United Arab Emirates
Cheap 'Guardian' interceptors developed by Florida start-up could turn tables on Iranian drones
The interceptor has a top "burst" speed of 340 kph, a 160 kph cruise speed, a range of 15 kilometers, 28 minutes of operational endurance, and "hundreds" of confirmed interceptions.
UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran after attacks
UAE gives all-clear after air defenses detect Iranian missile, Tehran denies attack
Saudi Arabia tightens regulations on money flow to UAE, in latest sign of deepening rift
Israel sent Iron Dome system, dozens of IDF soldiers to UAE during Iran war
This is the first instance of the Iron Dome being used operationally outside the United States or Israel, though Singapore has reportedly previously purchased and received Iron Dome as well.
Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the Gulf last week as part of his efforts to shore up support for Damascus across the Middle East and Europe amid rising regional tensions.
Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration
The UAE's ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, said he appreciated Trump's recognition of the country as an important partner but maintained that the UAE's economy remained resilient.
US in talks with DP world on Gaza logistics under Trump’s Board of Peace plan - Financial Times
Rehabilitation of Gaza, where two years of Israeli bombardment have destroyed four-fifths of buildings, has been projected by global institutions to cost around $70 billion.
UAE arrests Iran-linked cell after months of missile strikes and civilian deaths
The UAE announced it has dismantled a terrorist cell linked to Iran, arresting its members over a plot to destabilize the country.
Iran’s aggression forces Gulf states to rethink regional security - opinion
The UAE is redefining Gulf security, prioritizing capability and committed partners over rhetoric and ideology.
Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law
Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the "urgent need to refrain from measures" that risk further inflaming tensions on the ground.
UAE denies WSJ report that it is preparing to help US, allies open Strait of Hormuz by force
The nation had already conducted an internal assessment of its capabilities to help secure the strait, including its ability to clear mines, officials told the Wall Street Journal.
Return of TACO Trump? Gulf states fear Trump may end Iran war without meaningful changes
“No one knows how or when Trump will decide to end the war, and therefore all the Gulf states are worried,” one of the sources said.
Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, alerts raised for possible oil spill
Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were responding to a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters and that maritime firefighting teams were working to bring the fire under control.
