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UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazroui: "We will not rely on oil"

Faced with the challenge of a declining oil market The United Arab Emirates, a major crude producer in the Gulf is striving to diversify its economy

09/12/2015

Business Series

OPEC: After the latest acrimonious meeting, where now for oil prices?

On Business Middle East this week we analyse the repercussions of the latest OPEC meeting decision. According to analysts it’s clear from the meeting

08/12/2015

Sport

Rosberg takes third straight win with victory in Abu Dhabi

Welcome back to Speed, the Formula One title may already have been won, but pride was at stake at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where drivers were looking

29/11/2015

United Arab Emirates

Exclusive: no city is safe from ISIS threat, says UAE minister

The United Arab Emirates will stand by France by continuing its fight against ISIS, a senior minister told Euronews. Anwar Gargash, minister of state

14/11/2015

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Airshow Live

Keep abreast of all the events as they take place live and direct from the United Arab Emirates

08/11/2015

Economy

A"single sky" for the Gulf States?

08/11/2015

Economy

Emirates Milestones 1985-2015

08/11/2015

Sport

More judo gold in Abu Dhabi for SKorea, China, Mongolia, Russia, and the Dutch

The thrills and spills continue in Abu Dhabi where the women’s -78kg class saw the world number six win a battle of former world champions, the

01/11/2015

Business Series

ECB meeting repercussions and Abu Dhabi's new challenge

Welcome to Business Middle East. This week we look at repercussions of the European Central Bank meeting, and Abu Dhabi starts a new challenge

27/10/2015

United Arab Emirates

UAE elects 20 new members to Federal National Council

Twenty new members have been elected to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government advisory body, the Federal National Council. Each of the seven

04/10/2015

Saudi Arabia

Why aren't rich Gulf states welcoming Syrian refugees...or are they?

As EU countries try to find the best way to deal with an influx of refugees that is unprecedented in recent years, the Gulf states have come under

30/09/2015

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed’s son dies

19/09/2015

Business Series

Currencies riding a bumpy road

This week’s Business Middle East takes a look at global currency trading trends, and in business snapshot we look at the reactions to the new fuel

04/08/2015

United Arab Emirates

UAE petrol prices start riding high

31/07/2015

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emrates leads way with planned mission to Mars

27/07/2015

United Arab Emirates

'Fast and Furious' cars on show in United Arab Emirates

It’s the year’s biggest box office smash, the fourth of all time. Cars used in “Furious 7” have been on display to fans in the United Arab Emirates

30/05/2015

United Arab Emirates

UAE, the first Arab country without visa in the Schengen area

07/05/2015

Sport

From Abu Dhabi to China in the Volvo Ocean Race

Competitors set sail on Saturday from Abu Dhabi for what is arguably the toughest stage in the Volvo Ocean race. Ahead lies 4,670 nautical miles to

03/01/2015

Business Series

US Federal Reserve: End in sight for QE stimulus

28/10/2014

Business Series

'Don't Panic!' the message as stock markets tumble

21/10/2014