# UAE

This month

September 2023

# Drew Harris

Garda Commissioner to discuss possible Kinahan cartel extraditions during trip to Dubai

Drew Harris and Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly have travelled to Dubai this week.

7.7k

Sep 5th 2023, 2:46 PM

Last month

August 2023

# Taliban

Dozens of Afghan women blocked from leaving to study on scholarships in the UAE

Around 30 women had been sponsored to study in the UAE but were prevented from taking their flights.

13.8k

Aug 24th 2023, 4:21 PM

# The Dubai two

Dubai two may appeal refusal to halt prosecution for alleged quarantine breaches

The pair were arrested in 2021 on their return from the UAE, where they intended to but did not undergo cosmetic surgery.

27.0k

Aug 1st 2023, 5:50 PM

This year

2023

# Emirates Mission

UAE unveils plans to send spaceship to explore solar system’s main asteroid belt

The UAE became the first Arab country and the second country ever to successfully enter Mars’ orbit on its first try.

8.5k

May 29th 2023, 10:45 PM

# Cop28

Focus must be on lower emissions, says heavily criticised UAE's climate talks leader

Sultan Al Jaber’s appointment earlier this week to head COP28 drew fierce criticism from environmental activists.

9.4k

Jan 14th 2023, 10:48 AM

Last year

2022

# energy security

United Arab Emirates agrees to supply Germany with gas and diesel

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a visit to the UAE as part of a Gulf tour that also includes stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

32.0k

Sep 25th 2022, 3:13 PM

# Road to Qatar

Australia beat UAE to claim place in World Cup playoff against Peru

Australia are trying to qualify for a fifth straight finals.

4.5k

Jun 7th 2022, 9:20 PM

# monkeypox

UAE becomes first Gulf country to announce monkeypox case, further cases in Europe and UK

Transmission of monkeypox occurs through close, sustained skin-to-skin contact with someone who has an active rash.

14.8k

May 24th 2022, 9:40 PM

# Frozen Out

Taoiseach welcomes move by United Arab Emirates to freeze assets of Kinahan gang members

Dubai said it will continue to work with Irish, US, UK and Spanish authorities to investigate the gang.

27.4k

Apr 21st 2022, 5:05 PM

# Iran

UAE cargo ship with 30 crew members sinks off Iran

All but one of the crew members have been rescued, with searches continuing for the final missing crew member.

18.0k

Mar 17th 2022, 2:32 PM

# Off the Mark

Harrington four off the lead after strong rally in UAE

The Dubliner finished on three-under par 69 to stay in the mix heading into the second round.

2.8k

Feb 3rd 2022, 3:40 PM

All time

# UAE

Tanker ‘safe’ after hijack reported in Gulf of Oman

The Royal Navy’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said the incident was ‘complete’

14.4k

Aug 4th 2021, 8:31 AM

# crude and unusual

Oil prices look set to rise sharply. Why and what does it mean for Irish motorists?

The collapse of OPEC talks this week could turbo-charge price increases.

60.2k

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Jul 6th 2021, 7:30 PM

# Princess Latifa

UN group is yet to receive proof that Dubai princess is still alive

Sheikha Latifa said in a video that she was being help captive and feared for her life.

38.7k

Mar 5th 2021, 9:01 PM

# Princess Latifa

Taoiseach says government will 'engage' with Mary Robinson over case of Dubai princess

Mary Robinson says she was ‘horribly tricked’ by Dubai princess’ family.

42.2k

Feb 20th 2021, 2:32 PM

# Dubai

Dubai royal family says princess being 'cared for at home' after UN demands proof of life

The princess has not been seen in public since she attempted to escape from the emirate by sea in 2018.

55.9k

Updated

Feb 19th 2021, 8:12 PM

# mars or bust

Next stop Mars: Three spacecraft arriving at Red Planet in quick succession

Both the UAE and China are newcomers to Mars, where more than half of Earth’s emissaries have failed.

17.7k

Feb 7th 2021, 7:25 PM

# Shut Doors

Dubai closes pubs and bars following spike in Covid-19 cases

Crowd limits are being imposed in cinemas, hotels, shopping centres and other locations.

41.5k

Feb 1st 2021, 10:45 PM

# ODI

Ireland crush UAE to square series, with Singh on song

A remarkable all-round display from the Leinster all-rounder helped Ireland beat the UAE by 112 runs in Abu Dhabi.

3.1k

Jan 18th 2021, 1:29 PM

# Cricket

Stirling stars with unbeaten century but Ireland suffer first-ever ODI defeat to UAE

Ireland lost out by six wickets in Abu Dhabi today.

