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Topic: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Sheikh Abdullah blasts Iran over Bahrain threat

May 19, 2013

The UAE today condemned Iranian threats to Bahrain, calling them unIslamic and urging Iran to reconsider its approach to the Arabian Gulf region.  Read Article Sheikh Abdullah blasts Iran over Bahrain threat

UAE condemns Iran's visit to occupied islands

May 07, 2013

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced a visit by a delegation from Iran's Shura Council to three occupied islands in the Arabian Gulf. Read Article UAE condemns Iran's visit to occupied islands

Sheikh Khalifa's trip will strengthen UK-UAE ties

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Apr 25, 2013

British foreign secretary William Hague says UK is committed to forging new links and strengthening existing ties with the UAE.  Read Article Sheikh Khalifa's trip will strengthen UK-UAE ties

UAE pledges safe haven for 19 Sri Lankan refugees

Apr 12, 2013

The UAE is not a signatory of the 1951 Refugee Convention and not legally obliged to allow refugees to stay, but has said it will provide shelter while the UNHCR finds homes for the 19 in another country. Read Article UAE pledges safe haven for 19 Sri Lankan refugees

 

Sheikh Abdullah attends disarmament conference in The Hague

Apr 11, 2013

The UAE has joined the seven other members of the Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative to call for the ban of the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices. Read Article Sheikh Abdullah attends disarmament conference in The Hague

 

UAE and UK acting together to resolve Syrian 'tragedy'

Feb 19, 2013

UAE and UK enjoy a close relationship because they share a similar approach to foreign relations, says British consul general. Read Article UAE and UK acting together to resolve Syrian 'tragedy'

 

Thousands pack immigration centres on last day of UAE visa amnesty

Hundreds of people descended upon the Emirates Identity Authority to obtain exit visas as the UAE amnesty draws to a close. Lee Hoagland / The National

Feb 05, 2013

Last minute rush for people to take advantage of visa amnesty results in confusion for many. Read Article Thousands pack immigration centres on last day of UAE visa amnesty

 

Egypt asks UAE for details of probe into detainees

Jan 18, 2013

Egypt has asked the UAE for details of the investigation into a group of Egyptians detained on suspicion of posing a threat to national security. Read Article Egypt asks UAE for details of probe into detainees

 

Gulf states urge China to 'reconsider its position'

Dec 13, 2012

GCC leaders have urged China to reconsider its position on Syria.  Read Article Gulf states urge China to 'reconsider its position'

 

UAE and Serbia re-engage after strained relations

Oct 28, 2012

Serbia pulled out of a diplomatic agreement with the UAE when the Emirates recognised Kosovo as an independent state in 2008.  Read Article UAE and Serbia re-engage after strained relations

 

UK outlines implications of Bribery Act for UAE firms

Oct 18, 2012

UK embassies are educating businesses in the UAE about the implications of using bribes to win contracts, as outlined by the UK Bribery Act.  Read Article UK outlines implications of Bribery Act for UAE firms

 

King of Morocco to visit UAE on Monday

Oct 17, 2012

King Mohamed VI of Morocco will be accompanied by a high-level delegation of government ministers.  Read Article King of Morocco to visit UAE on Monday

 

UAE and UK join forces to build vital Afghan road

Alan Duncan the UK minister of State for Development talks about UAE and UK joining forces to build a vital Afghan road. Satish Kumar / The National

Oct 12, 2012

UK minister of state for international development, Alan Duncan, was in the UAE yesterday to discuss joint efforts to provide developmental aid to Afghanistan. Read Article UAE and UK join forces to build vital Afghan road

 

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UAE rugby hope the kids are all right

JJ Fanucci of Dubai Exiles during the Jebel Ali Sevens Rugby at the Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence, Jebel Ali on the 16th November 2012. Credit: Jake Badger for The National

Freshly relegated, no better time for a youth movement than the present, writes Paul Radley.  UAE rugby hope the kids are all right

In pictures: UAE war games

The Emirates Castle 2013 military exercise was conducted by the UAE land, air and naval forces in the Western Region.

The Emirates Castle 2013 military exercise was conducted by the UAE land, air and naval forces in the Western Region.  In pictures: UAE war games

Flying cars roar into reality

The Terrafugia Transition lets you fly over traffic and point-to-point between more than 5,000 community airports around the United States. Courtesy Terrafugia

The flying car concept took a while to become reality but in America a company is on the verge of offering a version to the public. While the cost may be high, so is confidence that there is a viable market.  Flying cars roar into reality

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Region in Focus - May 23

National View blog looks at the best images from the last seven days from around the Gulf and across the Middle East.  Region in Focus - May 23

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Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes(Video)

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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Maldives a piece of heaven on earth(Photos)

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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