United Arab Emirates
US Treasury revokes 'critical node' of Iranian access to US dollars in latest Tehran sanctions
The new sanctions come two days after the Treasury cracked down on what it called “far-left terrorist networks.”
India's Iran exports set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctions
Cheap 'Guardian' interceptors developed by Florida start-up could turn tables on Iranian drones
UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran after attacks
Now is time for Israel, US to support Gulf states in confronting Iran - editorial
Gulf states are increasingly confronting Iran directly. Israel and the US should help transform that cooperation into a formal regional defense alliance.
Saudi Arabia, UAE team up to display unity on social media following months of friction
"Emirati-Saudi relations are an extension of a shared history and deep-rooted fraternal ties between two brotherly peoples, united by a single destiny," Alhamed wrote.
Foreign Ministry receives 45 reports of antisemitic incidents against Israelis abroad in last year
According to ministry officials, a record number of antisemitic incidents took place. It included physical assaults, fights, spitting, verbal abuse, denial of service, and expulsion from hotels.
CIA operative helped UAE secure access to advanced US AI technology amid China links fears - report
Jonny Gannon, a former CIA operative working on the UAE, went from probing G42's links with China to a role helping Abu Dhabi meet Washington’s security demands, The Wall Street Journal reported.
US rewards UAE's military aid in Iran war with expanded access to AI chips - report
In recognition of the UAE's support for US national security interests, the US has granted UAE AI companies free access to buy chips from companies such as Nvidia.
From hatred to humanity: How we can bring real peace to the Middle East - opinion
We can, and must, imagine an Arab and Muslim leadership built on humility rather than defiance and education that promotes tolerance and peace.
Fifty-five detained Iranian fishermen freed in UAE, embassy says
The fishermen were detained by the UAE's coast guard in recent months due to "special conditions" in the region, Iran's embassy in the UAE stated.
Iran's attacks on Emirati tankers leaves Gulf united against Islamic regime - analysis
Gulf solidarity is now emerging in an even larger way than before. While some countries want an agreement that will end the fighting, they are also outraged by Iran’s new attacks.
Israel extends ban on flights to Dubai as foreign airlines continue to avoid Middle East
The extension comes amid concerns over escalation between Iran and the US, which continues to affect aviation activity in the Middle East.
Horn of Africa growing increasingly important in Middle East power plays - analysis
Military agreements, port investments, and competing positions on Somalia, Somaliland, and Sudan are drawing the African and Arabian shores of the Red Sea into a single geopolitical arena.
