UAE
UAE approves new $9.9 billion fund to encourage foreign investment, Dubai Sheikh announces
"We want the world to know, the United Arab Emirates welcomes you, and it will provide the best environment for your investments," said Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Iran's hijacking of Singapore-bound oil tanker a 'blatant violation of int'l law' - CENTCOM
MK Sukkot submits bill demanding Israel have governance of Cave of the Patriarchs, not Waqf
UAE concerned over influence of Turkish, Qatari 'Hamas-enablers' in Gaza plan
There are no mass protests for Sudan because it can't be used against US or Israel - analysis
The reason for the disproportionate attention is simply a matter of utility: activism for the Gaza war advances political objectives; activism for the Sudan conflict does not.
UAE envoy says aid to Gaza will be scaled up, Cyprus is key route
Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh said a maritime route channeling pre-screened aid from the East Mediterranean island was a vital lifeline to the people of Gaza.
‘Failed’ Doha strike: Israel's attack on Qatar rewrote the Middle East playbook - opinion
The Israeli strike in Doha was not merely a show of force; it was a game-changing move, a strategic gambit that redefined the region’s rules.
The mistake of ‘neither Hamas nor Abbas’: Israel should support bringing the PA into Gaza - opinion
Instead, I propose that Israel officially support the return of the PA to Gaza, conditioned on the implementation of reforms in the PA in both the West Bank and Gaza.
Lebanon faces crucial crossroads as Hezbollah rejects disarmament - analysis
Lebanon faces a critical moment as diplomatic efforts intensify to disarm Hezbollah and prevent escalation with Israel.
Syria’s Dubai consul resigns, slams Sweida ‘genocide campaign,' supports Druze
Ziad Zahreddine quit his post in Dubai, condemning what he called a “genocide campaign” in Sweida and voicing support for Druze self-rule amid mounting tensions with Damascus.
'It will take patience,' Israel's envoy to Bahrain Eitan Na’eh says on restoring Gulf's trust
The Israeli ambassador to the Gulf shares insights from his recent posting in Bahrain and past postings from Turkey to the UAE—marking both diplomatic advances and the realities of regional conflict.
What the Hamas-US backchannel tells us about Gaza’s transition - analysis
Palestinian-American mediator Bishara Bahbah detailed new messages from Hamas to the White House and outlined challenges in implementing the Trump-backed Gaza ceasefire plan.
UAE to build embassy in Herzliya after buying land for tens of millions of shekels - exclusive
The search began at the request of the Prime Minister's Office and was coordinated in conjunction with the Herzliya Municipality.
Pakistan, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan weigh joining Gaza stabilization force
So far, Indonesia is the only country to publicly offer troops, saying it could deploy 20,000 soldiers under a United Nations mandated peacekeeping mission, something not outlined in Trump’s plan.
The Taliban bans women’s books - and too many Afghans applaud - opinion
Thinking naively that Afghans living in Dubai would be either refugees or have wised up - I asked one what he thinks of the Taliban. His answer? "Wonderful."
