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United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates, or UAE, comprises seven different emirates ruled by different royal families, with Abu Dhabi acting as the capital. The UAE is among the world's 10 largest oil producers.

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April 18, 2024

UAE: Dubai scrambles to resume flights after deadly floods

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A man points at an image of an airplane caught in extreme rainfall that is captioned "Dubai experiencing massive flooding after cloud seeding". The image is marked "False"

Fact check: Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai floods?

Fact check: Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai floods?

Are cloud seeding and climate change to blame for the deluge in large parts of the Arabian Peninsula?
ClimateApril 19, 2024
Cars are stuck on a flooded road after a rainstorm hit Dubai.

Floods in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai sinks into chaos

Floods in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai sinks into chaos

Heavy rainfall has flooded the countries bordering the Persian Gulf. Dubai is particularly affected.
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Partially submerged abandoned vehicles are seen on a main street in Dubai.

UAE reels from unprecedented storm

UAE reels from unprecedented storm

The United Arab Emirates has seen record rainfall, with more rain in 24 hours than at any time since records began.
ClimateApril 18, 202402:05 min

M - U

Reception information for countries in North Africa and Middle East starting with M - U
April 12, 2024
Servicemen of the United Arab Emirates march through the streets of central Dubai.

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Why is a 'French Foreign Legion' for the UAE problematic?

The UAE wants their own version of the French Foreign Legion. It may change how the world's secret, private armies work.
ConflictsApril 9, 2024
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Gulf states are 'buying up' Egypt's coastline

Gulf states are 'buying up' Egypt's coastline

Experts are asking if a $35 billion investment into Egypt will change the country's struggling economy for the better.
BusinessMarch 2, 2024
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