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benzinga.comNovo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Oral Weight-Loss Pill in UAE, First Market Outside the U.S.
The Danish drugmaker introduced its oral weight-loss treatment in the UAE on Wednesday, the first market outside the United States. The Emirates Drug Establishment approved the pill earlier this week for weight management and cardiovascular-risk reduction.
BloombergSky UK to End News Joint Venture With UAE's International Media Investments
Sky UK is ending a news joint venture with International Media Investments in the United Arab Emirates. The venture has drawn criticism for its coverage of the civil war in Sudan.
France 24Arsenal Fans Gather in North London for Premier League Title Parade
Hundreds of Arsenal supporters assembled on Holloway Road near the Emirates Stadium ahead of a bus parade marking the club's first Premier League title in 22 years. Reports indicated hundreds of thousands of fans turned out across the city for the celebration.
freepressjournal.inCoalition Airstrikes Hit Iranian Military and Energy Sites
The United Arab Emirates carried out dozens of airstrikes against Iranian military and energy targets in coordination with Israel and the United States. The strikes began in the early days of the conflict and continued through the day after a ceasefire took effect.
forbes.comAirbus Designs First-Class Suite With Private Bathroom for A350-1000
Airbus presented a first-class cabin concept that includes an en-suite bathroom. Emirates and other carriers have discussed similar features for future aircraft.
lenews.chKazakhstan Launches Cloud Seeding Project in Turkistan Region
Kazakhstan began a cloud-seeding program in the Turkistan region to increase rainfall on more than 900,000 hectares. Experts from the United Arab Emirates are training local staff for two months.
Usa TodayUzbekistan National Soccer Team Selects Atlanta United Facility as World Cup Base Camp
FIFA announced that the Uzbekistan national team will use the Atlanta United Training Center in Marietta as its base camp for the 2026 World Cup. The team makes its first appearance at the tournament after securing qualification with a 2025 win over the United Arab Emirates.
EuronewsIran Publishes Map Claiming Control Over Parts of Strait of Hormuz
Iran has issued a map defining a regulatory zone in the Strait of Hormuz that extends into waters claimed by the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Five Gulf states have warned shipping companies through the International Maritime Organisation not to comply with the new requirements.
BenzingaUAE Advances Second Oil Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is accelerating construction of a second pipeline to route oil exports around the Strait of Hormuz. The project is nearly half complete and is now scheduled for completion in 2027.
yahoo.comUK Reaches Trade Deal with Six Gulf States
The agreement covers Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Officials estimate it will remove £580 million in annual tariffs on British exports once fully implemented.
news.sky.comIraq Condemns Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia and UAE
Iraq's prime minister condemned alleged drone strikes launched from Iraqi territory against Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The UAE and Saudi Arabia said the attacks originated from Iraq, while Iraq pledged a joint investigation.
foxnews.comUAE Says Drone Launched From Iraq Struck Near Barakah Nuclear Plant
The United Arab Emirates reported that a drone fired from Iraq caused a fire near its Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. The UAE Defense Ministry said six drones were launched toward the country in the past 48 hours.
The HillTrump Holds Off on Planned Iran Attack at Gulf States Request
President Trump announced he is delaying a military strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday after leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates asked him to allow time for negotiations. He warned that a full-scale assault remains ready if talks fail.
Washington ExaminerU.S. officials delay planned strike on Iran for two or three days
U.S. officials postponed a planned military strike on Iran after receiving requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The delay gives Iran time to submit a counterproposal for a longer-term agreement.
UAE Air Defense Destroys Six Drones in 48 Hours
The United Arab Emirates said its military detected and destroyed six hostile drones over the past 48 hours. The Ministry of Defense reported no casualties or damage to civilian or strategic facilities.
zerohedge.comNigeria Urged to Seek New Crude Buyers After UAE Leaves OPEC
Nigeria's oil producers have been advised to find new export markets following the United Arab Emirates' departure from OPEC. The move is seen as disrupting the cartel's long-standing production balance.
