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United Arab Emirates

Saudi-backed Yemeni government accuses UAE of running secret prisons, Abu Dhabi denies claim

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces in the city of Mukalla in Yemen's coastal southern Hadramawt province, on Jan 19.
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces in the city of Mukalla in Yemen's coastal southern Hadramawt province, on Jan 19.

Godolphin nets 6th Cape Verdi with Dubai Beach

Latest US sanctions target Houthi funding networks, Treasury says

Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Global Design

Pinnacles of luxury in millionaire magnet Dubai, Singapore draws world’s richest too

Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina will be the tallest purely residential tower in the world.
Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina will be the tallest purely residential tower in the world.

First major Dubai test for Quid Pro Quo

Saudi Arabia pledges $500 million Yemen development after UAE withdrawal

A view of a street in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen April 7 2022. REUTERS/Fawaz Salman
A view of a street in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen April 7 2022. REUTERS/Fawaz Salman

Abu Dhabi ready to shine in its new Gold Cup glory

Cicero's Gift (Jason Watson) scoring an 100-1 upset in the Group 1 Qyeen Elizabeth II Stakes (1,600m) at Ascot on Oct 18. The Charlie Hills-trained Muhaarar six-year-old has been entered for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup (1,600m) on Feb 7.
Cicero's Gift (Jason Watson) scoring an 100-1 upset in the Group 1 Qyeen Elizabeth II Stakes (1,600m) at Ascot on Oct 18. The Charlie Hills-trained Muhaarar six-year-old has been entered for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup (1,600m) on Feb 7.

Somali regions reject Mogadishu’s move to cut ties with UAE

FILE PHOTO: People hold the flag of Somaliland during the parade in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People hold the flag of Somaliland during the parade in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo

Yemen completes evacuation of stranded tourists on Socotra island

Air traffic at the island’s main airport came to a halt as a deepening crisis between the UAE and Saudi Arabia translated into fresh conflict on Yemen’s mainland.
Air traffic at the island’s main airport came to a halt as a deepening crisis between the UAE and Saudi Arabia translated into fresh conflict on Yemen’s mainland.

Explainer: What’s happening in Yemen, and why are Saudi Arabia and the UAE involved?

Soldiers loyal to Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council stand guard outside the compound of the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Fawaz Salman
Soldiers loyal to Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council stand guard outside the compound of the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Fawaz Salman

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.