United Arab Emirates

War on Iran

Iran war pushes Middle Eastern airlines towards $4.3bn loss in 2026

Major airlines have resumed flights, but reduced capacity, international carrier suspensions and security concerns are slowing recovery
Saudi-UAE Tensions
Former UAE presidential aide's post mocking Pakistan exposes unease over Mecca pact
War on Iran
How a pragmatic axis could reshape the Middle East
Marco Carnelos
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
Inside UAE
US officials do not want to sell advanced AI chips to company run by UAE spy chief: Report
Inside Jordan
Jordan targeting Gaza solidarity in largest arrest campaign in decades
Music
Egypt: Calls to cancel planned Scorpions concert for 'supporting Israel'
Israel attacks Iran
Gulf states must act to avoid Israel's war on Iran spiralling into chaos
Hadi Kahalzadeh
Israel's genocide in Gaza
The spy, private equity baron and ghost of a Trump donor: The revolving door behind a Gaza mercenary firm
Sudan war
RSF advance on Libyan border marks new phase in spread of Sudan's war
Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict
Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders to meet in Dubai later in July
Business
Exclusive: UAE ambassador’s firm linked to Bangladesh airports data deal
Human Rights
UAE top court upholds life terms for 24 convicted in mass trial
Israel attacks Iran
Unscathed by war, Gulf states look to capitalise on Israel and Iran's losses
Israel attacks Iran
Why closing the Strait of Hormuz would hurt Iran the most
Culture
Shattered Lands: How Doha and Dubai could have joined India or Pakistan in 1947