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UAE Jails Academic for 10 Years Over Egypt Tweets
Egypt is a key ally of the United Arab Emirates.
U.S. Strike Kills Former Guantanamo Prisoner in Yemen
Yasir al Silmi was held at the detention center from 2002 to 2009.
FBI Interviews Reveal Bomb Plot Role of Al-Qaeda Chief
The would-be attacker's explosives, hidden in his underwear, failed to explode.
Asamoah Gyan Warned Over 'Unethical Hair:' Report
The Islamic tradition forbids the "Qaza" hairstyle.
Trump's Travel Ban Not Directed Against Islam, UAE Says
UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs said Trump's denial of Islamophobia is evidence enough.
The Countries Not Included In Trump's Travel Ban
Business ties are just one of the many reasons why certain countries were excluded.
Afghan Blast Kills Five UAE Diplomats in Kandahar
The Taliban denied the blast in a heavily guarded compound in Kandahar but claimed two others in Kabul.
Abu Dhabi Explores Hyperloop Transport System
The UAE is looking to connect Abu Dhabi with Al Ain.
Danielle Pletka: Trump's Mideast Policy Boosts Iran
An unpopular Trump won't be able to persuade our allies to reimpose Iran sanctions.
British Man Detained in Dubai For Charity Facebook Post
Scott Richards promoted a charity page to raise money for refugees in Afghanistan.
U.S. Transfers 15 Gitmo Inmates to UAE
The transfer of the 12 Yemeni and three Afghan citizens brings the total number of detainees down to 61 at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Dubai: Emirates Plane Flying From India Crash Lands
The B777-300 was carrying 300 passengers and crew. A firefighter died in the incident.
Emirati Man Pays $4.9 Million to Be 'Number One' Driver
The auction bid for the number 1 license plate was 18 times the reserve price.
UAE Plans Man-Made Mountain to Increase Rainfall
The ambitious project is in its early stages.
Panama Papers: Who Is Implicated From the Middle East?
The major leak about offshore dealings leads to Syrian leader Assad and former Egyptian leader Mubarak.
UAE Jet 'Missing' in Yemen Mission Against Houthis
The Gulf state is supporting the Saudi-led coalition against Yemen's Shiite Houthi rebels.
UAE To Open Ministries of Happiness and Tolerance
UAE prime minister says that a new minister will "create social good and satisfaction" in the Gulf State.
Chechen President Plans to Open Islamic Bank
Kadyrov claims the lack of Islamic banking in Russia is putting off potential UAE investors.
Bahrain, Sudan, UAE Cut Iran Diplomatic Ties
Saudi Arabia expelled the Iranian envoy after attacks on its embassy in Tehran.
14 Injured in Dubai Skyscraper Fire
The fire is believed to have begun on the 20th floor of the 63-story residential building.
Will Saudi Arabia Send Special Forces to Fight ISIS in Syria?
Leaders in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are discussing the idea.
Israel to Open First Diplomatic Mission in UAE As Sunni Ties Continue to Warm
The office will be opened at a renewable energy agency in Abu Dhabi.
New Members of U.N. Human Rights Council Criticized
The elections come weeks after Saudi Arabia was appointed head of a human rights panel.
As Deal With Iran Looms, Obama Tries to Shore Up Arab Alliance
At a high-stakes meeting at Camp David this week, the president will meet with leaders of the Gulf Arab states.
Strange Alliances Lead U.S. to Support and Sabotage Iranian Proxies on Same Day
The U.S. backed Saudi airstrikes in Yemen and supported Iranian-backed militias in Iraq as nuclear deadline loomed.
UAE Stops Airstrikes Against Islamic State After Execution: Officials
"Let me be clear that UAE continues to be an important and valuable partner that is contributing to the coalition," one official said.