United Arab Emirates

Iran conducts new attacks on Middle East countries, military bases in Kuwait, UAE targeted

Iranian state TV and media reported missiles being launched towards military bases in Kuwait and the UAE, as well as towards Saudi Arabia and Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq.

A satellite view shows the Ali Al Salem Base, after Iranian strikes, near Al Jahra, Kuwait, March 1, 2026.
A FOOD delivery bike drive close to a plume of smoke rising from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi on March 1, 2026.

UAE considering multibillion dollar Iranian asset freeze following attacks - WSJ

Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.

Tehran's miscalculation: How Iranian missiles brought Gulf states, Israel together - analysis

Debris lies scattered in the aftermath of a strike on a police station, in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2026

Some Gulf countries are already fighting against Iran, IDF says


UAE, Saudi Arabia deny involvement in reported plans to invade Yemen

The UAE's assistant minister for political affairs Lana Nusseibeh described the reports as "wild unsubstantiated stories" in a statement to Reuters.

 PROTESTERS, MOSTLY Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Gaza Palestinians earlier this month in Sanaa, Yemen.

UAE president, Trump discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts, state news agency says

UAE President and US President discussed in a phone call efforts for reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.

US President Donald Trump and H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan meet in the Oval Office on March 19, 2025.

From bondage to freedom: Israeli artist creates obelisk installation in Dubai

The installation has been on display since November as part of an international sculpture exhibition.

 AVNER SHER stands next to his obelisk display

Arab nations oppose removing Palestinians from Gaza in letter to US

Trump first floated the suggestion of Jordan and Egypt taking in Palestinians from Gaza on Jan. 25.

 Palestinians, who were displaced to the south at Israel's order during the war, make their way back to their homes in the northern Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, January 28, 2025.

NSC issues warning of Iranian attempts to kidnap traveling Israelis

The announcement followed a thwarted attempt by Iranian operatives to entice an Israeli businessman to the UAE as part of an elaborate plot targeting him.

 Screenshots of fake messages sent to an Israeli businessman.

Cyprus hosts Israeli President, UAE foreign minister, discusses regional stability

Several hundred people gathered outside the presidential palace to protest Herzog's visit, holding Palestinian flags and declaring Herzog 'not welcome.'

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the World Climate Action Summit during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in this handout picture released on December 1, 2023.

UAE in talks with US, Israel about provisional government for post-war Gaza

Abu Dhabi is advocating for a reformed PA to govern Gaza, the West Bank, and east Jerusalem under an independent Palestinian state, the sources said.

 Israel and UAE flags at a table with documents.

Chabad announces building of 100 new centers in response to Rabbi Zvi Kogan killing

"By supporting new centers in locations near and far, we honor Rabbi Kogan's memory and fulfill the Rebbe's vision of transforming grief into action." 

 Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, director of the International Conference of Shluchim and Keren Hashluchim.

Rabbi Zvi Kogan's family and friends say he 'cherished' life in UAE, never felt unsafe living there

Kogan became a known member of the Jewish community in the UAE, for example, delivering challah to families on Shabbat and helping operate the kosher supermarket.

 Illustrative image of Chabad emissary to the United Arab Emirates, Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Killing of Israeli rabbi in UAE may strengthen ties between Israel and Arab neighbors, experts say

As authorities investigate who is responsible for Kogan’s death, political circles in Washington, D.C., Israel, and the Gulf are asking a related question: What will this do to UAE-Israel ties?

 Illustrative image of Chabad emissary to the United Arab Emirates, Rabbi Zvi Kogan