UAE
CIA operative helped UAE secure access to advanced US AI technology amid China links fears - report
Jonny Gannon, a former CIA operative working on the UAE, went from probing G42's links with China to a role helping Abu Dhabi meet Washington’s security demands, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Dubai denies reports of explosions as Iran claims US struck in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island
US rewards UAE's military aid in Iran war with expanded access to AI chips - report
One killed as Iran strikes UAE, UK tankers in Strait of Hormuz, targets US base in Jordan
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.
Gulf states couldn't bear cost of another war, pressure Trump to avoid attacking Iran - analysis
The Gulf countries, meanwhile, understood that they would bear much of the immediate cost of restarting the war against the Islamic regime.
