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Iraq in transition: Baghdad pushes weapons monopoly amid reforms - analysis
Iraq’s new leadership is pledging state control over weapons, but questions remain over whether Baghdad can rein in powerful Iran-backed militias.
The United Arab Emirates is a model of progress, tolerance and regional partnership - opinion
A lesson from the UAE on why West must take action against the Muslim Brotherhood
Netanyahu will not join Trump meeting with Middle East leaders at G7, senior US official says
UAE denies reports it will unlock billions of dollars for Iran
Two sources said the UAE had agreed to release $10 billion to Iran, although it is unclear whether the funds belonged to the UAE or were from long-blocked Iranian accounts.
UAE, Iranian senior officials meet for first time since start of war - report
The UAE agreed to meet after realizing the regime, which it still considers an enemy, will not be dislodged from power, according to the sources.
UAE launches Naseej initiative to tackle 220,000 tons of annual textile waste
Circular textile systems aim to keep garments and fibers in use for as long as possible through reuse, repair, resale, upcycling, recycling, and reduced waste.
Hamas using power vacuum to regain control of Gaza, security establishment fears
An official explained that a major problem has arisen due to on-the-ground dynamics. "Hamas is dragging its feet, and the US is finding it difficult to apply leverage on it," he noted.
UK-based Sky News Group ends venture with UAE's International Media Investments
The venture began in 2010, when Sky News Group and IMI joined forces to launch Sky News Arabia as an alternative Arabic-language TV news channel.
Iran's escalation against Gulf states raises concerns it feels safe attacking neighbors - analysis
Iran claimed this is “conducted in response to a series of US military attacks.”
British Airways extends flight cancellations to Israel through the end of October
British Airways extends flight cancellations to Israel through Oct. 25, halting service to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Bahrain, and Amman, while Etihad expands operations at Ben Gurion Airport.
IAEA says it is offering technical support to UAE after attack on nuclear plant
The plant, the Arab world's first commercial nuclear power station, came under a drone attack last month that the Gulf country said was launched from Iraq.
The Iran war exposed the weakness of old strategic assumptions - opinion
From deterrence to diplomacy, the Iran war upended long-held beliefs about security in the Middle East.
Iran signals 'strategic desperation,' as regime attacks it own economic lifeline in UAE - interview
Beyond its role as a major trading partner, the UAE serves as one of Iran’s principal sanctions-evasion hubs.
