Abu dhabi

Saudi Arabia’s changing strategy and the quiet strain with the UAE - analysis

Growing tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE reflect shifting Gulf alliances, with implications for Israel and the US role in the region.

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 16, 2022.
(From L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum, Commissioner of the US Federal Acquisition Service, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026.

Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key

Yemeni children play soccer at a displaced persons camp in Marib, Yemen, October 29, 2024.

Yemen’s fractured power struggle deepens its humanitarian, political crisis - opinion

Supporters of the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) wave flags of the United Arab Emirates and of the STC, during a rally in Aden, Yemen, December 30, 2025.

How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen - explainer


Statement of the Jewish community on the passing of the president of the UAE

The Jewish community of the UAE shares their sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Al Nahyan Ruling Family and the people and residents of the UAE on the loss of our President.

 Funeral of President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi

Herzog to fly to Abu Dhabi for condolence visit over president's death

Senior sources have said that President Isaac Herzog is planning on flying to the UAE to represent Israel at the funeral of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on January 30, 2022.

UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies at age 73

A period of mourning will begin effective immediately for 40 days, where flags will be at half-mast, the Presidential Affairs Ministry said.

 UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Abraham Accords nations' foreign ministers to all meet in Israel

"We have seen tremendous and tangible results in terms of the UAE-Israel relationship, said US Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Riga, Latvia, March 7, 2022.

First Israeli-Emirati VC fund Synaptech Capital launches

The fund, which aims to raise $100M as its first move, will invest in Israeli and Emirati start-ups developing cybersecurity, smart city, insure-tech, fintech and public safety technologies.

 Emirati and Israeli flags fly upon the arrival of Israeli and U.S. delegates at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates August 31, 2020.

Bennett, Sisi and MBZ discuss Iran, joint defense strategy

PM Naftali Bennett, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed held a joint meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett pose for a photo in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Bennett, MBZ, Sisi’s Sharm summit sends a message to Washington on Iran - analysis

PM Naftali Bennett and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed met with Egyptian President a-Sisi in Sharm el-Sheikh.

 PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Sharm el-Sheikh in September.

AJC's new Abu Dhabi office embraces a new era of peace - opinion

The organization’s first office in an Arab or majority-Muslim state, will endeavor to serve as a nongovernmental bridge between Arabs and Jews, Emiratis and Israelis, and the US and the Gulf.

Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Issa of the Muslim World League visits Auschwitz with David Harris, Rabbi David Rosen, and  Harriet Schleifer of the American Jewish Committee. January 23, 2020.

Abu Dhabi archaeologists discover 8,500 year old buildings

The discovery of structures such as these prove that Neolithic settlements existed in the area before long-distance maritime trade routes were established.

 Abu Dhabi, Capital City of UAE.

Apollo to invest $1.4 billion in Abu Dhabi developer Aldar

The commitment will be made by Apollo-managed funds and clients and include a $500 million investment in a land joint venture.

 A general view shows the headquarters of Aldar Properties at Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi, January 28, 2013.