United Arab Emirates
Iran eyes role as a digital hub in Persian Gulf region
Iran is aiming to carve out a role as a key data transit corridor linking Asia, Europe, and the Persian Gulf
Arab countries reject Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan
Arab foreign ministers on February 3 unanimously rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan.
Russia to unveil new Kalashnikov in Abu Dhabi
NEW: Russian arms maker Kalashnikov set to showcase RPL-7 machine gun at next month's Abu Dhabi defence expo
Hungary to enhance cooperation with UAE in defence and advanced technologies
Hungary and the United Arab Emirates have affirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in several areas "based on mutual respect".
Hungarian PM arrives in UAE amid controversy surrounding flagship real estate development project
Prime Minister Viktor Orban is on a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he will hold talks with UAE President and Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as leaders of Emirati companies.
Abu Dhabi plans AI transformation across government services by 2027
Abu Dhabi has unveiled a comprehensive digital strategy aimed at becoming the world's first fully AI-native government across all digital services by 2027.
COMMENT: Trump's cryptocurrency venture sparks debate as memecoin risk data emerges
Donald Trump’s rapid leap into cryptocurrency, widely referred to as “Trump Coin,” has triggered a wave of global attention a day into his presidency.
The world reacts to Trump 2.0
Donald Trump's return to the White House has drawn sharply contrasting reactions worldwide, with traditional US allies expressing deep concern while rivals and emerging powers show marked optimism, according to a major new survey.
Albania, Italy and UAE to build €1bn Adriatic subsea cable
Energy generated in Albania will be transferred to Italy via an underwater cable crossing the Adriatic Sea.
COMMENT: Gulf states court Russia but stop short of strategic shift
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are increasingly backing Russia in its geopolitical and economic standoff with the West, but they have stopped short of fully embracing Russia.
Dubai's Damac plans $20bn US data centre investment
Dubai property developer Damac will invest at least $20bn in US data centres, focusing on artificial intelligence and cloud computing facilities
Damascus International Airport resumes operations
Damascus International Airport resumed operations on January 7, with the first flight of Syrian Airlines departing this morning for Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
Iran's former foreign minister proposes new MWADA regional security framework
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and current presidential advisor has proposed a new regional security framework for West Asia.
Growing Islamic finance in Central Asia to unlock GCC investment
The Eurasian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank Institute and the London Stock Exchange Group have joined forces to support the rapid development of Islamic finance in Central Asia.
ISTANBUL BLOG: After “conquering” Damascus, Erdogan turns his eye to the Kurds
US controls eastern Euphrates airspace. Will Trump White House return mean Kurdish forces lose their air cover? In wider picture, fears Syria will become “second Afghanistan” are all too real.
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As jubilant Syrian refugees in Turkey celebrate Assad downfall, analysts wonder what comes next in power vacuum
Ankara, meanwhile, already criticised for trying to use chaos as cover for attacks on Kurds as it tries to change map in its favour.
UPDATED: Syria's former president Assad arrives in Moscow
A private jet departed Damascus and arrived in Abu Dhabi on December 7, carrying Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and the rest of his family, as they fled from rebels rapidly taking control of his country, Turkish media have reported.
Colombian mercenaries trapped in Sudan’s conflict
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has revealed a troubling connection to Colombia, with over 300 former Colombian soldiers reportedly involved in the war as mercenaries.
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UAE arrests three Uzbeks in Rabbi Kogan murder
The United Arab Emirates has published photographs of three Uzbek nationals arrested in connection with the murder of Rabbi Zvi Hakohen Kogan.
UAE confirms death of missing Moldovan-Israeli rabbi as Israel suspects murder
United Arab Emirates authorities have confirmed the discovery of Moldovan-Israeli dual national Rabbi Zvi (Hakohen) Kogan's body following an investigation into his disappearance that began on November 21.