United Emirates News

February 19, 2020

Yemen minister’s bodyguards killed in convoy blast

Eight of the Yemeni defence minister’s bodyguards were killed Wednesday when their vehicle hit a landmine east of the capital Sanaa, but the official was unhurt, a ministry source said. The Yemen government — backed by a Saudi-led military coalition…

February 19, 2020

UAE loads fuel rods at Arab world’s first nuclear plant

The United Arab Emirates has started loading fuel rods into the first reactor at its Barakah nuclear plant, operators said Wednesday, two days after regulators gave the green light. On Monday, the national nuclear regulator announced it has issued the…

February 18, 2020

‘Jetman’ stuns with Iron Man-style flight over Dubai

Daredevil Vince Reffet has soared into the skies above Dubai in the latest “Jetman” stunt, taking off from the ground and climbing to 1,800metres (nearly 6,000 feet) in a feat reminiscent of Marvel’s “Iron Man” and hailed as a world…

February 17, 2020

‘Be yourself’ ex-British PM May advises women in politics

“Be yourself” is the advice former British prime minister Theresa May gave to the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai on Monday, explaining how she had risen to the top job despite refusing to conform to masculine traditions in politics. “I…

February 17, 2020

UAE issues licence for first Arab nuclear power plant

The United Arab Emirates said Monday it has issued an operating licence for a reactor at its Barakah nuclear power plant, the first in the Arab world, hailing it as a “new chapter”. The UAE has substantial energy reserves, but…

February 17, 2020

Dubai port operator DP World to return to full state ownership

Dubai port and logistics giant DP World said on Monday it would return to full state ownership and delist from the Nasdaq Dubai, in a deal worth some $2.7 billion. State-owned parent company Port and Free Zone World has offered…

February 17, 2020

Oil-rich UAE prepares to push button on nuclear power plant

The United Arab Emirates said Monday it has issued a licence for one of four reactors at its Barakah nuclear power plant, due to start operating soon in a first for the Arab world. Here are some facts about the…

February 17, 2020

UAE issues reactor licence for first Arab nuclear power plant

The United Arab Emirates said Monday it has issued a licence for a reactor at its Barakah nuclear power plant, the first in the Arab world, hailing it as a “historic moment”. The UAE has substantial energy reserves, but with…

February 16, 2020

The global spread of the coronavirus: Where is it?

The coronavirus that emerged in central China at the end of last year has now killed more than 1,600 people and spread around the world. The latest figures from China show there are almost 69,000 people infected in the country….