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UAE official denies Abu Dhabi's MBZ warned Netanyahu of large-scale attack ahead of Oct. 7 - report

Abu Dhabi's state-owned English-language newspaper, "The National," described the statement as rejecting recent claims that a direct warning had been conveyed to Netanyahu.

An illustration of the Israeli and UAE flags.
BRICS leaders pose for a group photo during the summit in New Delhi, India, September 12, 2026

India pushes for bigger role in BRICS while it aims to avoid damaging ties with US

The 2020 Abraham Accords demonstrated what American and Israeli strength and innovation can produce when both are applied with confidence.

On This Day: Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign Abraham Accords in notable Arab normalization agreement

 AL ZAYANI, NETANYAHU, Trump and bin Zayed participate in the signing of the Abraham Accords.

A good deal in bad neighborhoods: Why the Gulf’s best bet remains in Jerusalem - opinion


The Muslim Brotherhood is quietly invading Europe, hollowing out Western democracy - opinion

The Muslim Brotherhood has been foraying into the West while it looks the other way, unlike Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which have long banned it

Attendees participate in a European resolution proposal aiming to include the Muslim Brotherhood movement on the European list of terrorist organizations at the National Assembly in Paris in January.

UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges Iran to halt attacks, reopen waterways

The UAE Foreign Ministry called on Tehran to halt what it described as unprovoked attacks, the third in less than a week, end hostilities, and fully reopen the waterway.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026.

Why Saudi Arabia failed to defeat the Houthis – and could now be dragged back into war - opinion

Riyadh must recognize that trimming Houthi branches is futile without confronting the head of the octopus in Tehran.

HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September. Iran has reportedly lost control of the Houthis, the writer notes.

The US-Saudi nuclear deal: Don’t settle, renegotiate - opinion

Once Washington greenlights nuclear fuel-making for Saudi Arabia, the spread won’t stop there. Iran will want to follow suit, which could lead to the UAE and Abu Dhabi wanting in on it, too.

US President Donald Trump, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Elon Musk pose with others for a family picture during the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, November 19, 2025.

Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz

"A lot of the necessities, and I'm talking food, that these Gulf nations require - Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia - comes in by boat," and flying in goods is causing prices to rise.

The sun sets behind the Doha skyline on August 4, 2026.

Air Canada extends flight suspensions to Tel Aviv and Dubai through mid-January 2027

The airline had previously extended its flight pause on these routes until October 24, 2026, citing instability in the region.

An Air Canada Airbus A319 departs from Harry Reid International Airport en route to Toronto with the High Roller Ferris wheel in the background on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UAE condemns alleged Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel in Hormuz

The UAE accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as ADNOC says 15 of its vessels have been attacked since the conflict began.

Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026.

IRGC says re-opening Hormuz dependent on US talks, as Araghchi signals progress on Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman are "very close" to reaching an accord on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.

Antisemitism by proxy: Blood libels against UAE and Morocco - opinion

Medieval versions of antisemitic blood libels accused Jews of taking Christian blood. Now, they are placing blame for recent regional events on countries that have normalized relations with Israel.

A police officer stands guard as migrant children queue outside a police station to be registered following mass crossings by migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 6, 2026.

Israel must keep fighting for global recognition despite relentless criticism - opinion

Israel’s alliances, trade ties, and international relationships are key pillars of its long-term security strategy.

Gideon Sa'ar