UAE

UAE

Swedish surveillance planes in huge UAE deal

The United Arab Emirates Air Force has announced a $1.27-billion deal with Swedish defence giant Saab to purchase two surveillance planes and upgrade two others.

UAE

Saudi visas back on table as row with Sweden ends

The Swedish Foreign Ministry expects Saudi Arabia to start issuing visas to Swedish business travellers again as relations return to normal after a diplomatic spat, a spokesman said on Thursday.

UAE

UAE recalls ambassador over human rights row

The United Arab Emirates confirmed on Wednesday that the country has recalled its ambassador to Sweden, citing Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström's public criticism of its neighbour Saudi Arabia.

UAE

Liberal: stop arms deal with UAE

A prominent Liberal Party MP has called on the government to block an arms deal with the United Arab Emirates, saying the country is a dictatorship.