UAE
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.
Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says
Zelensky’s Syria visit symbolizes new future for Middle East diplomacy - analysis
RAF shoots down Iranian drones over Middle Eastern countries to protect British allies, interests
Syria condemns UAE embassy attack, Gulf nations voice outrage over protests
Protests targeting the UAE Embassy in Damascus spark regional condemnation, with Gulf nations criticizing the attack as a violation of international law, while Syria seeks to restore UAE ties.
Gulf countries continue to face Iran attacks as criticial energy infrastructure at risk
UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia continue to face Iranian missile and drone attacks, targeting energy and infrastructure sites despite growing defenses.
Debris fall in Dubai marina after aerial interception, one killed by shrapnel in Abu Dhabi
This follows an incident in Bahrain late Friday night where debris from intercepted Iranian drones damaged several houses in Sitra, with four people sustaining minor injuries.
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.
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.
Condemnations grow after attack on Kurdistan Regional President
Meanwhile, Iraq’s Defense Ministry claimed it had unearthed rockets appearing to be Iranian-made 107 mm types that were ready to be fired at the Kurdistan Region.
Bahrain confirms Iranian attack on aluminum facility as UAE, Kuwait air defenses intercept missiles
The announcement comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted Alba and Emirates Global Aluminium in response to attacks on two Iranian steel plants.
Drone, missile attacks escalate across Gulf, target key energy sites
On Saturday, a drone fell in Iraq's Majnoon oil field, but did not explode, according to the country's Defense Ministry.
How to get by in Dubai: What to do when your cruise is stranded by war
Dubai isn’t a very walkable city. In fact, Google Maps will often tell you it’s just not possible to get from point A to point B on foot.
Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded - analysis
The big question confronting Gulf policymakers is no longer how the Iran war ends, but what kind of regional order will follow its end.
