal with Airbus

Muammar Abdulla Abushehab, defense and security industry affairs sector chief for the UAE’s Tawazun Council, stressed that the decision was not a political one.

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In boost to China, UAE and Kuwait become 'dialogue partners' in Shanghai Cooperation Organization

The Gulf states made up half of the new partners at the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in 2023.

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Analysis

In Saudi, Jake Sullivan leans on UAE, India to foster regional integration

One analyst said that with this trip, the US looks to include Saudi Arabia into Washington’s new approach of merging South Asia and the Middle East, will discuss rail and minerals projects.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech