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Netanyahu stated Israel's planned annexation of large parts of the West Bank is still on the table despite statements by the US and UAE to the contrary.
Israeli and UAE delegations will meet in the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements regarding investment, tourism, direct flights, security and the establishment of reciprocal embassies.
Pompeo defends fast-tracked US arms sales to Saudi Arabia
US State Secretary Mike Pompeo defended his fast-tracking of arms sales to Saudi Arabia after an internal probe found the State Department to have insufficiently assessed civilian casualties in Yemen.
Greece-Egypt maritime deal aims to shackle Turkey's Mediterranean designs
Analysis: The pact between Athens and Cairo is part of a wider regional battle for influence in the Mediterranean.
Why the UAE seeks stronger ties with Iran
Comment: As the UAE moves out of Saudi Arabia's shadow, its developing ties with Iran are not as surprising as some might suggest, writes ...
Disgraced former Spanish king 'hiding in Abu Dhabi'
A Spanish newspaper alleges scandal-hit former king Juan Carlos is staying in a $12,000-a-night suite at the Emirates Palace hotel, after fleeing Spain on a private jet a week ago
Disgraced former Spanish king 'hiding in Abu Dhabi'
A Spanish newspaper alleges scandal-hit former king Juan Carlos is staying in a $12,000-a-night suite at the Emirates Palace hotel, after ...
Iran abducted exiled opponent while in Dubai, family says
Jamshid Sharmahd, a member of a militant Iranian opposition group, appears to have been taken from Dubai to Oman and then onwards to Iran.
Domestic workers fall victim to exploitation in lockdown London
The Covid-19 pandemic has left domestic workers for wealthy Gulf families increasingly vulnerable to ill treatment and abuse.
Indian Premier League to start next month in UAE
The lucrative annual Twenty20 tournament had originally been scheduled to start March 29 before it was postponed because of the coronavirus ...
UAE tells Turkey to keep out of Arab affairs
The UAE told Turkey it could no longer behave like the Ottoman empire, hitting back at Ankara's criticism of Abu Dhabi's support for ...
UAE establishes first nuclear plant in the Arab world
The UAE announced the successful running of its Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, calling it a 'historic milestone' for the Arab world
Turkey condemns UAE's 'malicious' acts in Libya
Turkey's defence minister warned Abu Dhabi that its actions in the Libyan conflict were being recorded and it will face ...
Egypt's military gambit in Libya risks backfiring
Cairo's bellicose rhetoric has raised fears of a wider regional conflict.
Saudi Arabia posts $29 billion losses for second quarter
The kingdom has recorded big losses for the second quarter of 2020.
The UAE's hidden hand in Tunisia's political crisis
As Tunisia becomes embroiled in a political crisis, questions are being raised about the UAE's role.
Mohammed bin Zayed's preferences regarding UAE foreign policy
Comment: Kristian Coates Ulrichsen takes a deep dive into what's driving bin Zayed's aggressive foreign policy agenda, the risks involved, and ...
The geopolitics of ports in the Horn of Africa
Analysis: Ports in the Horn of Africa risk becoming new flashpoints in Middle East rivalries.
France 'to probe Abu Dhabi crown prince' over torture
The French investigating magistrate will notably look at acts allegedly committed in the war in Yemen, sources say.
In Libya's war, where is the UK?
Comment: For all its talk about human rights, the UK has been decidedly absent in supporting a stable solution for Libya that would favour the ...
Tanker off UAE sought by US was 'hijacked'
An oil tanker that reportedly launched into sea despite US sanctions on Iran has reportedly been 'hijacked'.
Sudanese protesters demand UAE apology for Libya mercenary recruitment
Hundreds of Sudanese protested outside the UAE embassy in Khartoum, accusing Abu Dhabi of luring them into fighting alongside ...
Foreign workers struggle to return to UAE amid virus
Despite plans to return an estimated 200,000 people to the UAE, the rules remain unclear, and many have had their applications rejected.
UAE Mars mission aborted due to bad weather
The UAE's much-touted Mars mission has been postponed due to bad weather.
Dubai has reopened its doors to tourists after months under quarantine.
Dubai is opening to international tourists after months under lockdown due to Covid-19.
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