United Arab Emirates
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."
UAE presses Netanyahu to back Trump Gaza plan, warns against West Bank annexation
Trump's meeting with Muslim countries focuses on reaching permanent ceasefire in Gaza
UAE could downgrade diplomatic ties if Israel annexes West Bank, sources say
My Emirati friend says the region wants peace, not Netanyahu - comment
On the Abraham Accords' five-year anniversary, Netanyahu and his government are among the main obstacles to peace, according to my Emirati friend
What have the Abraham Accords achieved, five years on? - opinion
Israeli decision-makers tend to treat the Abraham Accords as a given. These relationships require ongoing “irrigation and fertilization,” lest they wither away.
UAE summons Israeli ambassador following airstrikes in Doha - report
Doha will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit this Sunday and Monday to discuss the Israeli attack.
UAE bars Israeli defense firms from Dubai expo following strike in Qatar
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed sharply condemned Israel’s strike, calling it a “treacherous” and “cowardly” act that violated international law and Qatar’s sovereignty.
Damascus pushes for normality with diplo ties as airstrikes reportedly puncture calm - analysis
The visits come after reported airstrikes in Homs and Lattakia and explosions at Damascus airport.
UAE, Macron condemn terrorism in Middle East after Jerusalem terror attack
“Only a political solution will bring back peace and stability for all in the region,” French President Emmanuel Macron said.
UAE's Hili Forum receibes almost 1,000 participants, looks at changing global order
These kinds of gatherings are important because they bring together people from the region and the world to discuss what may come next in the Middle East and the global order.
West Bank annexation could end Israeli normalization hopes, Saudi crown prince warns - KAN
This comes after a similar warning from the UAE, which stated that any annexation would be a red flag that could lead his country to exit the Abraham Accords.
The UAE joins Egypt in slamming ‘displacement’ of Gazans - analysis
Abu Dhabi appears to be messaging that annexation could harm ties and the Accords. Egypt also wants support from the UAE and Saudi regarding any attempts to push Gazans into Egypt.
Smotrich proposes annexing 82% of West Bank, UAE officials condemn move
The UAE warned Israel that any annexation of the West Bank would constitute a red line for Abu Dhabi that would severely undermine the spirit of the Abraham Accords.
Current Gaza deal 'no longer relevant,' talks will resume on Israel's terms, official says - N12
A new venue for negotiations, outside of Qatar and Egypt, is reportedly to be up for debate, with a European capital or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presented among the potential options.
