Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to resume talks on Iran war White House says its Middle East envoys will meet Tehran’s foreign minister in Islamabad The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
UAE tells Euronews ceasefire not enough for Iran war solution, says 'no trust' in Tehran regime In a briefing to Euronews, the UAE president's diplomatic advisor called for a durable regional security solution beyond a ceasefire with the US as central to the Gulf’s security, as “there is no trust” in the current Iranian regime, but also sees a “more prominent Israeli influence in the Gulf.” Euronews · Apr 7
'Misleading claims': UAE official rebukes Iranian top minister, rejects aggression accusation amid Iran vs US-Israel war A sharp diplomatic row has erupted between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Iran accused the UAE of aggression, a claim the UAE strongly denies. Emirati officials state their actions are purely defensive. The region faces heightened instability due to ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. The UAE emphasises restraint and… The Times of India · Mar 15
What happened on day one of World Governments Summit in Dubai? The World Governments Summit opened in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday with calls for governance reform, AI oversight and diplomatic solutions to regional tensions. Euronews brings you the play-by-play of day one. Euronews · Feb 4
US-Iran tensions: Tehran signals readiness for talks amid Donald Trump’s pressure; Pezeshkian calls for ‘fair, equitable negotiations’ Iran's President Pezeshkian has ordered talks with the US, seeking an environment free from threats and unreasonable expectations, focusing on national interests. This comes amid heightened regional tensions and a warning from President Trump about potential "bad things." Tehran insists negotiations must center on the nuclear issue, not defense capabilities. The Times of India · Feb 3
UAE refuses to join Gaza stabilisation force without clear legal framework Decision reflects wider regional doubts about terms of US-drafted plan to disarm Hamas The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025
As criticism grows, is UAE ready to walk away from Sudan’s RSF militia? After mass killings in El Fasher and four years on from a coup, UAE now admits its Sudan policy has gone wrong The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025
Fears grow for thousands trapped in Sudan's el-Fasher as few reach safety An aid group reports that only a few thousand Sudanese have escaped atrocities by Sudan's paramilitary forces in el-Fasher city The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025
Trump’s bombing threat over Iran nuclear programme prompts backlash Iranian officials accuse US president of breaching UN charter and say ‘violence brings violence’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025
World reacts to Bashar al-Assad’s fall, capture of Syria’s Damascus Opposition fighters’ lightning advance into the capital marks a historic turning point for the country. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2024
Deadly Israeli strike hits tent sheltering displaced family in central Gaza PALESTINIAN medical officials have said an Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering a displaced family in the central Gaza Strip, killing at least… The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2024
Middle East latest: Israeli strike kills 3 people in central Gaza, Palestinian officials say Palestinian medical officials say an Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering a displaced family in the central Gaza Strip, killing at least three people, including the parents of twins The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
UAE Urges US Intervention To Ease Regional Tensions UAE emphasizes US role in diffusing tensions between Israel and Iran amid regional conflict. Top News · Oct 11, 2024
UAE Official Calls For Arab Unity And Nation State Respect UAE emphasizes unity, sovereignty, and peace in the Middle East, advocating for an Arab project that respects nation-states and rejects militias. Top News · Oct 4, 2024
International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024 UAE Leader Seeks To Deepen 'Strategic' Ties In US Visit During Mideast Crisis UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is due Monday in Washington for a first official visit at a time of soaring tensions in the Middle East, seeking to highlight economic and technological cooperation.
Top News · Feb 11, 2024 Al-Shabab Claims Attack on UAE and Bahraini Troops in Somalia Read about the al-Shabab attack in Somalia that claimed the lives of Emirati and Bahraini troops, highlighting the ongoing threat of terrorism in the region.
Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023 Blinken reaffirms US support for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza The top US diplomat’s stance is at odds with that of Arab states who are calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023 Grundberg Seeks Regional Support for Permanent Settlement in Yemen United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with Diplomatic Adviser to the United Arab Emirates President Dr. Anwar Gargash. They tackled the latest developments in the Yemeni crisis and efforts to reach a ceasefire to pave the way for a sustainable political solution…
Reuters · Dec 10, 2022 UAE official says European ties with Gulf 'should not be transactional' A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Saturday it was encouraging to see greater European outreach to Gulf Arab states in the face of the Ukraine conflict and energy crunch, but that engagement should not be "transactional".
Reuters · Nov 14, 2022 UAE official calls for 'unambivalent' US security commitment A senior United Arab Emirates official called on Monday for "codified and unambivalent" commitments from the United States to its security, adding it had no interest in "choosing sides".
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022 Taliban under scrutiny as US kills al-Qaida leader in Kabul The U.S. drone strike that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri is intensifying global scrutiny of Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers
Reuters · Jul 15, 2022 UAE defends stance on Russian individuals, talking to U.S The UAE is consulting with the United States on sanctions targeting Russian individuals, but does not want to "lump together" all Russians into one category as some seek safe havens amid the Ukraine war, an Emirati official said on Friday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 15, 2022 Gargash: Iran’s Activities Don't Help Diplomatic Efforts, We Are Not Open to Establishing Axis Against It The UAE is working to send an ambassador to Tehran as it seeks to rebuild bridges with Iran, the president's diplomatic adviser said on Friday, adding that the idea of a confrontational approach to Iran was not something Abu Dhabi supported. "Our conversation is ongoing ... we are in the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2022 UAE's Gargash Asserts Importance of Development for Coming Stage UAE's Presidential Diplomatic Advisor Anwar Gargash has said the next stage in the region would include development, cooperation, and prioritizing political tools to overcome past differences. Speaking at the seventh edition of the Emirati Media Forum organized by the Dubai Press Club on Monday, Gargash said the UAE is preparing…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022 Gargash Discusses with US, UN Officials Situation in Yemen The Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, Dr.