United Arab Emirates
Dubai, Israel, and the impact of the Iran war on hospitality
As regional tensions escalated into direct confrontation with Iran, the impact on Dubai’s tourism sector, so beloved by Israeli travelers, was almost immediate.
UAE strengthens 'security cohesion' in Gulf with Bahrain - analysis
Fractures rock Gulf alliance as UAE quits OPEC during Iran war - analysis
UAE taking advantage of long-term global energy needs by leaving OPEC - analysis
MBS’s gamble: Saudi leans toward Turkey and Qatar, avoids Israel-US bloc - opinion
Saudi Crown Prince shifts strategy, leaning on Turkey and Qatar while Israel-US-UAE alliance strengthens.
Yemeni experts support allegations of secret UAE prisons, despite Emirati denial
After STC setbacks in the east, Saudi Arabia corrals southern factions into talks while allegations of secret prisons run by UAE forces in Yemen regain attention.
Yemen’s fractured power struggle deepens its humanitarian, political crisis - opinion
As Yemen fractures between competing power centers, millions face poverty and hunger.
Yemen PM Salem bin Breik resigns, Zindani appointed successor
Saba said bin Breik formally submitted the resignation, which was approved by the council, before Zindani was named to form the next cabinet.
Saudi Arabia pledges $500m over Yemen development projects in areas long-held by UAE, separatists
Riyadh declared the move a threat to its national security, called on the UAE to withdraw, and backed an offensive that swept the STC from power.
Wars within wars: Yemen’s battlefield reveals deeper power struggle between Saudi Arabia, UAE
BEHIND THE LINES: In Yemen, Saudi forces reclaim key territories from UAE-backed STC, showcasing the growing rift between Gulf powers over regional influence and governance.
Why is the UAE fearful of radicalization on UK campuses? - explainer
Recent years have indicated that the Muslim Brotherhood's ideology is becoming increasingly more influential in the UK, with several student groups maintaining links with the UAE-proscribed group.
UAE cuts state funding for citizens studying at UK universities due to fears of radicalization
"The UAE will not send its students to become hostages of Islamist jihadist ideology disguised as campus activism," said Emirati Expert in Strategic and Political Affairs, Amjad Taha.
UAE-backed Yemeni Southern Transitional Council denies disbandment rumors
The Southern Transitional Council denied that it was disbanding on Saturday, contradicting a statement by one of its members that the group had decided to dissolve itself.
How a Jew and an Arab made a comedy about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
A bold new Jewish-Arab comedy, “Bella,” uses humor to explore shared pain.
