United Arab Emirates

Top 20 water parks in the world

2013-04-30 07:15:00

By now, everybody knows what to expect from your standard-issue ho-hum water park: body and tube slide complexes with funnels and bowls, deluge-inducing water play towers for the little ones, undulating wave pools and relaxing lazy rivers. Photos: 20...

Report on Syria's chemical weapons could put fresh pressure on U.S.

2013-04-25 11:17:00

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- U.S. intelligence has determined that embattled Syrian President Bashar Assad deployed chemical weapons to subdue the rebellion in his country, Obama administration officials said Thursday, a disclosure that could move...

Hagel vows solidarity with Israel at start of Mideast trip

2013-04-21 03:33:00

JERUSALEM -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in Israel on Sunday to begin a weeklong tour of the Middle East as the region grapples with the worsening civil war in Syria and the stubborn nuclear threat from Iran. Making his first visit to the...

United Arab Emirates trial opens for 94 accused of trying to seize power

2013-03-04 11:08:00

Ninety-four people accused of trying to seize power went on trial Monday in the United Arab Emirates, in a tightly guarded hearing criticized by human rights groups. The suspects allegedly launched an organization that claimed to promote “the...

United Arab Emirates reaches deal to buy unarmed Predator drones

2013-02-22 12:47:00

California-based General Atomics Aeronautical System Inc. said Friday it has struck a deal to sell unarmed Predator drones to the United Arab Emirates military. The agreement would mark the first time a non-NATO country has obtained the American-made...

Pakistani girl shot by Taliban arrives in Britain for treatment

2012-10-15 10:42:20

Many Muslims gain weight during Ramadan fasting

2012-07-24 14:42:33

Syria president's denunciation exposes Mideast power struggle

2012-01-10 21:03:00

Travel info on world cruises

2012-01-22 00:00:00

Here is some information from Cruise Lines International Assn. members that offer world or "grand cruises." A few lines based in other countries also offer similar voyages. Most 2012 world cruises started in January, but there may be availability on...

Afghan's botched attack on Western officials revealed

2012-03-16 04:37:32

Gulf states schedule special meeting over Iran-UAE island dispute

2012-04-13 16:40:56

ARABIAN PENINSULA: Majority of Persian Gulf Arabs too afraid to protest against their leaders, new poll says

2011-06-25 16:32:31

The UAE Hawks, the aerobatic team of the United Arab Emirates forces, perform during a military show in Kuwait City, as the Gulf state marks its 52nd Independence Day and 22nd anniversary of the end of the Gulf war with the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Abdulla Al Abdulla of Bahrain (L) shoots for goal as Adil Ali Rahu of the United Arab Emirates attempts to block during their 5-2 loss to the UAE in their men's beach soccer match at the 3rd Asian Beach Games in Haiyang, Shandong Province, China.

2012-06-18 00:00:00

United Arab Emirates Minister for Foreign Affairs HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan arrives for an International Security Assistance Force meeting.

2012-05-21 00:00:00