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UAE climber Fatima Al Awadhi becomes youngest Arab to reach above 7,000 metres | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has become the youngest Arab to reach an elevation above 7,000 metres and the first Emirati to summit Lenin Peak in Kyrgyzstan. Al Awadhi, 19, reached the 7,134-metre summit in the Pamir Mountains on July 18 without supplementary oxygen, completing her highest ascent to date. The expedition la

UAE Condemns Drone Attacks Targeting Saudi Oil Facilities ABU DHABI, July 27, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The United Arab Emirates condemned drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory that attempted to target oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and Riyadh, WAM reported. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks violated Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and threatened the Kingdom’s security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity w

UAE Calls for Immediate End to Regional Hostilities and Return to Negotiations ABU DHABI, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The United Arab Emirates expressed deep concern on Sunday over the latest regional developments and called for an immediate halt to hostilities, maximum restraint and a swift return to negotiations. The UAE warned against allowing the escalation to pull the region into further violence and instability, saying restraint was necessary to prevent danger

Mleiha National Park Shortlisted for Middle East Travel Award SHARJAH, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Mleiha National Park has been shortlisted for the “Middle East’s Leading National Park 2026” title at the 33rd World Travel Awards. The Sharjah destination is competing against four other protected national parks from across the Middle East and is the only UAE representative in the category. Mleiha is located within the core area of the Al Faya Landscape, a UNESCO Worl

UAE, Egyptian Presidents Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Security | 📷WAM EL ALAMEIN, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing regional challenges during a meeting in El Alamein on Sunday. The talks took place during Sheikh Mohamed’s fraternal visit to Egypt and covered opportunities to expand cooperation across sect

Anwar Gargash, speaks during a press conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on November 25, 2025.Amr Alfiky/Reuters ABU DHABI, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A senior United Arab Emirates official criticised Iranian attacks on Gulf states, saying they showed Tehran’s inability to commit to de-escalation after a series of strikes across the region. “Iran’s attacks on Qatari and Saudi commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and the repeated aggression against

Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 to Focus on Adaptive Economies and Global Investment Resilience SHARJAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum will be held on October 14-15 to examine how economies can strengthen investment resilience amid geopolitical, technological and economic shifts, organisers said. The forum, organised by the Sharjah FDI Office, Invest in Sharjah, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, will take place at A

UAE condemns Iran drone attacks on Bahrain RIYADH, June 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates condemned Iranian drone attacks targeting Bahrain, the UAE Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said the attacks were a flagrant violation of Bahrain’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The UAE also expressed full solidarity with Bahrain and support for measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability.

UAE expands visa-on-arrival programme to six more nationalities ABU DHABI, June 26 — The United Arab Emirates has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said. The decision, effective from July 25, applies to nationals of Indonesia, Viet Nam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa who hold ordinary passports. Eligible travellers must also hold a valid residenc

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks to board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport, en route to Kuwait during his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee ABU DHABI, June 24 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday as Washington see

UAE passenger rail network to launch on September 30 | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, UAE, June 23 — Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station in Abu Dhabi and witnessed the unveiling of the UAE passenger rail network, which is set to launch on September 30, 2026. Sheikh Khaled toured the station’s main facilities, reviewed operational readiness procedures and was briefed on infrastructure, passenger-flow

The Indian Army's BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi NEW DELHI, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - India is in talks with the United Arab Emirates over the possible sale of several flagship defence systems, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, four Indian sources told Reuters. The discussions include the potential sale of India’s Akashteer air defence system, according

UAE sets minimum age of 15 for children's social media use ABU DHABI, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a resolution regulating children’s access to social media platforms, state news agency WAM reported. The resolution sets the minimum age for social media use at 15 and prohibits children below that age from creating, using or operating person

UAE, Egyptian Presidents Discuss Regional Developments on Sidelines of G7 Summit RIYADH, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The two leaders reviewed relations between the United Arab Emirates and Egypt and discussed expanding cooperation in several sectors to support the development priorities of both countries. They al

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Meets Egypt’s El-Sisi in Cairo | 📷WAM CAIRO, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a fraternal visit to Egypt, WAM reported. The two leaders discussed relations between the UAE and Egypt and cooperation across various sectors, particularly development-related fields. They also reviewed opportunities to strengthen ties in support of mutua

Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show Opens at Expo Centre Sharjah | 📷WAM SHARJAH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opens at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 400 local and international exhibitors from 19 countries. The exhibition, organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will run from June 10 to 14. The event will feature gold and jewellery manufac

Diplomatic advisor to the United Arab Emirates President Anwar Gargash in Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 15, 2024.Denis Balibouse/Reuters/File DUBAI, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates has called for a unified response from Gulf nations to ongoing attacks by Iran. Early Wednesday, Iranian missiles and drones targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, which Tehran said was in response to US strikes against coastal installations in Iran. An Iranian strike aimed at

UAE Advises Against Travel to Uganda, Congo and South Sudan Over Ebola ABU DHABI, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates advised its citizens and residents against travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan unless absolutely necessary, citing the evolving public health situation related to Ebola virus disease, WAM reported. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged UAE nationals currently in the three countries to exercise cauti