United Arab Emirates

Posted at 1:01 22 Jan
Yemen rebel attack on UAE throws challenge to the region
By Jonathan Marcus
Foreign affairs analyst
A fatal drone and missile strike raises questions about the war and security across the Middle East.
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Posted at 17:20 1 Jan
UAE citizens to need booster jab to travel abroad
Emiratis will need a third dose of a coronavirus vaccine if they want to leave the country.
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Posted at 14:05 16 Dec 2021
Fleetwood start UAE & South Africa clubs
Fleetwood Town set up teams in Dubai and South Africa as part of the League One club's international expansion effort.
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Posted at 12:47 13 Dec 2021
Israeli PM in first UAE trip as Iran threat looms
Naftali Bennett meets Abu Dhabi's crown prince at a time of rising tensions in the region.
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Posted at 11:56 1 Dec 2021
Man Utd owner Glazer buys cricket team
Manchester United co-chairman Avram Glazer buys a team in the new United Arab Emirates Twenty20 league.
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Posted at 0:00 26 Nov 2021
Dubai: Visions of the Future
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Video caption: Lucy is in Dubai where the delayed Expo 2020 is in full swing.
Lucy is in Dubai where the delayed Expo 2020 is in full swing, plus she attempts a giant inflatable assault course and visits a spectacular indoor rainforest.
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Posted at 13:26 25 Nov 2021
New Interpol chief accused of torture
Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces.
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Posted at 10:02 15 Nov 2021
Joint Israel-Gulf naval drill signals Iran worries
By Frank Gardner
BBC security correspondent
Unthinkable until recently, the maritime exercise comes amid growing regional concerns over Iran.
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Posted at 17:44 10 Nov 2021
Jersey and United Arab Emirates sign business deal
Jersey officials hope the treaty with the UAE will lead to more investment in the island.
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Posted at 11:13 4 Nov 2021
Dubai's Postponed Expo 2020
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Video caption: Lucy Hedges looks at Dubai's efforts to reschedule its mammoth 2020 World Expo.
Lucy Hedges looks at Dubai's efforts to reschedule its mammoth 2020 World Expo, which was postponed during the pandemic.
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Posted at 12:38 29 Oct 2021
Egypt to Oman
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Video caption: Simon rejoins the Tropic in Egypt and follows it through Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Oman.
The third leg of Simon Reeve's journey sees him rejoin the Tropic of Cancer in Egypt and follow it through Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Oman.
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Posted at 13:57 27 Oct 2021
T20 World Cup - results, reports & scorecards
Results, reports and scorecards from the 2021 T20 World Cup won by Australia.
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Posted at 16:58 25 Oct 2021
Ancient Mariners
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Video caption: Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.
Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg when they drive across Arabia in only 40 hours to make up for lost time.
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Posted at 15:35 15 Oct 2021
The Missing Princess
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Video caption: The story of Princess Latifa, who was thwarted in an attempt to escape Dubai in 2018.
After Princess Latifa was thwarted in her escape from Dubai, the world was told that she was back in the loving care of her family. With footage from her secret phone, Panorama tells her full story.
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Posted at 12:33 15 Oct 2021
Cambridge stops £400m UAE deal over spyware claims
Last week, the High Court found the ruler of Dubai ordered the hacking of the phone of his ex-wife.
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Posted at 11:33 13 Oct 2021
Man jailed for 25 years in Dubai over CBD vape oil
Billy Hood claims he was forced to sign a confession in Arabic despite not speaking the language.
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Posted at 20:47 10 Oct 2021
Balbirnie awaiting X-ray results on foot
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie is a doubt for the T20 World Cup after suffering a foot injury in his side's warm-up game defeat by United Arab Emirates.
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Posted at 16:40 6 Oct 2021
Dubai ruler had ex-wife’s phone hacked - UK court
By Frank Gardner
BBC Security Correspondent
Sheikh Mohammed interfered with British justice during his divorce custody case, says High Court.
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