Two late goals from Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin gave Arsenal a 2-1 win over Spanish champions Barcelona in their last 16, first leg tie at the Emirates Wednesday night.

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Rolls-Royce announces a long-term service contract for 70 Trent engines with Emirates worth $2.2bn.

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Rolls in $2.2bn Emirates contract

The foreign secretary will call for political change in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, but will also seek stronger trade ties with the UK.

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Final day of Hague ‘reform tour’

Arsenal come from behind to further prove their title credentials in a hard-fought clash at the Emirates.

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Arsenal 2-1 Everton

Omani authorities say they have uncovered a spy network working for the United Arab Emirates, though the UAE denies any knowledge of it.

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Oman uncovers UAE ‘spy ring’

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger thinks his team must shackle Chelsea striker Didier Drogba if they are to beat their title rivals at the Emirates on Monday.

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Arsenal must stop Drogba – Wenger

Sure it’s in a Muslim country, but really where else would you have an $11 million Christmas tree? A hotel in Abu Dhabi unveiled a tree decorated with 181 diamonds, pearls, emeralds, sapphires, and other precious stones. The hotel, the Emirates Palace,…

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The charges against an American soldier who had been detained for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates have been dismissed, authorities said.

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A 23-year-old Nevada man detained for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates said Monday he’s not sure how much more prison time he could face if convicted, but he’s prepared for the outcome of a judge’s decision.

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Two flashes of genius from Samir Nasri nudge jittery Arsenal past Fulham in a breathless encounter at the Emirates Stadium.

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Arsenal 2-1 Fulham

The Queen and Prince Philip have arrived in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for a five-day visit to the Gulf.

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Queen arrives in the Gulf

Preliminary tests indicate that Fran Crippen of the U.S. swimming team had a fatal heart attack during an open-water race in the United Arab Emirates, an official says.

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A 26-year-old member of the U.S. national swimming team died Saturday during an open-water race in the United Arab Emirates, according to event officials.

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Canadian troops are forced to leave a military base in the United Arab Emirates that supports missions in Afghanistan, amid an airline dispute.

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The United Arab Emirates backed off a threat to cut key services on BlackBerry smart phones Friday, just days before the ban was set to take effect.

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