Washington ExaminerTrump Holds Off on Planned Iran Strike at Request of Gulf Allies
President Trump delayed a scheduled U.S. military strike on Iran after leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates asked for more time for negotiations. He ordered the Pentagon to remain ready for a large-scale assault if talks fail.
upi.comU.S. President Postpones Strikes on Iran After Gulf Leaders Request Delay
U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a postponement of resumed combat operations against Iran. Gulf leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar requested the delay for two or three days.
foxnews.comTrump Says He Delayed Iran Strike After Gulf Allies Urged Talks
President Trump stated he postponed planned U.S. airstrikes on Iran scheduled for Tuesday after receiving requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The announcement came amid ongoing negotiations and recent drone incidents near Gulf nuclear f…
nypost.comNetanyahu Publicized UAE Meeting Despite Emirati Denial
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced a March 2026 visit to the United Arab Emirates. The Emirati Foreign Ministry denied the account hours later.
680news.comGulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Invest in DRC Critical Minerals
Gulf sovereign wealth funds from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have committed capital to mining projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The investments occur alongside U.S. and Chinese efforts to secure supplies of copper, cobalt, and other minerals used…
PBSDrone Strike Hits UAE Nuclear Plant Perimeter, Starts Fire
A drone attack hit the United Arab Emirates' only nuclear power plant on Sunday, starting a fire but causing no injuries or radiation release. Officials are investigating the origin of the strike amid ongoing regional tensions.
Nbc NewsTrump Says Iran Clock Is Ticking After Drone Attacks on Gulf Allies
President Trump warned Iran that the clock is ticking for a deal after new drone strikes hit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Negotiations remain deadlocked over ending the war, Iran's nuclear program, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
jpost.comDrone Strike Causes Fire Near UAE Nuclear Plant
A drone strike on May 17 caused a fire at an electrical generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates. No injuries or radiological release occurred, and plant operations continued normally. The incident occurred amid ongoing regional tensions betwe…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIraq in Talks With OPEC to Raise Oil Output to 5 Million Barrels Per Day
Iraq's oil minister said the country is engaged in discussions with OPEC about increasing its production to 5 million barrels per day. The move follows similar production increases by the United Arab Emirates. OPEC members have been gradually raising output after earlier cuts.
citizen.co.zaMore Than 200 Ukrainian Soldiers Returned in First Phase of Prisoner Swap with Russia
More than 200 Ukrainian soldiers held captive in Russia have been returned as part of an initial exchange under a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap agreement. The exchange marks the first phase of the deal, which was brokered with assistance from the United Arab Emirates. The return…
Netanyahu Interview Reveals Disclosed UAE Meeting Denied by Emirati Officials
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a one-hour-20-minute interview to CBS's 60 Minutes that was broadcast on Sunday. His office later released a statement saying he had secretly visited the United Arab Emirates on March 26 and met President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.
indiatoday.intoday.inUAE Denies Iranian Claims of Involvement in Attacks
The United Arab Emirates categorically rejected Iranian accusations and attempts to justify attacks targeting the UAE during a BRICS meeting. In an official statement, the UAE said it reserves all sovereign, legal, diplomatic and military rights to respond to any Iranian threat o…
The GuardianUAE to Complete Second Oil Pipeline Bypassing Strait of Hormuz by 2027
The United Arab Emirates announced it will finish a new pipeline to the port of Fujairah by next year, doubling its overland crude export capacity to roughly 3.6 million barrels per day. The project, previously undisclosed, comes as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz approaches i…
asiaone.comUAE Sought Joint Military Action With Saudi Arabia and Qatar Against Iran
The United Arab Emirates attempted to persuade Saudi Arabia and Qatar to join a unified military response to Iran's airstrikes. Both countries declined to participate. Bloomberg reported the UAE expressed disappointment at the lack of support.
The BbcTens of Thousands March in Jerusalem's Old City to Mark 1967 Reunification as Regional Conflicts Continue
Israeli celebrants marched through Jerusalem's Old City, captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, an event frequently accompanied by racist chants and violence. The United Arab Emirates is quitting Opec after nearly 60 years, President Trump suspended Project Freedom afte…
SemaforIran's Foreign Minister Calls on BRICS to Condemn US and Israeli Actions at New Delhi Meeting
Iran’s foreign minister called on BRICS nations to denounce what he described as US-Israeli violations of international law during a gathering of foreign ministers in New Delhi on Thursday. India acknowledged it would be difficult to reach consensus at the expanded BRICS meeting,…
Al JazeeraIran Tells BRICS UAE Played Direct Role in Attacks on Its Territory
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on BRICS nations to condemn violations of international law by the United States and Israel during the group's foreign ministers' meeting on May 14, 2026. He accused the United Arab Emirates of direct involvement in military operation…
prnewswire.comUAE to Host First Sphere Venue Outside the U.S.
