United Arab Emirates

Targeting the new Middle East: Iran attacked the UAE because it cannot defeat its model - opinion

The ghosts of the old Middle East are departing, one funeral at a time.

A plume of smoke rises from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media on the day of a briefing for Congressional leaders on the situation in Iran, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 2, 2026.

US urges citizens to immediately depart over a dozen Middle Eastern countries, including Israel

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Amur Region Governor Vasily Orlov in Moscow, Russia March 2, 2026

Russia's Putin offers to mediate with Iran, calls US-Israeli strikes 'unprovoked aggression'

A yacht sails past a plume of smoke rising from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1, 2026. Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after a day of Iran strikes in the region

One killed, 32 injured in Kuwait, three killed in UAE from Iranian retalitory attacks


Gulf, Arab states celebrate Israel's shift on Gaza aid as achievement - analysis

This highlights the significance of this for these countries and other Arab states. The UAE is a member of the Abraham Accords. Some have assumed that Saudi Arabia might join in the future.

 Trucks carrying aid enter Gaza through the Rafah border crossing on July 27, 2025 in Rafah, Egypt.

IDF to allow foreign countries to drop aid in Gaza Strip

Additionally, the World Central Kitchen organization has begun operating its kitchens inside Gaza again.

Trucks and Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip seen at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, on the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025.

Trump pledged to save Afghans. But UAE already sent some evacuees back, cable shows

While Trump said that he would "try to save them", Reuters reported that the United Arab Emirates sent back families to Afghanistan.

 An Afghan refugee man loads a truck with his belongings, as he along with others returns home, after Pakistan gave the last warning to undocumented immigrants to leave, in Jamrud, Pakistan, April 14, 2025.

Lapid meets with president of UAE to discuss regional developments, hostage deal

Lapid reiterated a promise that his party would lend its 23 votes to any initiative aimed at bringing the hostages home.

 Israeli Opposition head, Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

FedEx resumes Israel services, imposes surcharge on select routes

The exchange of missile fire between Israel and Iran had forced carriers to cancel or divert thousands of flights, shutting off much of the region's airspace.

 FedEx airplane.

UAE seeks de-escalation amid Iran conflict, reaches out to over 30 countries

The UAE has reached out to at least 36 countries in its efforts to reduce tensions.

 Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Emir of Qatar receives Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, prior to the 44th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in Doha, Qatar, December 5, 2023.

Iran preparing to strike US bases across Middle East if Trump joins war, NYT reports

Over 40,000 American troops have been put on high alert at bases throughout the region, the New York Times reported.

A man wears a US veteran-themed shirt, as smoke rises in the distance, following an Israeli attack on the IRIB building, the country's state broadcaster, in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'

The UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025

Trump not frustrated with Netanyahu, says Gulf leaders to help rebuild Gaza

Iran was "stone-cold broke, and they weren’t giving money to Hamas,” Trump said, arguing that Oct. 7 stemmed from this shift in US policy.

 (L-R) US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu see on top of Saudi Arabian, US, and Israeli flags (illustrative)

IDF intercepts Houthi missile that triggered sirens from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

This is the fifth time the Yemen-based terror group has fired a missile at Israel within the past week.

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen May 9, 2025.