2.2k

Jan 8th 2021, 4:06 PM

# Spain

Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos confirmed to be in UAE after going into exile earlier this month

Juan Carlos announced on 3 August that he was leaving Spain.

30.5k

Aug 17th 2020, 9:19 PM

# agreement

Trump hails 'historic' deal as Israel pledges to halt annexation of land in West Bank

Palestinian official Hanan Ashrawi said on Twitter that the deal perpetuates Israel’s occupation of the West Bank.

27.0k

Aug 13th 2020, 5:59 PM

# Space race

Bad weather delays launch as UAE races China and US to Mars

Earth and Mars are unusually close at the moment, a mere hop of 55 million kilometres.

10.0k

Jul 15th 2020, 9:27 AM

# uae ufc

Aldo suffers at the hands of Yan, Usman grinds win over Masvidal at UFC 'fight island'

Usman’s professional display brings his record to 12-0.

10.0k

Jul 12th 2020, 9:07 AM

# Séan Ó Fearghaíl

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked that €7,700 Rolex watch gifted by UAE be donated

The Rolex had been given to the Ceann Comhairle by the President of the Federal National Council of the UAE, Dr Amal Al Qubaisi.

52.8k

Feb 3rd 2020, 6:10 AM

# Princess Haya

Estranged wife of Dubai ruler asks UK court for forced marriage protection order

The couple are locked in a legal battle in London over the welfare of their two children.

31.9k

Jul 31st 2019, 11:03 AM

# Joe McHugh

Education minister's UAE 'fact-finding mission' on what will bring Irish teachers back home

More than 2,000 Irish people are employed in the education sector in the UAE.

14.1k

Jun 12th 2019, 6:15 AM

# too expensive

Ceann Comhairle likely unable to keep Rolex given to him by UAE official

The watch, believed to be worth close to €8,000, may be sold and the money used for charitable purposes.

58.2k

Apr 8th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Papal Visit

Pope Francis makes historic visit to United Arab Emirates

His trip culminates tomorrow with the first-ever papal Mass on the Arabian Peninsula.

12.3k

Feb 4th 2019, 7:16 AM

# politically charged

Qatar book first-ever Asian Cup final berth but win marred by sandal-throwing UAE fans

The 2022 World Cup hosts will meet Japan after an ill-tempered semi-final against the tournament hosts.

9.7k

Jan 29th 2019, 6:08 PM

# carlow rising

'I was working at a chocolate factory in Carlow. Two years later I’m at the Fifa Club World Cup alongside Real Madrid'

Former Wexford Youths winger Eric Molloy discusses moving to New Zealand and playing at last month’s Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.

36.8k

Jan 20th 2019, 7:00 AM

# runaway princess

Princess who flew Mary Robinson to Dubai says the Latifa saga is 'a private family matter'

Princess Haya says she wanted counself from the former Irish president.

32.4k

Jan 5th 2019, 1:32 PM

# dubai princess

'Missing' Dubai princess not seen since March reappears in photos with Mary Robinson

She failed in her attempt to flee the UAE in March.

115k

Dec 24th 2018, 1:40 PM

# Irish Abroad

Carlow's Eric Molloy set to become first Irish player since 2008 to play in Fifa Club World Cup

Molloy moved to New Zealand in 2016 from Wexford Youths and currently plays for Team Wellington.

32.3k

Dec 12th 2018, 1:00 PM

# London

British man arrives home from UAE after having spy conviction pardoned

Matthew Hedges had been sentenced to life in prison.

17.3k

Nov 27th 2018, 7:59 AM

# matthew hedges

UK 'grateful' after UAE issues pardon to British man it had sentenced to life in prison

Hedges had been sentenced to life in prison just last week for spying.

28.1k

Nov 26th 2018, 8:55 AM

# Life Sentence

Wife of British researcher jailed for life in UAE 'remains hopeful' he'll be released

“Until I have him safe, back home with me, I will not rest,” Daniela Tejada said.

16.6k

Nov 23rd 2018, 10:49 PM

# kerala

India rejects UAE govt's $100 million flood disaster fund offer

India has a record of refusing foreign aid after disasters, turning down foreign help after the 2004 tsunami.

36.4k

Aug 22nd 2018, 8:15 PM

# Mystery

'Admit she was kidnapped' - Concerns raised over disappearance of Dubai princess captured at sea

Human Rights Watch has urged the Dubai authorities to reveal the whereabouts of the princess.

37.8k

May 8th 2018, 10:00 AM

# Francis Matthew

British former newspaper editor jailed for 10 years in Dubai for killing wife

Francis Matthew had faced the possibility of the death penalty for the July 2017 killing of Jane Matthew.

22.2k

Mar 25th 2018, 10:09 AM