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MbZ meets with Pakistani PM for bilateral talks
MbZ and the Pakistani PM expressed their desire to bolster joint cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, and development
Jan 25, 2023
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US state secretary apologizes to MbZ for slow response to Abu Dhabi airstrikes: Report
The report comes as the US tries to ease tensions with its Gulf allies with the aim of bringing down global energy prices
Apr 14, 2022
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Tension with Riyadh and tea in Tel Aviv – what is MbZ’s real goal in the region?
Who is MbZ, why is he punching above his weight, and what are his global aspirations? We take a deep dive into the calculations of this enigmatic Gulf emir.
Aug 02, 2021
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What prompted the urgent, secretive summit in Abu Dhabi?
Key Arab heads of state convened this week for an emergency meeting that excluded the Saudis and Kuwaitis. The likely hot topics under discussion were Egypt's economic collapse and Israel's aggressive escalations.
Jan 20, 2023
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UAE president receives regional leaders for talks
The purpose of the meeting, titled 'Prosperity and Stability in the Region,' was to tackle joint-Arab initiatives as well as obstacles in the region
Jan 18, 2023
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Russians become biggest buyers of Dubai real estate
In 2022, Dubai recorded more than 86,000 sales, surpassing the previous record in 2009 with 80,000 sales
Jan 17, 2023
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UAE, UK sign energy and climate change memorandum
The MoU also includes cooperation in nuclear energy, low-carbon hydrogen, and bolstering collaboration in renewable energy
Jan 13, 2023
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UAE’s global trade increased by 19 percent in first 9 months of 2022
The country's foreign trade volume is expected to reach $599 billion by the end of the year
Dec 07, 2022
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Taliban and UAE discuss bilateral ties
In the past 72 hours, representatives from Afghanistan, Qatar, and Israel visited the United Arab Emirates
Dec 05, 2022
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UAE president lands in Qatar for surprise visit
Abu Dhabi has been slow to rebuild its ties with Doha following the end of a major Saudi-led blockade of Qatar
Dec 05, 2022
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Kremlin unaware of ‘secret’ Russian-Ukrainian meeting in UAE
The meeting reportedly revolved around Russia’s use of a Ukrainian pipeline for a potential resumption of its ammonia exports
Nov 24, 2022
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UAE pledges $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
UAE has provided humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian civilians, flying aid to refugees in Poland and Moldova in response to the regional refugee response plan in Ukraine
Oct 19, 2022
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Russia thanks UAE for key role in prisoner swap with Ukraine
MbZ affirmed Abu Dhabi's readiness to mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
Oct 12, 2022
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Oman and UAE to launch joint railway system
The project aims to eventually become a part of the broader Gulf railway, a system which will span and connect the six GCC countries
Sep 29, 2022
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How Arab states perceive the US-China standoff
West Asian countries recognize China’s sovereign claims over Taiwan, yet many of them still rely on the US militarily and politically, so where do they stand?
Aug 29, 2022
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France signs energy deal with the UAE as Europe heads towards energy disaster
The UAE has become a key partner for western nations as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war and the search for energy deals to replace LNG imports from sanctions-hit Russia
Jul 19, 2022
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Israel signed $3bln in arms deals since signing of Abraham Accords: Defense minister
On the same day and during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, MbZ called for expanding the Abraham Accords to include other Arab countries
Jul 08, 2022
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Syrian-Pakistani business council holds talks on industry ties
This meeting comes as Damascus works towards restoring relations with neighboring states and rebuilding the war-ravaged country
Jul 01, 2022
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The west’s Plan B: Secure the realm
Having failed in preserving the unipolar order, the west will resort to Plan B – reviving a bipolar world based on the ‘civilized’ west and the ‘barbarian’ rest.
Jun 27, 2022
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Israel sets up radar systems in UAE, Bahrain: Report
The deployment of military equipment to Tel Aviv's West Asian allies comes amid a pending bill in the US Congress that would allow the Pentagon to work on air defense systems between Israel and its regional allies
Jun 11, 2022
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Israeli PM arrives on surprise visit to UAE
The talks will reportedly include discussions relating to Iran’s nuclear program
Jun 09, 2022
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First Kuwait flight in decade lands in Aleppo airport
Over recent months, several Arab states have sought to rebuild ties with Damascus
Jun 03, 2022
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Iran announces revival of gas pipeline with Oman
The announcement comes ahead of an upcoming visit to Oman by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
May 22, 2022
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Joe Biden deploys top delegation to UAE in hopes of mending ties with Gulf ally
In a bid to fix the frayed ties between Washington and Abu Dhabi, the US vice president, state secretary, defense secretary, and CIA chief all travelled to the UAE
May 17, 2022
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UAE federal council selects Mohammed bin Zayed as new president
Mohammed bin Zayed was instrumental in normalizing diplomatic relations with Israel under the so-called Abraham Accords of 2020
May 14, 2022
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UAE president Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies at 73
Vice-president Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will resume as ruler of Dubai, acting as president until the UAE federal council elects a new president within 30 days
May 13, 2022
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Terror from Balochistan: a menacing tool to disrupt Sino-Pakistani economics
A Baloch suicide bombing targeting Chinese workers in Karachi comes a mere month after the US-backed ousting of PM Imran Khan. Pakistan is a critical BRI hub in Beijing's vast Eurasian connectivity project, and it looks like CPEC is the ultimate target of this disruption.
May 05, 2022
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Syria and UAE officials meet to discuss bilateral cooperation
Apr 14, 2022
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Israeli PM halts initiative to return Syria to regional fold: Report
Tel Aviv had been working on a diplomatic scheme since 2019 to force the removal of Iranian forces from Syria
Apr 03, 2022
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US state secretary to meet with UAE crown prince in Morocco
The US official hopes to ease tense relations between Washington and Abu Dhabi over the Gulf nation's refusal to increase oil production quotas
Mar 29, 2022
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