United Arab Emirates
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
Fifty-five detained Iranian fishermen freed in UAE, embassy says
Iran's attacks on Emirati tankers leaves Gulf united against Islamic regime - analysis
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.
UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure - report
According to a report by FT, the new port would be built in the city of Fujairah, which already has a harbor but lacks the necessary infrastructure to serve as a major export hub.
As Gulf states come under attack, is Trump's Iran deal close to collapse? - analysis
After Iran's overnight strikes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, Gulf states are beginning to realize Iran may not step back from its demands to control the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Human Rights Council orders urgent inquiry into escalating RSF violence in Sudan
"These horrors must not be repeated," Britain’s Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders told the body.
Houthis launch major offensive in western Yemen, raising fears of wider escalation
The main information on the Houthi movements comes from Al-Ain news in the UAE, which has good security sources in Yemen.
Gulf states' reactions to Lebanon agreement show signs of stability for region - analysis
Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the President of the UAE, said he sees the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel as a step to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty.
The Iran campaign proved it: It’s time to upgrade the partnership with the UAE - opinion
Combining Israeli technological expertise with Emirati resources and industrial ambitions could generate a significant strategic advantage for both countries.
Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal, EU agency warns
Short-term violations of the US-Iran ceasefire remain possible, in particular in and around the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring airspace, the agency said.
Former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar evacuated from UAE security conference following Iranian threat
Bar was in the UAE with his wife, Dafna Bar-Agassi, to attend a special security conference hosted by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (AbZ).
