UAE

Bar was in the UAE with his wife, Dafna Bar-Agassi, to attend a special security conference hosted by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (AbZ).

Iraq’s new leadership is pledging state control over weapons, but questions remain over whether Baghdad can rein in powerful Iran-backed militias.

The UAE demonstrated that Israel and Arab countries can cooperate on the basis of shared interests, mutual respect, and a desire to build a better future for their citizens.

Western democracies must recognize the threat it poses, consider designating it as a terrorist organization, and take meaningful steps to prevent its ideological and institutional expansion.

A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that the country has no plans to send a negotiating team to Geneva over the next few days, according to Iranian state media.

Two sources said the UAE had agreed to release $10 billion to Iran, although it is unclear whether the funds belonged to the UAE or were from long-blocked Iranian accounts.

The UAE agreed to meet after realizing the regime, which it still considers an enemy, will not be dislodged from power, according to the sources. 

Circular textile systems aim to keep garments and fibers in use for as long as possible through reuse, repair, resale, upcycling, recycling, and reduced waste.

An official explained that a major problem has arisen due to on-the-ground dynamics. "Hamas is dragging its feet, and the US is finding it difficult to apply leverage on it," he noted.

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