Middle East's economic instability, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, has spurred many to turn to online banking and financial tools

Unwed mothers may not face jail anymore, but a tangle of red tape prevents documentation of their children

Vehicles drive themselves between 9 predetermined spots on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island with 'safety officers' in driver's seat; aim is to see cars eventually go fully independent

PM will become first Israeli premier to openly visit Gulf state, will meet Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to discuss 'deepening ties' between countries a year on from Abraham Accords

Regional leaders reengage with former rivals after two decades defined by war and political upheaval, as American forces withdraw from Iraq and Afghanistan

Planned enforcement comes as talks aimed at a return to nuclear deal stall; Biden administration may also send delegations to other countries with same warning

Decision, which is to take effect next month, puts Gulf financial powerhouse in line with businesses in US and Europe, but out of sync with rest of region

Tehran says record arms deal signed by Paris with Abu Dhabi for 80 Rafale fighter jets and 12 helicopters is regional 'source of turmoil'

UAE downgraded its ties with Iran in 2016, though the two countries remain important economic partners

'Warm and friendly' conversation between president and powerful crown prince covers bilateral and regional issues