The United Arab Emirates will build the first Sphere entertainment venue outside the United States in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, the executive leading the project, discussed the plans in an interview with CNN's Becky Anderson. The announcement was made on May 14, 2026…
nypost.comIranian Personnel Seize Honduras-Flagged Vessel Off UAE Coast
Iranian personnel boarded and seized a Honduras-flagged fishery research vessel anchored 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the ship is now heading toward Iranian territorial waters. The incid…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVessel Boarded and Taken Toward Iranian Waters Near UAE
A vessel was boarded by unauthorized personnel 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates and is now heading into Iranian waters, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre. The incident occurred in a key shipping area near the Strai…
al-monitor.comIran Accuses UAE of Direct Involvement in Military Operations
Iran's foreign minister said the United Arab Emirates participated directly in military operations against Iran. The accusation was reported by Mehr News Agency. No immediate response from UAE officials was available.
foxnews.comUAE Rejects Reports of Israeli Prime Minister Visit
The United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry has rejected reports that the Israeli prime minister visited the country. Officials stated that relations with Israel remain open and are grounded within the framework of the Abraham Accords. The statement comes amid unconfirmed media rep…
livemint.comUAE Constructs Metal Barriers to Protect Oil Tanks Near Dubai Airport
The United Arab Emirates has begun installing large metal enclosures around oil storage tanks near Dubai International Airport. The structures are intended to defend against one-way attack drones following repeated Iranian strikes on the country's energy infrastructure. The move…
Nbc NewsSaudi Arabia Conducts Airstrikes on Iran
Saudi Arabian Air Force carried out tit-for-tat strikes on Iran in response to Iranian attacks on Saudi oil, civilian and military sites in late March, Reuters reported citing Iranian and Western officials. The strikes occurred during the war and follow similar retaliatory action…
thehindu.comIsraeli Military Built Covert Base in Iraq; Gulf States Conducted Strikes on Iran
Recent disclosures indicate the Israel-Iran conflict involved more participants than previously reported, including a secret Israeli base inside Iraq and airstrikes by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Iranian targets. The U.S. approved major new arms sales to several…
BloombergIsraeli Prime Minister Visits UAE
Israel's government said the prime minister made a covert trip to the United Arab Emirates and met its president. The visit produced what officials called a historic breakthrough in bilateral ties. Separately, Saudi fighter jets struck targets linked to Tehran-backed militias in…
ocregister.comGulf States Arrest Shiite Citizens on Terrorism Charges Amid Conflict With Iran
Officials in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have detained or stripped citizenship from dozens of Shiite citizens accused of links to Iran-backed terrorism cells. The actions follow Iranian attacks on Gulf states hosting U.S. military bases after the U.S.-Israeli war…
jpost.comUAE Minister Calls for End to Disruptions of Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
A United Arab Emirates minister of state said attempts to disrupt commercial shipping and attacks on civilians in the Strait of Hormuz must stop. The comments came after a South Korean-operated vessel was struck by two unidentified airborne objects in the waterway last week. The…
jpost.comIran Singles Out UAE as Hostile Base in Recent War Messaging
Iranian officials and military statements have labeled the United Arab Emirates a hostile base rather than a neighbor, citing its military ties to the United States and Israel. The Iranian armed forces warned of stronger responses if attacks resume. The UAE has condemned Iranian…
Australia Says UAE Support Does Not Involve Offensive Action Against Iran
The Australian government has stated that its deployment of a Wedgetail aircraft and support personnel to the United Arab Emirates remains limited to defensive support. This follows reports that the UAE carried out military strikes on Iranian targets. Officials said there has bee…
Nbc NewsIsrael Deploys Iron Dome System to UAE
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed Tuesday that Israel sent Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates during the recent war with Iran. The disclosure highlights deepening defense cooperation between the former adversaries under the Abraham Accor…
