United Arab Emirates

Trump pledged to save Afghans. But UAE already sent some evacuees back, cable shows

While Trump said that he would "try to save them", Reuters reported that the United Arab Emirates sent back families to Afghanistan.

 An Afghan refugee man loads a truck with his belongings, as he along with others returns home, after Pakistan gave the last warning to undocumented immigrants to leave, in Jamrud, Pakistan, April 14, 2025.
 Israeli Opposition head, Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Lapid meets with president of UAE to discuss regional developments, hostage deal

 FedEx airplane.

FedEx resumes Israel services, imposes surcharge on select routes

 Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Emir of Qatar receives Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, prior to the 44th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in Doha, Qatar, December 5, 2023.

UAE seeks de-escalation amid Iran conflict, reaches out to over 30 countries


Iran preparing to strike US bases across Middle East if Trump joins war, NYT reports

Over 40,000 American troops have been put on high alert at bases throughout the region, the New York Times reported.

A man wears a US veteran-themed shirt, as smoke rises in the distance, following an Israeli attack on the IRIB building, the country's state broadcaster, in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'

The UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025

Trump not frustrated with Netanyahu, says Gulf leaders to help rebuild Gaza

Iran was "stone-cold broke, and they weren’t giving money to Hamas,” Trump said, arguing that Oct. 7 stemmed from this shift in US policy.

 (L-R) US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu see on top of Saudi Arabian, US, and Israeli flags (illustrative)

IDF intercepts Houthi missile that triggered sirens from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

This is the fifth time the Yemen-based terror group has fired a missile at Israel within the past week.

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen May 9, 2025.

Trump's Mideast visit making historic progress, still many issues at stake - analysis

Doha will likely encourage Trump to be flexible in the talks with Iran which are being hosted by Oman as the fifth round of those talks are coming up.

 (L-R) Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, US President Donald Trump, and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Donald Trump sends signal to Israel: It's time to turn page on Syria - analysis

Israel moving away from airstrikes and back into the game of diplomacy could help smooth the way for the Accords to grow.

 US President Donald Trump attends the Saudi-US Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

Can the UAE pave the way to Israel-Syria dialogue? - analysis

The UAE is not the only country with interests in ending the Israel-Syria tensions.

 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a Ministerial formation of the government of the Syrian Arab Republic, in Damascus, Syria March 29, 2025.

Trump to hold summit with Gulf leaders in Saudi Arabia, present Mideast vision - report

Officials said the summit will give Trump a stage to outline his regional strategy and define the contours of US engagement in the Middle East.

 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka

New Jersey governor in Bahrain: ‘I’m not a tariffs guy’

Gov. Murphy visited the Middle East to promote New Jersey and attract investments from the Gulf region.

 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy visited various countries in the Middle East to focus on his state's economic development.

3,000-year-old necropolis discovered in Al Ain, UAE

"The burial traditions of the Iron Age have always been a mystery to us," said Jaber Saleh Al Marri, Director of the Historical Environment Department at DCT Abu Dhabi.

 3,000-year-old necropolis discovered in Al Ain, UAE.

UAE, Saudi Arabia deny involvement in reported plans to invade Yemen

The UAE's assistant minister for political affairs Lana Nusseibeh described the reports as "wild unsubstantiated stories" in a statement to Reuters.

 PROTESTERS, MOSTLY Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Gaza Palestinians earlier this month in Sanaa, Yemen.