United Arab Emirates

• Feds defend extradition treaty talks with UAE amid concerns

  The Prime Minister's Office said last week's visit by the crown prince to Ottawa led to "significant progress" on the UAE’s commitment to invest in Canada.

  Politics

  Nov 2
  
• Drone strike sparks fire at UAE power plant shaking Iran truce

  Fighting has also heated up between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon despite a nominal ceasefire there, further straining the wider truce.

  World

  May 17
  
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• The UAE has quit OPEC. What does it mean for the future of oil?

  The kingdom took a “policy-driven” decision to leave the bloc, said the country’s energy minister Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazrouei.

  World

  Apr 28
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• Iran threatens to widen war as Gulf Arab states intercept new missiles

  Iran's foreign minister said the U.S. attacked Kharg and Abu Musa islands from locations in the United Arab Emirates, a claim the UAE rejected.

  World

  Mar 15
• Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons shipment from UAE

  Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday after a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates arrived for separatist forces in the war-torn country.

  World

  Dec 30, 2025
• Carney wraps up UAE visit with $70B investment pledge into Canada

  The announcements come as Carney concluded a visit to Abu Dhabi, which focused heavily on trade amid concerns about the war in Sudan.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2025
• Carney visits UAE amid pressure to push for end to Sudan civil war support

  Carney's visit is aimed at attracting investment from Emirati sovereign wealth funds and the private sector to help diversify Canada's economy in response to U.S. tariffs.

  World

  Nov 19, 2025
• Ottawa urged to stop weapons flow to Sudan as Carney prepares UAE visit

  Human rights groups say they believe planes meant to carry humanitarian aid from the UAE to Sudan are regularly delivering weapons instead, including possibly Canadian-made arms.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2025
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• Alberta government cancels foreign worker recruitment trip to United Arab Emirates

  Immigration Minister Muhammad Yaseen says he decided to cancel the trip after reviewing its purpose.

  Politics

  Dec 9, 2024
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• Did cloud seeding cause Dubai flooding? What to know about the science

  The United Arab Emirates saw its heaviest rainfall recorded and parts of Dubai remain flooded. The UAE uses cloud seeding to create more rain. Could it have caused the flood?

  Weather

  Apr 18, 2024