Undeterred by the coronavirus, couples across the Middle East are pressing ahead with scaled-back weddings. The authorities aren’t always thrilled.
Tag: United Arab Emirates
Coronavirus Fears Terrify and Impoverish Migrants in the Persian Gulf
Millions of migrant workers in Gulf countries have found themselves locked down, laid off and stranded, with no place to turn for help.
Autocrats’ Quandary: You Can’t Arrest a Virus
The world’s strongmen are reverting to their standard playbook to project an aura of control. It’s a risky strategy for a chaotic crisis.
U.S. and U.A.E. Troops Hold Major Exercise Amid Virus and Iran Tensions
The biennial exercise, called Native Fury, shows the close ties between American forces and the U.A.E.
Aggrieved Women in Dubai Ruler’s Life Find Vindication in a British Court
Accusations that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum of Dubai imprisoned two grown daughters and threatened one of his many wives were validated in a child custody case.
Dubai Ruler Imprisoned His Daughters and Threatened One of His Wives, U.K. Court Rules
Accusations against Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum of Dubai were validated in a child custody case.
From Dubai to Mars, With Stops in Colorado and Japan
The United Arab Emirates used a novel approach to build the Hope spacecraft, which launches for the red planet this summer.
How Months of Miscalculation Led the U.S. and Iran to the Brink of War
The Trump administration escalated pressure on Iran to try to negotiate over its nuclear aims. Instead, Iran fought back with violent attacks. At critical points, each country misjudged the other.
As Libya Descends Into Chaos, Foreign Powers Look for a Way Out
A meeting in Berlin on Sunday will seek an exit to one of the Middle East’s most intractable proxy wars.
It Seemed Like a Popular Chat App. It’s Secretly a Spy Tool.
ToTok, an Emirati messaging app that has been downloaded to millions of phones, is the latest escalation of a digital arms race.