Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan

Trump says ‘very good chance’ of Iran deal after postponing planned US strike

"There seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out. If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I would be very happy," Trump told reporters.

|ByJAMES GENN, SHOSHANA BAKER
President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun during a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister"s Office hold a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, January 27, 2026.

Bennett’s UAE plans prompted Netanyahu office to reveal secret wartime visit - report

Prime Minister’s Office feared former prime minister’s Abu Dhabi meetings would create impression that Bennett was welcome in the Gulf while Netanyahu was not, according to N12.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, UAE, March 4, 2026; illustrative.

Drone attack that damaged UAE's Barakah plant designed to 'send message' to UAE, sources tell Post

The UAE's Foreign Ministry later said that the incident was a "terrorist attack" that "constitutes a "dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of aggression, and a direct threat."

|ByAMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS
An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report

The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.

|ByJAMES GENN

Mutual Jewish-Muslim scholarly influence explored at Dubai conference

Academics from NY Yeshiva University and Abu Dhabi’s Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities meet for the first time to discuss the influence that medieval Muslim and Jewish scholars had

MAY 19, 2023ByOMNIA AL DESOUKIE/ THE MEDIA LINE
100.jpg - The "Interacting Philosophies, Shared Friendships" conference stage at the Crossroads of Civilization Museum in Dubai, May 3, 2023. (

All Israeli parties back the Abraham Accords, Herzog tells bin Zayed

“The Abraham Accords are a national consensus in the State of Israel, for all parties and for all factions of Israeli politics,” Herzog said.

DECEMBER 5, 2022ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
(L-R) Israeli President Isaac Herzog with Emirati president Mohamed Bin-Zayed

UAE's Mohamed bin Zayed to meet Russia's Putin to discuss Ukraine

UAE's foreign ministry said the visit aims to help reach "effective political solutions" to the Ukrainian crisis, UAE state news agency WAM reported.

OCTOBER 10, 2022ByREUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan shake hands in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 15, 2019.

New leader of UAE is key to Abraham Accords, Israel ties - analysis

Over the last two decades, since he was appointed deputy crown prince and then crown prince, he has been important for the UAE as it manages its affairs in the shifting Middle East.

MAY 16, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan arrives at Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021.

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.

MAY 13, 2022ByAARON REICH, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

UAE proceeding with planned $10b. Israel investments

UAE Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed has reportedly decided to unfreeze the $10 billion in investments in Israeli companies that he promised former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022ByDANNY ZAKEN/GLOBES/TNS
Israeli President Isaac Herzog with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The Emirati school curriculum: When peace goes to school

UAE Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is arguably the Middle East’s most effective educational reformer. He took a long, hard look and demanded a sweeping rewrite of the country’s textbooks.

JANUARY 29, 2022ByMARCUS SHEFF
PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog and UAE Ambassador Mohamed Al Khaja pose at the opening ceremony of the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Tel Aviv last year.

Historic first meeting: Israeli prime minister meets Emirati crown prince

Bennett stressed the importance of the relationship between Israel and the UAE.

DECEMBER 13, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and United Arab Emirates’ leader Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, December 13, 2021.

Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey after years of tension

Turkey and the UAE have been battling for influence in the Middle East since the Arab uprisings erupted a decade ago.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021ByREUTERS
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan arrives at Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021.

Netanyahu negotiating a meeting with Saudi Prince in UAE tomorrow

Prime Minister to make first visit to UAE since peace agreement.

MARCH 10, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds allies in his fight against Iran. In Abu Dhabi, Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (right) and in Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.