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Why the UK is accused of allowing the UAE to fuel war in Sudan – video explainer

In Sudan, hundreds of thousands of people have been killed, 13 million have been displaced and 19 million are facing acute starvation. Using satellite imagery, leaked documents and reports and on-the-ground footage, we trace how weapons are moving into Sudan through a covert supply chain linked to the UAE and how the UK is accused of being complicit in the atrocities, choosing its relationship with the UAE over its responsibility towards Sudanese civilians. The UK minister for development, Jenny Chapman, said: 'Claims that the UK failed to act on warnings of mass atrocities are wrong. 'For many months, the UK led efforts at the United Nations and through direct diplomatic engagement to press all parties to de-escalate the violence. 'We have been clear and consistent: the atrocities committed by the RSF are abhorrent and must never be repeated. Both parties must comply with international humanitarian law, those responsible for violations must be held accountable, and all external support to armed actors fuelling this conflict must end immediately.' The UAE has repeatedly denied it funds or arms the RSF Continue reading...

The GuardianThe Guardian•Mark Townsend, Elena Morresi, Laure Boulinier and Sarah Bertram1 Jul

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi adds Aleppo to its growing network in Syria

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first budget airline, today announced the launch of non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and the city of Aleppo, Syria. Starting 7 July 2026, the airline will operate three weekly flights connecting Zayed International Airport (AUH) with Aleppo International Airport (ALP), further expanding connectivity between the UAE and Syria and offering passengers a convenient and affordable travel option.

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FinchTrade Launches B2B Cross-Border Payments on Stablecoin Rails to Africa, Latin America, and the UAE

FinchTrade will settle business payments to Africa, Latin America, and the United Arab Emirates using stablecoins, bypassing correspondent banks that lock up working capital for 3 to 5 days and add 3% to 5% per transfer. The cross-border payments service is built for payment service providers and electronic money institutions that currently handle emerging-market payouts Continue reading "FinchTrade Launches B2B Cross-Border Payments on Stablecoin Rails to Africa, Latin America, and the UAE"

AMBCryptoAMBCrypto•AMBCrypto Team26 Jun

Virell Trade Launches Stabliq Wallet for Stablecoin Management on Ethereum and TRON

[PRESS RELEASE – Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, June 24th, 2026] Fintech developer Virell Trade has officially announced the launch of Stabliq Wallet, a secure, non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet engineered specifically for the management of stablecoins across the Ethereum and TRON networks. Designed to enhance digital asset security and accessibility, the application provides comprehensive storage, transfer, and […]

CryptoPotatoCryptoPotato•Chainwire24 Jun

UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told

Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committee The British government had received intelligence that Ethiopia appeared to be supporting a genocidal militia in Sudan’s civil war as far back as 2024 but did not go public with the news for fear of upsetting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a parliamentary committee will hear. In May 2024, officials from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told Nathaniel Raymond , an American human rights investigator at Yale University, that “significant private pressure” from the UAE meant the UK would not publicly divulge information linking Ethiopia and the emirates to their support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Continue reading...

The GuardianThe Guardian•Mark Townsend23 Jun

AIR INDIA EXPRESS LAUNCHES DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM NAVI MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ABUDHABI

Air India Express today announced the launch of direct flights between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to operate international services from Maharashtra’s newest airport. The new route provides travellers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with a second gateway to the UAE, enhancing accessibility, convenience, and travel choice. Flights will operate from 15 July 2026, with an initial frequency of two weekly services, scaling to three weekly flights from 29 July 2026. Bookings for these flights are now open on the airline’s website, airindiaexpress.com, mobile app, and other major booking channels.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News22 Jun