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16 stories from Middle East Affairs.
UAE pardons Egyptian poet al-Qaradawi after 10-year sentence
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned Egyptian activist and poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, whose family is the son of an influential Islamic scholar.
Bessent's claim that Hormuz will lose value faces skeptical analysts
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted the Strait of Hormuz would become "worthless" within two years as new pipelines divert energy exports, but energy analysts say the critical waterway will retain strategic importance for container shipping and liquefied natural gas.
UAE rescue team arrives in Nepal to search for flood survivors
A United Arab Emirates search and rescue team has begun operations in Nepal alongside local authorities to find survivors of devastating August floods that have killed more than 1,300 people and left 5,500 missing.
Standard Chartered Launches Institutional Crypto Trading in Dubai
Standard Chartered has launched Bitcoin and Ether spot trading for institutional clients in the UAE, building on custody infrastructure it established in the emirate earlier this year.
Chinese carmaker Rocks opens Abu Dhabi factory to produce Adamas vehicles
Chinese carmaker Rocks has begun producing its Adamas vehicles at a new factory in Abu Dhabi, backed by the emirate's government investment office and aligned with national industrial strategy.
Mitsubishi Pajero's four decades of desert popularity in UAE near end with new model
Mitsubishi this week unveiled a fifth-generation Pajero to succeed a model that dominated UAE desert driving for four decades before production ended in 2021.
UAE restaurants reopen after summer closures
Restaurants across the UAE are reopening after summer closures for renovations, relocations and menu overhauls as the hospitality sector responds to shifting visitor numbers and dining habits.
Weekend leisure options debut as September begins
A curated list of weekend activities has launched this September, including new gym sessions and retail offerings.
Expats leaving UAE face obstacles in recovering utility deposits
Expats leaving the UAE and closing their bank accounts struggle to retrieve utility deposits, with few options available beyond keeping the money in an inactive account or paying for power-of-attorney arrangements.
Taco Bell to return to UAE after 14-year absence
Taco Bell will return to the UAE under a new agreement with Americana Restaurants, which plans to expand the US chain across Gulf markets.
Settler attacks and military checkpoints choke Palestinian olive oil exports
Palestinian olive farmers face diminishing harvests and mounting export obstacles from settler violence, military movement restrictions, and new customs regulations.
UAE fashion influencers build audiences and business on Instagram
Content creators in the UAE have built large Instagram followings by sharing fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice, turning their social media presence into business ventures.
Arabic term for teacher encompasses craft and reverence
The Arabic word muallim, meaning teacher, also refers to craftspeople and carries connotations of respect and mastery in everyday speech.
UAE explores AI-powered materials discovery as next economic frontier
The UAE is positioning itself to use its AI infrastructure advantage to accelerate the discovery of advanced materials, which experts argue could anchor its transition to a knowledge-based economy.
Global hubs depend on each other to weather crises, analyst argues
Leading economic centers form an interdependent network rather than competing in isolation, according to analysis of how the UAE and Singapore absorbed recent shocks.
UAE defeat Indonesia to keep semi-final hopes alive
The UAE defeated Indonesia by six wickets in the Women's Asia Cup to remain in contention for a semi-final place.
