Tag: UAE
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Children Under 15 Barred from Social Media as UAE Unveils Tough New Rules
By Gloria Drealomalicha The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen online safety and protect young people from the risks associated with digital platforms. The new measure, approved through a cabinet resolution, requires…
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UAE’s OPEC Exit; Why Nigeria Faces a New Oil Reality
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) has issued a stark warning that Nigeria could face heightened oil market risks following the exit of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries by the United Arab Emirates. According to the institute, the move represents a “landmark shift” in global oil governance,…
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Oil Markets Face Turbulence After UAE Exits OPEC
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Global oil markets are entering a period of heightened uncertainty following the United Arab Emirates’ unexpected decision to exit OPEC, a move that analysts say could reshape supply dynamics and weaken long-standing production coordination within the global energy system. The UAE, one of OPEC’s most influential producers, announced its departure effective…
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Tinubu Assures UAE, Gulf States of Nigeria’s Solidarity Amid Iran Conflict
By George Omagbemi Sylvester President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf countries of Nigeria’s solidarity following recent attacks linked to the ongoing U.S./Israel–Iran conflict. The statement was made on April 23, 2026, at the State House in Abuja, when Tinubu received letters of credence from several ambassadors and…
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UAE begins ‘exceptional’ flight operations amid Middle East tensions
By: Sunday Ameh The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the commencement of exceptional flight operations across airports in the country to facilitate the departure of passengers stranded due to recent regional tensions. The development follows the temporary closure of UAE airspace after Iran launched reprisal missile attacks on United States…
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One Dead, Several Injured Following Iranian Attacks on Airports in UAE, Dubai
According to a report by Sky News, one person has died and seven others have been injured following an “incident” at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Airport, while another four individuals were hurt at Dubai International Airport—allegedly as a result of an overnight Iranian attack. This escalation comes amid widespread disruption in the Middle East, with numerous…
