UAE
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
British Airways extends flight cancellations to Israel through the end of October
IAEA says it is offering technical support to UAE after attack on nuclear plant
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.
Iran war means larger Israeli influence among Arab states, top defense sources say
Future wars with Iran are likely to be longer in duration, while Israel's defense sales record breaks its record again, reaching USD 19 billion.
Beyond embassies: Israel can deepen regional cooperation without recognition - opinion
Between normalization and isolation, Israel could pursue structured economic ties that build real partnerships without formal embassies.
UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war - report
One such strike was on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, and was carried out with Israel, the WSJ wrote, and led to international condemnation.
Could Trump’s push for Abraham Accords undermine long-term peace? - analysis
Trump is increasing pressure on Gulf countries to join the Abraham Accords, but experts warn that forcing states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar could backfire.
Etihad Airways to launch 42 weekly flights to Tel Aviv, highest number in airline's network
With 6 daily flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi, the Israel-UAE route will become the most frequently traveled route in Etihad’s network.
Exiled Gaza security chief Dahlan met with multiple Shin Bet officials in recent years - report
Dahlan, who has been exiled in Abu Dhabi since 2011, has still been described by one source to KAN News as "the most powerful man in the Gaza Strip" because of his fundraising.
Shin Bet chief David Zini met PA’s exiled Gaza security chief during wartime UAE visit - report
According to KAN, the official was Mohammed Dahlan, who has been exiled in Abu Dhabi since 2011 after Mahmoud Abbas claimed that he had murdered Yasser Arafat.
Why Saudi Arabia is still resisting Trump's pressure to join Abraham Accords - analysis
Gulf countries tend to be cautious, and they care about protocol, respect, and ceremony - they don’t want to be seen as being used. They want to feel like partners.
