Disney announces plans for theme park in Abu Dhabi

The seventh Disney theme park is set to be built on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. The company did not give a timeline for construction.

• May 7, 2025

Arab nations reject Trump's suggestion to relocate Palestinians

President Trump told reporters last month that he would urge the leaders of Jordan and Egypt to take in Gaza's now largely homeless population.

• Feb 1, 2025

Historic rainstorm sparks floods, derails Dubai airport operations

Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.

• Apr 17, 2024

American Woman Accused Of Insulting United Arab Emirates In Public Remains Jailed

An American woman has been jailed since late February in the United Arab Emirates over allegations she insulted the country in public.

• Apr 11, 2016

Customs Agents Seize 'Destructive' Khapra Beetles At LA Port

U.S. customs agents have caught some bad bugs in Southern California.

• Nov 8, 2011

Report: Woods Got $55.4M To Push Dubai Golf Resort

A United Arab Emirates business magazine says Tiger Woods received $55.4 million from a developer to promote a local golf resort that has yet to be built.

• Feb 10, 2011

Obama: Terror Explosives Found, Bound For US

President Barack Obama declared Friday that authorities had uncovered a "credible terrorist threat" against the United States following the overseas discovery of U.S.-bound packages containing explosives aboard cargo jets.

• Oct 29, 2010