Drones, gold, and threats: Sudan’s war raises regional tensions RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan have raised regional tensions and put a spotlight on the country’s booming gold economy. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2025
Trump in the Middle East: How much are US-Gulf investments worth? US President Donald Trump embarks on a three-day tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from Tuesday. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2025
Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE: What to know Economic deals and security top the agenda on Trump trip to Middle East, the first state visit of his second term. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2025
With Israel Ties On The Table, UAE Offers Saudis An Example US President Donald Trump's Gulf tour this week will take him to Saudi Arabia, which he would like see recognise Israel, and the neighbouring UAE which has benefitted from Israeli ties but also paid a price. International Business Times · May 12, 2025
'We're happy with where we are' - UAE Team Emirates-XRG upbeat on Giro d'Italia options despite Primoz Roglič's time trial success Team management say Adam Yates turned in notable TT performance Cycling News · May 11, 2025
Josh Tarling wins Giro d'Italia's Tirana time trial as Primož Roglič takes the leader's maglia rosa Ineos Grenadiers' Josh Tarling beats Primož Roglič to claim his first Grand Tour stage win, while Roglič is the new race leader Cycling Weekly · May 10, 2025
US to fast-track investments from Middle East before Trump trip: Report US is looking to fast-track investments by UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Bloomberg News said. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2025
Pakistan postpones PSL T20 cricket amid clashes with India Pakistan postpones its Twenty20 league indefinitely, scrapping UAE relocation plan, as tension with India escalates. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2025
England open to hosting IPL after border hostilities prompt suspension The ECB is open to hosting the remainder of the IPL in September after escalating tension between India and Pakistan prompted the suspension of the lucrative T20 tournament The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025
UAE denies supplying Sudan paramilitaries with Chinese arms Abu Dhabi has long rejected accusations that it is arming the RSF in its war with Sudan’s military rulers. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2025
PSL follows IPL by postponing matches amid growing hostilities between India and Pakistan Ten English players are currently playing in the IPL, which will now be suspended for at least a week The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Pakistan Super League matches moved to UAE amid tensions with India Thursday’s match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi – that involved James Vince, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Luke Wood – was postponed. The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Emirates Airline Group Announces Record $6.2 Bn Gross Profit The 18 percent rise in profit, based on strong customer demand, slimmed to $5.6 billion after the UAE's recently introduced corporate tax, which was applied for a full financial year for the first time. International Business Times · May 8, 2025
Disney announces its first theme park in the United Arab Emirates A brand new Disney theme park is coming, and it's the first to be built in the Middle East. Euronews · May 7, 2025
Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2025 RSF drone strikes pound Port Sudan, putting aid deliveries at risk Drone attacks have battered Port Sudan since Sunday, marking a sharp escalation in the conflict. Until now, the city — which became the temporary capital following the destruction of Khartoum — had remained largely untouched. Port Sudan is now home to hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people, many of…
MarketBeat · May 7, 2025 Archer Stock Eyes Q1 Earnings After UAE Updates Archer Aviation's strategic COO appointment for UAE operations signals a commitment to its imminent Middle East launch, building on recent stock momentum.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 Sudan to cut ties with United Arab Emirates over alleged RSF support UAE insists it does not provide arms to paramilitary group as Sudanese ambassador recalled
Euronews · May 6, 2025 Sudan paramilitaries launch second wave of drone attacks on Port Sudan, officials say Military sources said the paramilitary RSF group struck the Red Sea city on Tuesday morning.
Fortune · May 6, 2025 Kentucky Derby: Sovereignty cemented UAE's horse racing dominance Dubai’s Godolphin has become the world’s most dominant horse racing stable, but its owner has faced serious accusations.
Euronews · May 5, 2025 UN top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case against UAE over support to RSF Sudan had requested urgent measures to halt violence against the Masalit ethnic group but the UAE rejected the case as legally unfounded and politically motivated.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 Sudan fails in attempt to make UAE accountable for acts of genocide Largely expected decision by international court of justice marks second diplomatic victory for Gulf state
Radio France Internationale · May 5, 2025 International Court of Justice throws out Sudan genocide case against UAE The top United Nations court on Monday threw out Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates over alleged complicity in genocide during the brutal Sudanese civil war.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 How ‘out of touch’ Tony Blair became a serious threat to climate action Even before his call for a net zero ‘reset’, there had been criticism of ex-PM’s lucrative links with fossil fuel nations
International Business Times · May 5, 2025 Trump Family's 'Shady' Crypto Venture In Question Over UAE Government-Backed Firm Deal World Liberty Financial is once again under scrutiny after some X users, including Sen. Warren, raised issue about the deal the Trump-backed crypto venture sealed with Abu Dhabi-backed MGX and crypto exchange titan Binance.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2025 UN's top court is to rule on Sudan's request alleging Emiratis funded Sudanese paramilitary forces The top court of the United Nations is to rule on a request from Sudan to issue emergency measures against the United Arab Emirates