United Emirates and Turkey strengthen bilateral cooperation

The foreign ministers of both countries discussed mutual diplomatic relations and relevant issues such as the war in Ukraine and an emerging food crisis

UAE becomes Russian gold trade hub due to western sanctions

The wealthy Gulf state has become an important outlet for Russian trade and investment following the imposition of western sanctions due to Russia’s war with Ukraine

US, EU politicians demand withdrawal of COP28 chief

The lawmakers claim oil executives like Jaber are seeking to undermine climate change efforts

The UK’s secret control of Palestinian security forces

Leaks reveal that the increasingly violent and repressive Palestinian Authority security forces have been trained by British government-affiliated contractors with US money.

UK maritime agency downgrades Yemen vessel attack to ‘incident’

Previous reports indicated that the yacht was attacked by three smaller boats near Yemen’s Nishtun port have turned out be false, as the exchange of fire was started by the yacht's armed guards

UAE top foreign employer of former US military leaders: Report

Former US military officials enjoy lucrative employment opportunities with many foreign countries, which helps drive wars and influence US policy

UAE, China to build aircraft manufacturing plant in Abu Dhabi

The landmark deal comes days after western media revealed US spy agencies 'detected construction at a suspected Chinese military facility in the UAE'

UK vessel attacked south of Yemen’s Nishtun port

Several attacks against cargo ships near the Saudi-occupied port town have occurred in recent years under unclear circumstances

The US balks at thriving UAE-Russia relations

The leak of classified documents suggesting Emirati-Russian intel against the US has caused uncertainty about the future of US-UAE relations amid significant shifts in the geopolitics of the Persian Gulf.

US pressures Niger to mend ties with Israel

Niger is now the largest recipient of State Department military assistance in West Africa

BRICS set to surpass G7 in economic growth

The latest IMF figures reveal that BRICS nations will contribute 32.1 percent to global growth, compared to the G7's 29.9 percent.

MbS welcomes Abbas, reiterates support for Arab Peace Initiative

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his hope in February to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia in the context of the Abraham Accords

MbZ in Cairo as Arab diplomacy soars

The UAE has provided Egypt with significant economic aid to help alleviate the current crisis it faces

Russian intelligence working with UAE against US, UK: Pentagon documents

US officials have criticized the UAE in recent months for failing to enforce US-imposed sanctions against Russia

US flexes muscle in Persian Gulf, to no avail

A panicked US tries to insert itself into West Asia's tsunami of political, economic, and diplomatic shifts, but is anybody listening?

UAE president, Israeli PM discuss improving ties

According to the Israeli prime minister's office, the two leaders plan a personal meeting in the near future

Saudi Arabia ignores US threats over oil cuts

The Saudi decision to cut oil production further despite previous US threats suggest Washington has lost leverage against Riyadh

UAE airlines resume accepting Russian payment cards

US sanctions on Russia have caused western financial firms to cease doing business in the country, but Russia is developing its own payments system in cooperation with China

UAE president names son crown prince

MbZ also appointed his two brothers as deputy rulers of Abu Dhabi, and another brother as prime minister

Tyranny on the waters: The UAE-Israeli occupation of Yemen’s Socotra Island

The transformation of Yemen’s strategically-located Socotra Island into an Emirati-Israeli military intelligence hub has raised concerns for the Ansarallah movement and its allies, significantly increasing the geopolitical stakes of the Yemen war.

Putin, Sultan of Oman discuss bilateral cooperation

The phone call, the first between the two countries' leaders, comes amid a reshuffling of relations in West Asia at the expense of the US

Saudi Arabia to reopen consulate in Damascus

After playing a key role in the US-led war to topple the Syrian government, Saudi Arabia reversed course and will re-open its embassy in Damascus 12 years after the start of the war

Yemeni prisoner exchange deal reached

The deal, which will release hundreds of prisoners held by Saudi and Ansarallah forces, comes amid broader efforts to end the horrific seven year war

Saudi King invites Iranian President to Riyadh in bid to improve relations

The recently announced Saudi-Iran rapprochement may lead to a peace deal in Yemen

Assad arrives in UAE for official visit as relations warm

The Gulf countries continue to improve relations with Syria despite opposition from Washington

Taliban appoints national consul general to UAE

The Taliban government has yet to be recognized by the international community; however, Kabul is in talks with regional states, such as Qatar and the UAE, to kick start relations

US isolation efforts fail as UAE, Iran mend ties

Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al-Nahyan highlighted the importance of cooperation with Iran and congratulated the country for reaching an agreement with Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties

Iran’s top security official scheduled to visit UAE

The visit of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary marks an important turning point at a time of growing rapprochement between Iran and Gulf countries

Thousands of Afghan refugees detained by UAE authorities

Between 2,400 to 2,700 Afghan nationals that sought asylum in the UAE within the past 15 months have been subjected to 'miserable conditions'

Iran oil exports reach highest level since 2015

Iran continues to enjoy success exporting oil despite US sanctions re-imposed after the Trump administration's 2018 withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal