United Arab Emirates

Yemeni experts support allegations of secret UAE prisons, despite Emirati denial

After STC setbacks in the east, Saudi Arabia corrals southern factions into talks while allegations of secret prisons run by UAE forces in Yemen regain attention.

Police troopers patrol a street after in Aden, Yemen, January 7, 2026
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

Yemen's presidential leadership council has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Salem bin Breik and appointed Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani as the country's new prime minister.

Yemen PM Salem bin Breik resigns, Zindani appointed successor

A billboard displays the photo of Aidarous al-Zabidi, the head of Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council in Aden, Yemen December 9, 2025.

Saudi Arabia pledges $500m over Yemen development projects in areas long-held by UAE, separatists


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

Murder in Dubai: How the murder of a Chabad rabbi reverberates regionally - analysis

One thing is clear: this is a critical test for the resilience of the Abraham Accords.

 Zvi Kogan, an Israeli rabbi, stands outside a supermarket, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 18, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video.

UAE arrests three suspects in killing of Israeli-Moldovan rabbi

The body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan is expected to be brought back to Israel on Monday.

 Dubai police deploys emergency response drones to boost security

'Inhumanity of the enemies of the Jewish people': Israeli leaders react to Zvi Kogan's murder

Rabbi Zvi Kogan's body was found after police investigated his disappearance in the UAE.

Illustrative image of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

Chabad emissary to UAE Zvi Kogan murdered in 'antisemitic terrorist attack'

Mossad and authorities in the Gulf country had opened an investigation into Kogan's disappearance believing it may be related to “a terrorist incident.”

Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

Mossad investigating missing Chabad emissary in Dubai, may have been under Iranian surveillance

Kogan is an Israeli who served in the IDF, managed a supermarket in Dubai, and is married to an American woman. 

 Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan, November 23, 2024.

Amid deepening scandals at PMO, Netanyahu appoints DG Yossi Shelley as UAE Ambassador

Shelley is replacing Amir Hayek, who has been serving in the position since it was created on October 11, 2021; Yair Lapid appointed him during the brief Bennett-Lapid government.

 Director General of the Prime Minister's Office, Yossi Yossi Shelley.

Eitan Neishlos and Amjad Taha lead advocacy mission across Australia

Jewish businessman Eitan Neishlos and Arab strategist Amjad Taha tour Australia to inspire unity in challenging times.

Amjad Taha and Eitan Neishlos.

Tehran warns Gulf states: Aiding Israel against Iran will provoke response

An Iranian official told Reuters that "Iran made it clear that any action by a Persian Gulf country against Tehran" would be responded to accordingly.

 An anti-Israel billboard is seen next to the Iranian flag during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024.