The latest in United Arab Emirates

Multi-billion Abu Dhabi fund unveils strategy

2010-03-15T04:16:08Z

<div><p>Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, believed to be the world's largest wealth fund, on Monday revealed for the first time the distribution of its assets, estimated at around 500 billion dollars.</p><p>ADIA, in its first-ever annual review, said it invests between 60 percent and 85 percent of its holdings in North America...

Abu Dhabi multi-billion fund unveils strategy

2010-03-15T04:15:55Z

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund starts to open up

2010-03-14T15:30:31Z

<div id="subtitle">World's biggest state wealth fund in oil-rich Abu Dhabi sheds new light with first-ever report</div><div><p>The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority broke with its customary privacy by issuing its first yearly statement Monday, marking one of the biggest steps yet by the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to increase...

UAE to respect any UN-imposed sanction on Iran

2010-03-13T11:15:43Z

<div><p>The United Arab Emirates will respect any sanctions imposed by the United Nations on key trading partner Iran, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahayan said on Saturday.</p><p>"The Emirates w...

Saudis deny discussing pressure on China over Iran with US

2010-03-12T10:16:36Z

<div><p>Saudi Arabia denied on Friday that its officials had discussed with US Defence Secretary Robert Gates putting pressure on China to back a new round of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear ambitions.</p><p>An "official source" quoted by the official SPA news agency said report...

Gates UAE

2010-03-11T13:03:42Z

In a photo provided by the Department of Defense, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, fourth from right, visits the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi, ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that leading Gulf states appeared ready to use their clout to lobby China to support sanctions against Iran over its disputed nuclear program.</p><p&g...

Saudi, UAE ready to press China on Iran sanctions: US

2010-03-11T12:16:10Z

<div><p>Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have signalled a willingness to press China to support tough new sanctions on Iran, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday.</p><p>Gates and other to...

Secretary of Defense Gates Middle East Diplomacy Trip

2010-03-11T09:32:47Z

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 11: US Defence Secretary Robert Gates (L) speaks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammad bin Zayed al-Nahayan during a meeting at the Crown Prince's villa on March 11, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, Unit...

Australia on top of the world for expat kids: survey

2010-03-11T08:15:13Z

<div><p>CANBERRA (Reuters Life!) - With its beaches, outdoor lifestyle and friendly schools, Australia has been voted the world's best country to bring up children by expatriate parents working there, an HSBC bank survey shows.</p><p>Australia pr...

Gates turns to Gulf allies in drive for Iran sanctions

2010-03-11T07:16:13Z

<div><p> US Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew to Abu Dhabi on Thursday seeking support from oil-rich Gulf allies for tough sanctions on Tehran, drawing an angry response from Iran's hardline president.</p><p>Gates was due to hold talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Abu Dhabi Thursday looking to tighten pressure on Tehran, as Iran's president warned Gulf countries against allowing a U.S. presence in the region.</p><...

Abu Dhabi deal with Raine deepens Hollywood ties

2010-03-11T04:30:23Z

<div id="subtitle">Abu Dhabi's state-owned Mubadala buys 9 percent of media and entertainment bank Raine Group</div><div><p>An Abu Dhabi state investment fund said Thursday it is buying a piece of a young investment house focused on sports and show business, upping the Gulf city state's bet on the entertainment industry.</p><p>The oil-rich emirate's US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday as Washington sought support from oil-rich Gulf allies to build pressure on Iran over its nuclear programme.</p><p>The visit came a day after Gates appealed to Saudi leaders to back a US-led dr...

Abu Dhabi Media Summit

2010-03-11T02:30:53Z

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 11: Jonathan Bloom CEO Breaking Media (L) moderates a panel discussion with Samir Arora CEO, Glam Media, Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan (C), Warner ...

Emirates Laureus Awards

2010-03-10T17:18:27Z

British F1 driver Jenson Button with his companion arrives for the Laureus Awards in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday March 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Farhad Berahman)

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Arrivals-Laureus World Sports Awards Abu Dhabi 2010

2010-03-10T14:33:41Z

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 10: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2010 at Emirates Palace Hotel on March 10, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 10: Edwin Moses and Clive Owen on stage during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2010 at Emirates Palace Hotel on March 10, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates...

Awards Room-Laureus World Sports Awards Abu Dhabi 2010

2010-03-10T11:33:17Z

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 10: US basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo poses with his award for "Sport For Good " in the Awards room during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2010 at Emirates Palace Hotel on March 10, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 10: Fabio Capello (L) and Franz Beckenbauer (R) speak prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards 2010 at Emirates Palace Hotel on March 10, 2010 in Abu Dhabi,