United Arab Emirates

War on Iran

How a pragmatic axis could reshape the Middle East

The Mecca agreement could do more to determine the region's trajectory than anything decided in Washington, Tel Aviv or Tehran
UK Politics
Pro-Israel Emirati influencers mocked for claims of Islamic plot to take over West
Gulf Money
'Mayfair means money': A walk through the Gulf elite's favourite part of London
Inside Saudi Arabia
'Agility vs depth': How the Mecca pact stacks up against the UAE-Israel alliance
UK Politics
From 'absolute monarchy' to dear friend: How Nigel Farage and Reform learned to love the UAE
Saudi-UAE Tensions
Saudi defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan sparks UAE backlash
War on Iran
Iran says US went from demanding surrender to seeking talks as oil price rises
Inside UAE
UAE's Adnoc announces $8bn gas expansion, as it mulls Hormuz bypass
Diplomacy
Why Egypt held back from joining Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's defence pact
Sudan war
Dubai ruler confronted in London over UAE involvement in Sudan war
Israel's genocide in Gaza
Why the Mecca Agreement is a necessary show of force
David Hearst
Human Rights
UAE urged to release 3 sisters held for tweets
GCC
Obama offers Gulf allies 'ironclad' security pledge
Women
Taking back the reins: Dubai’s female bikers in control
GCC
ANALYSIS: Obama bids to mend fences with Gulf royals at Camp David
Arab Spring
Winds of change in the Middle East
Wadah Khanfar
GCC
GCC leaders gather in Washington despite high-level cancellations
Media
President Sisi promises huge new development projects for Egypt
GCC
ANALYSIS: King Salman’s snub of Obama matches Netanyahu’s ear-bashing
Audio forensics experts authenticate Sisi's voice on leaked tapes
Human Rights
At GCC summit, Obama must confront Saudi on human rights
Husain Abdulla
Yemen War
Saudi Arabia bombs Houthi stronghold after cross-border shelling
Islamic State
A disaster waiting to happen: Expanding the US-led ISIS war to other countries
Gregory Shupak