UAE first Arab country to recognize Kosovo

Kosovo's unilateral secession from Serbia took place on February 17 (File) The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday became the first Arab country to recognize the independence of Kosovo after its secession from Serbia. "The UAE declares its recognition of Kosovo as an independent sovereign state," the official WAM news agency said. The move is in line with the UAE's "support for peoples' legitimate right to self-determination," WAM said. Fifty countries, including... [read full story]