UAE
UAE denies WSJ report that it is preparing to help US, allies open Strait of Hormuz by force
The nation had already conducted an internal assessment of its capabilities to help secure the strait, including its ability to clear mines, officials told the Wall Street Journal.
Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, alerts raised for possible oil spill
Condemnations grow after attack on Kurdistan Regional President
Bahrain confirms Iranian attack on aluminum facility as UAE, Kuwait air defenses intercept missiles
Gulf airlines recovering slowely as Iran war drags on
The war on Iran has affected fares and demand, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia seeing flight numbers drop to near-zero after the war began on February 28.
Casino plans for the UAE restart
The UAE recently introduced online gambling. Construction has also restarted on its first major casino complex.
'Terrorist blackmailers': UAE FM denounces Iranian regime, attacks on Gulf states
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan responded to criticism from former French ambassador to the US, UN, and Israel, Gerard Araud, and stated that the UAE will "never be blackmailed by terrorists."
Planes are landing, taking off within five minutes of missile alerts in UAE, WSJ report reveals
The current conflict brings fears of a tragedy like the one that happened in 2020, where the Iranian regime accidentally shot down a passenger jet and killed the 176 people inside.
Gulf states expel Iranian diplomats as tensions rise over attacks, regional security
In four weeks of conflict, Iran has launched thousands of rockets and drones at the Gulf states, the UAE being the one targeted the most.
Iran threatens US, Israeli infrastructure over energy strikes
"If the enemy attacks fuel and energy infrastructure, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will be targeted," Iran said.
Ukraine deploys 228 specialists to five Middle East countries to intercept drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said teams had been sent to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, states that have come under fire during the Iran war.
Iran issues evacuation notice to residents of Ras al-Khaimah in UAE
Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE all confirmed Iranian attacks on Thursday night and Friday morning.
Forced off the fence: How neutrality towards Iran has failed Gulf states - editorial
The Gulf monarchies built modern states on a promise of order, growth, and security. Iran has attacked all three. They now face a test of seriousness.
UAE dismantles terror network tied to Hezbollah, Iran amid Gulf tensions, arrests suspects
According to the state news agency, the network was involved in "money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security."
