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Saudi-backed forces make advances in Yemen's Hadramawt says military
Military officials reported that Saudi-backed forces advanced in Yemen's Hadramawt region on Saturday, highlighting the growing conflict between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over their support for different f...
What's next for Yemen as UAE withdraws, rift with Saudi Arabia grows?
As tensions increase between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia over their involvement in Yemen, questions arise regarding the future of both countries' influence there. With the potentia...
London activists replace UAE embassy plaque with 'United Arab Zionists'
Activists in London staged a protest outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy by replacing the sign with one reading 'Embassy of the United Arab Zionists.' Protesters laid Palestine and Sudan fl...
Why It Took Pakistan So Long To Sell JF-17 Fighter Jets To An Arab Country
This article discusses the delayed sale of Pakistan's domestically developed JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to an unspecified Arab country, examining potential political and military reasons behind the de...
Yemen's main separatist group denies disbanding
Yemen's Southern Transitional Council has denied reports of disbanding through a statement released on X. This follows conflicting remarks by group members regarding its future in the wake of recent d...
Unexploited Oil Potential of Venezuela Could Shift Favorably Towards Area B
The article discusses the unexplored oil reserves in Venezuela and how these could change their strategic importance towards area B, possibly due to political shifts or changes in exploration rights....
Yemen’s Aden airport shuts as Saudi-UAE rift deepens
Air traffic at Yemen's Aden international airport ceased on Thursday amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The Saudi-backed Yemeni government imposed new flight restr...
Yemen separatists say Saudi-backed forces to deploy in seized territories
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatist group of Yemen stated that government forces supported by the Saudi-led coalition will enter territories previously seized by STC. This move appears ...
Company behind half of Ukraine’s deep strikes eyes $760M deal with Kremlin-friendly UAE
A Ukrainian defence firm, which has been instrumental in carrying out deep strike operations against Russian forces, is reportedly considering a substantial deal worth nearly $760 million with the Uni...
From the Andes to Darfur: Colombians lured to Sudan’s killing fields
Colombian soldiers were recruited with promises of generous salaries by the United Arab Emirates and sent to conflict-ridden areas in Sudan instead, facing grave dangers including death, mass killings...
As UAE-Saudi rivalry heats up, Yemen’s STC accuses Riyadh of airstrikes
Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the United Arab Emirates, is facing criticism from Saudi Arabia after launching a military offensive. The STC now accuses Riyadh of conducting ai...
US quietly removes sanctions from firms accused of supplying Russia’s military
The US Treasury has quietly lifted sanctions on several businesses without providing an explanation for their removal. These companies are based in Cyprus, Dubai, Turkey, and Finland, all of which wer...
US envoy pushes for Sudan truce in meeting with UAE’s MBZ after talks in Saudi Arabia
The United States envoy met with UAE's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) in Abu Dhabi following discussions in Riyadh this week. The meetings aim to push for a truce in Sudan and address disputes ...
Saudi Arabia, UAE accelerate cashless payment push in 2026: What to know
Dubai plans to achieve 90% of transactions using electronic methods by the end of 2026, and Saudi Arabia is implementing a rule requiring domestic workers to use e-payments....
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi begins official visit to UAE to boost defence ties
India's Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, embarked on an official two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit aims at bolstering military and defense relationships between India and ...
India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Concludes In Abu Dhabi
The second edition of the India-UAE military drill, Desert Cyclone-II, ended successfully on December 30, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. The exercise took place from December 18 to 30 and involved forces from bo...
Kremlin threatens tougher negotiating position after alleged drone attack Ukraine denies
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, expressed disappointment over concerns raised by Emirati, Indian, and Pakistani officials regarding an alleged drone attack on Russian President Putin's ...
Singapore Airlines passenger jailed for in-flight theft targeting business class
A 26-year-old Chinese national, Liu Ming, has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for stealing high-value items from a business class passenger on a Singapore Airlines flight from Dubai to Singapore. ...
Trump dials up risky Iran tariffs that would hit China, UAE and others: What to know
US President Donald Trump has announced new 25% tariffs on any country trading with Iran in an attempt to increase pressure on Tehran. However, this move might not immediately impact Iran significantl...
Sky News Arabia slammed online for 'legitimising' UAE-backed Yemen secessionists
Social media users have criticized Sky News Arabia, an Arabic-language TV channel partly owned by the UAE, for allegedly promoting paramilitary forces in Yemen and Sudan. The STC in southern Yemen and...
UAE says it ends mission of counterterrorism units in Yemen voluntarily
The United Arab Emirates' defense ministry stated on Monday that its counterterrorism units have ended their mission in Yemen voluntarily. The decision follows a thorough review of recent events....
How business excellence can improve the public service
The article discusses how concepts of business excellence, typically associated with the private sector, can be effectively applied to improve public services. It highlights nearly a decade's worth of...
Trump Organization and Saudi developer unveil $10bn in projects
The Trump Organization has announced several high-profile real estate projects with Dar Global, a Saudi Arabian developer closely tied to the government (valued at around $10 billion). The announcemen...
Emirates mining company challenges Guinea licence withdrawal
Axis International, an Emirati mining company, has initiated World Bank arbitration against Guinea following the revocation of its license for a major bauxite mine in the country. The junta-led govern...
UAE cuts student funding for UK universities over Muslim Brotherhood fears
The United Arab Emirates has reduced financial support for UK universities due to concerns over the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood. While the group is not classified as a terrorist organization ...
ARCHE ORBITAL SYSTEMS Signs Strategic MoU with MSRO to Advance National Space Capabilities for the Maldives
ARCHE ORBITAL SYSTEMS, a global space-technology company specializing in advanced mission design and in-orbit services operations, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maldivian Spa...
Yemen presidential council chief says pro-Saudi forces regain province from separatists
The leader of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council announced on Saturday that pro-Saudi forces had regained control of the resource-rich Hadramout province from UAE-backed separatist factions. The ...
UAE to Withdraw Forces From Yemen After Saudi Strike
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its intention to withdraw military forces from Yemen following recent Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in the area, indicating a shift in policy concerning m...
Chinese SUV maker Jetour bets on localised product offerings to hasten go-global drive
Jetour, a Chinese SUV manufacturer aiming for global dominance, plans to expand into the Middle East by developing products tailored to local preferences through localized R&D....
Chinese team slams rival into glass wall, as sparks fly at robot showdown in Abu Dhabi
At the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025, a Chinese combat robot named Deep-Sea Shark 3 emerged victorious by defeating its opponent and crashing it into the arena's glass wall. The winning team, Fie...
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