UAE
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Armenia Seeks UAE Tech Ties to Modernize National Economy
Minister Gevorg Papoyan met with UAE officials to discuss potential investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, and advanced technology sectors.
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UAE Reports Missile Attack on Fujairah Port
United Arab Emirates defense systems intercepted four missiles launched toward the port city of Fujairah on Monday, marking a significant escalation following the collapse of recent ceasefire talks.
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Iran Attacks UAE, Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. ‘Project Freedom’
Iran launched missile and drone strikes against the UAE and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, shattering a fragile ceasefire and challenging a new U.S. naval escort initiative.
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UAE Announces Exit From OPEC Amid Regional Energy Crisis
The United Arab Emirates will officially withdraw from OPEC this week, citing a need for policy agility as the conflict with Iran restricts global oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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UAE Travel Update: BAPS Mandir Reopens Amid Flight Disruptions
The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi resumes public access on April 14, even as Emirates issues new travel advisories for UK routes due to ongoing regional airspace constraints.
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Sharjah Building Hit by Missile Amid Fragile Ceasefire
A missile strike on the Thuraya building in Sharjah has left civilians injured, shattering the calm hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.
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UAE Sets Red Lines for U.S.-Iran Conflict Resolution
United Arab Emirates official Anwar Gargash warns that any settlement ending the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.
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Iran Claims UAE Drone Involvement in Conflict, Demands Answers
Iran has shot down a Chinese-made Wing Loong-2 drone, with Tehran claiming it is evidence of UAE’s direct involvement in hostilities and demanding explanations.
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Iran Highlights Security Threats to Gulf Desalination Plants
Iran warns that Gulf desalination plants, crucial for Kuwait and Oman, could be targeted in conflicts, risking catastrophic water shortages in the region.
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Saudi Arabia Grants US Forces Expanded Access Amid Tensions
Saudi Arabia has granted U.S. forces expanded access to King Fahd Air Base in Taif, as thousands of American Marines and sailors deploy to the region amid rising tensions.
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Fujairah Oil Terminal Hit as Conflict Escalates to UAE Infrastructure
A direct strike on the Fujairah oil hub and a Kuwaiti tanker marks a dangerous escalation as the conflict with Iran targets critical energy infrastructure in the UAE.
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UAE Reopens Airspace Following Missile Interception
The United Arab Emirates has resumed normal aviation operations after a brief, precautionary closure of its airspace due to intercepted missile and drone threats.
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Dubai Airport Suspends Flights After Fuel Tank Drone Strike
Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended operations following a drone strike on a nearby fuel tank, marking the third such incident in the ongoing regional conflict.
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US Strikes Kharg Island Military Sites as Iran Targets UAE
Following US precision strikes on military targets at Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil hub, Tehran has issued direct threats against US facilities in the UAE, further escalating regional tensions.
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Iran’s IRGC Warns US to Evacuate Regional Industrial Sites
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued an urgent warning to the United States, urging the evacuation of American industrial facilities across the region amid escalating tensions and retaliatory strikes.
