United Arab Emirates
Airbus signs 150-jet deal with flydubai worth $24 billion
"It's an exciting step for expanding and diversifying our fleet," flydubai Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum told a news conference.
Indonesia says its Gaza peacekeepers would focus on health, infrastructure tasks
US, UAE tech firms launch joint venture to build Omen VTOL drones for military, civilian use
IRGC seizes Singapore-bound oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, diverts it towards Iran
US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions
A total of 32 individuals and entities based in Iran, the UAE, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany, and Ukraine are being targeted by the sanctions.
Israeli delegation brings museum innovation to first ICOM summit in Arab region
The International Council of Museums summit, focusing on how museums can adapt to rapidly changing communities, will take place in Dubai from November 11–17.
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's reluctance to participate in Gaza international force is a setback - analysis
The UAE is considered one of the countries amendable to Israel, making it a more desirable presence in Gaza than other countries such as Turkey.
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.
US to start UN negotiations on international Gaza force mandate
The US formally circulated the draft resolution to the 15 council members late on Wednesday and has said it has regional support from Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE.
Israeli, Palestinian 'maximalist views' wont' solve 'Palestinian issue, UAE's Gargash says
Gargash said that any annexation in the Palestinian territories would be considered a "red line," adding that discussions are ongoing regarding sending personnel on the ground in Gaza.
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
The UAE warned Netanyahu that annexation would shut the door to further Israeli normalization with leading Arab and Muslim nations.
Trump's meeting with Muslim countries focuses on reaching permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Trump met with leaders from United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan
UAE could downgrade diplomatic ties if Israel annexes West Bank, sources say
The UAE is one of just a few Arab states with diplomatic relations with Israel and downgrading ties would be a major setback for the Abraham Accords.