nypost.comUAE Struck Iranian Oil Refinery During Trump Cease-Fire, Report Says
The United Arab Emirates conducted retaliatory strikes on an Iranian oil refinery on Lavan Island shortly after President Trump announced a cease-fire on April 8, according to the Wall Street Journal. The strike caused a large fire and is expected to cripple output for months. U.…
al-monitor.comModi to Visit UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy on Five-Nation Tour Starting May 15
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy from May 15-20. The trip comes as higher oil prices strain India's foreign currency reserves amid the Middle East crisis. Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Na…
al-monitor.comZelenskiy Discusses UAE Assistance on Captives and Iran War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held a telephone call with the United Arab Emirates president on May 11. The leaders discussed UAE assistance in returning Ukrainians from Russian captivity and matters related to the war in Iran. Ukraine has provided drone defense expertis…
indiatoday.intoday.inRelative Calm Holds in Strait of Hormuz After Recent Flare-ups
Relative calm has returned to the Strait of Hormuz following several days of sporadic clashes between U.S. and Iranian forces in the waterway. The United Arab Emirates also faced renewed attacks during the period of heightened activity. Reuters reported the developments on its Wo…
koreaherald.comSouth Korean Team Says External Strike Caused Explosion on HMM Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz
A seven-member South Korean government investigation team determined that an external strike triggered the explosion and fire aboard the Panama-flagged vessel Namu on May 4, 2026. The ship, operated by HMM Co., was anchored off the United Arab Emirates and has been stranded amid…
CnbcUAE Requests Permanent Currency Swap Line With Federal Reserve
The United Arab Emirates and other economies have requested permanent swap lines with the Federal Reserve amid the Iran war. U.S. officials noted the requests in April. Swap lines allow central banks to exchange currencies to prevent global dollar shortages during emergencies.
Washington ExaminerUAE Transfers $100 Million to Board of Peace for Gaza Police Training
The United Arab Emirates sent $100 million to the Board of Peace on Friday, the largest single donation since its creation. The funds will support training for a planned 27,000-member police force in Gaza, with officers to be trained in Egypt and Jordan. The Board of Peace is als…
Financial TimesUK Private Schools Report Increased Interest From Gulf Families
UK private schools have seen a rise in enquiries and applications from families in the Gulf region following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Iranian missile and drone strikes on May 4 prompted temporary school closures and a shift to online learning in the United Ara…
finance.yahoo.comWynn Resorts Reports Modest Adjustment to UAE Casino Resort Schedule
Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings said the company now expects a “modest delay” in the opening date of a new casino resort it’s building in the United Arab Emirates. Billings, who leads the Las Vegas-based gaming company, offered the update on the project's timeline without specify…
azernews.azU.S. Approves $17 Billion Missile Sale to Kuwait, UAE and Bahrain
The United States is proceeding with the sale of thousands of Patriot missiles valued at $17 billion to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. The transfers come as American and partner air defense stockpiles have been heavily depleted by the Iran war, with production rate…
SemaforDubai Tourism Collapses as Gulf Airlines Resume Flights After UAE Reopens Airspace
Emirates Airlines reported record profits for the year to March after recommencing 75% of its routes. UAE airspace fully reopened on May 2, 2026, while regional carriers Etihad and Qatar Airways run most of their prewar schedules. European carriers have suspended most routes and…
CnbcADNOC Awards $55 Billion in Contracts as It Expands Capacity After Leaving OPEC
ADNOC Upstream CEO Musabbeh Al Kaabi announced the company is pushing ahead with $55 billion in new project awards as it accelerates investments following its OPEC exit. Al Kaabi emphasized strengthening local manufacturing during an interview at Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dh…
koreatimes.co.krAudit Finds Overlapping Roles Between KEPCO and KHNP in Nuclear Export Projects
South Korea's Board of Audit and Inspection released an audit on May 7, 2026, detailing how Korea Electric Power Corp. and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. duplicated efforts and failed to share resources on overseas nuclear projects. The companies, which previously clashed legall…