UAE

Deterring the Houthis could take time - here's why

The Houthis are still not deterred despite a week of US airstrikes, what will it take for them to be defeated?

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Iran weighs options on talks with the US amid internal debate

Iran’s leadership sees proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, and elsewhere as a lost investment, possibly shifting focus to diplomacy with Russia and China.

UAE commits to $1.4 trillion US investment, White House says

The UAE plans major investments in AI, energy, and manufacturing in the US.

By REUTERS
21/03/2025
 EGYPT’S FOREIGN MINISTER Badr Abdelatty (right) meets with Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi o

Arab leaders unite on paper, but who will rebuild Gaza?

The Arab League’s Gaza summit issued strong statements but offered no clear path forward. With no funding commitments or concrete plans, who will take responsibility for Gaza’s future?

14/03/2025

Costa Cruises: A taste of Italy at sea

Costa Smeralda, one of the company’s twin flagships, is currently plying the waters around the Persian Gulf, taking in destinations such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. 

By DAVID ZEV HARRIS , MARK GORDON
13/03/2025

Moscow interested in reviving 2015 nuclear Iran deal, Russian FM says

"The US wants to link a new nuclear deal with Iran to oblige it not to support Middle East (resistance) groups, but this option will not work," he added.

Gaza and Abu Dhabi: Comparing a society of 'destroyers' to Emirati 'builders'

Gaza and Abu Dhabi could not be further apart, Hamas and the leadership of the UAE could not be more polar opposites. 

By DAN FEFERMAN
06/03/2025
 Hamas terrorists stand guard in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025

Despite hurdles, inertia could keep Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal going

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf countries are increasingly important in some of this focus on what happens next.

Abu Dhabi hosts second International Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance Conference

According to the conference’s organizers, the event aimed to convene experts from academia, politics, and other sectors to address the ‘core issues at the heart of civilizational dialogue.’

27/02/2025
 The Israel-Premier Tech team participating in the UAE Tour, February 17, 2025.

Israel-Premier Tech cycling team kicks off UAE Tour with high hopes and a message of unity

Racing in the Emirates since before the Abraham Accords, IPT continues to promote peace through sport.

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