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UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attends the 11th Arab Media Forum in Dubai, May 9, 2012. REUTERS/Jumana El Heloueh

UAE Implements Ministerial Adjustments in Preparation for Next Stage

by Musaid Al-Zayani | Oct 20, 2017 | Middle East

Dubai – The UAE has reshuffled ministries by introducing four new ministerial posts, merging some functions and sectors into a single ministry and implementing structural adjustments. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister...

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Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani (Asharq Al-Awsat)

UAE Rights Group Condemns Asset Freeze of Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 18, 2017 | Middle East

Dubai– Emirates Association for Human Rights (EHRA) condemned the freeze of assets of Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani saying it is a flagrant violation of human rights that has become a systematic approach of intimidation adopted by Qatari authorities. EHRA Chairman...

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Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps troops march during the annual military parade marking the start of Iran’s 1980-88 war with Iraq in Tehran in September 2015. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain Welcome Trump’s ‘Firm’ Iran Strategy

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 14, 2017 | Middle East, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday US President Donald Trump’s new strategy against Iran and its hostile policy, hailing his vision in this regard and commitment to work with US allies in the region to counter common challenges. The Kingdom said in a statement:...

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The North Korea flag flutters next to concertina wire at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 9, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su

UAE Ends Mission of its Ambassador to North Korea

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 13, 2017 | Middle East

Abu Dhabi- The United Arab Emirates has terminated the diplomatic presence of the UAE non-resident ambassador to the Republic of North Korea, and Pyongyang’s ambassador to the country, in addition to taking other measures that consolidate the international...

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at the swearing in ceremony of the new ministers of civil service and transport. (SPA)

Saudi King Salman Receives UAE Ambassador at End of his Tenure

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 11, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Tuesday outgoing United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Dhaheri. The UAE Ambassador bade farewell to King Salman on the occasion of the end of his...