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Flydubai hijacking survivor, filmmaker, to reveal unseen footage, testimony in new documentary
Documentary filmmaker Eyal Datz, who survived the attempted hijacking of flydubai Flight 1073 alongside his father, is creating a new KAN film featuring unseen footage and passenger testimony.
'I didn't plan it': Israeli flydubai survivor goes viral for striking Trump's iconic pose
UAE Attorney-General: Omani flydubai pilot targeted Ben-Gurion Airport in attempted suicide attack
Opposition leaders demand criminal probe into Netanyahu, state commission of inquiry over Oct. 7
UAE, Egypt central banks to coordinate with Banque Misr after US threatens to revoke dollar access
The US Treasury alleged that Banque Misr UAE had acted as a “critical node” in Tehran’s access to US currency, processing transactions for companies suspected of evading US sanctions.
UAE investment push incentivizes Lebanon to break from Iran, Hezbollah, analyst tells 'Post'
The countries signed the intergovernmental memorandum of understanding on Thursday, following the opening of the Lebanon-UAE Economic Forum on Wednesday.
US Treasury revokes 'critical node' of Iranian access to US dollars in latest Tehran sanctions
The new sanctions come two days after the Treasury cracked down on what it called “far-left terrorist networks.”
Flexible and shifting alliances in the region instead of blocs - opinion
Among other things, the Mecca Agreement includes a clause stipulating that any aggression against one member of the alliance will be considered aggression against all three.
Cheap 'Guardian' interceptors developed by Florida start-up could turn tables on Iranian drones
The interceptor has a top "burst" speed of 340 kph, a 160 kph cruise speed, a range of 15 kilometers, 28 minutes of operational endurance, and "hundreds" of confirmed interceptions.
International contention continues as eight more countries condemn Israel's E1 settlement plan
A spokesperson for the US State Department spoke to N12 News later on Friday, saying that the US government "does not support annexation."
UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran after attacks
The decision follows a spate of attacks on UAE-owned tankers and Tehran's rejection of talks with the US.
UAE gives all-clear after air defenses detect Iranian missile, Tehran denies attack
This comes amid tensions with Iran as the Memorandum of Understanding expired, with US President Donald Trump laying claim to the Strait of Hormuz with a declaration marking it as "US territory."
Saudi Arabia tightens regulations on money flow to UAE, in latest sign of deepening rift
The measures, which were not announced publicly, could help explain why a number of companies say they have had difficulties transferring funds from accounts in Saudi Arabia to the UAE recently.
US-allied Gulf States increasingly frustrated with Trump's Iran approach - report
Due to growing frustration with the Trump administration’s handling of Iran, they may be considering exploring new arrangements, according to the report.
