Abu Dhabi

World’s oldest pearl found in Abu Dhabi

8:00 pm October 20, 2019

Abu Dhabi: An 8,000-year-old pearl that archaeologists say is the world’s oldest will be displayed in Abu Dhabi, according to authorities who said Sunday it is proof the objects have been traded since Neolithic times. The natural pearl was found in the floor of a room discovered during excavations at Marawah Island, off the capital […]

Russia’s Putin arrives in UAE on first visit since 2007

6:54 pm October 15, 2019

Dubai: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the United Arab Emirates on his first visit to the oil-rich nation in over a decade. Putin landed Tuesday in Abu Dhabi after earlier visiting Saudi Arabia. He was met at the airport by Abu Dhabi’s powerful crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. While in […]

Saudi crown prince approved killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi: US intelligence report

Saudi Arabia, UAE vow to back Yemen war effort amid cracks

2:12 pm August 26, 2019

Dubai: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates pledged Monday to keep their floundering coalition war against Yemen’s Houthi rebels together after an Emirati troop pullout and the rise of the southern separatists they supported. The joint communique came as the Houthis launched at least six ballistic missiles and two drone attacks into Saudi Arabia, […]

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

PM greets people on Janmashtami

12:38 pm August 24, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday greeted people on Janmashtami, hoping that the blessings of lord Krishna bring happiness in their lives. “Janmashtami greetings to everyone! May the blessings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna always bring happiness and good health in our lives. Jai Shri Krishna!,” Modi, who is in Abu Dhabi, tweeted. The festival […]

UAE rejects support claims for separatist seizure of Yemen’s Aden

9:18 pm August 21, 2019

Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Wednesday rejected accusations it supported Yemeni separatists in their seizure of interim capital Aden, as the government refused talks with secessionists until they fully withdraw. “We regret hearing today allegations directed against the UAE regarding developments in Aden, which we categorically reject,” the UAE’s deputy permanent representative to the United […]

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