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04.30.2026, 11:30

Russia, UAE Eye Fertilizer Trade and BRICS Grain Plan

Moscow and Abu Dhabi discuss expanding food and fertilizer exports while advancing a proposed BRICS grain exchange, as global trade faces disruption from Middle East tensions.

04.29.2026, 15:01

UAE Reviews Multilateral Alliances After OPEC Exit

The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its international commitments following its withdrawal from OPEC+, amid growing regional tensions and a broader review of its strategic partnerships, though officials rule out further exits

04.29.2026, 14:05

U.A.E.’s OPEC Exit Deals Major Blow to Cartel Amid Middle East Oil Squeeze

Sudden departure threatens an organization hobbled by internal disunity and the rise of American output

By Summer Said, Georgi Kantchev, Rebecca Feng and Benoit Faucon, The Wall Street Journal

U.A.E.’s OPEC Exit Deals Major Blow to Cartel Amid Middle East Oil Squeeze

04.28.2026, 16:35

United Arab Emirates to Withdraw from OPEC in May 1st

UAE announced Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, ending a membership dating to 1967, as tensions with Saudi Arabia mount and the Emirates chafes under production restrictions

04.20.2026, 23:00

U.A.E. Asks U.S. About a Wartime Financial Lifeline

Emirati officials speak with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about accessing dollars if Middle East conflict drags on

By David S. Cloud, Alexander Saeedy & Nick Timiraos, The Wall Street Journal

U.A.E. Asks U.S. About a Wartime Financial Lifeline

04.13.2026, 23:30

China Seeks Deeper Energy Ties with UAE, Urges Safety

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for expanded energy cooperation with the UAE and urged stronger protection for Chinese citizens and projects in the country amid the ongoing Iran conflict, according to state media reports

04.01.2026, 10:00

Greece’s Defense Chief Holds High-Level Talks in UAE

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with the UAE's top leadership in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming bilateral ties and discussing regional security amid rising tensions across the Middle East.

04.01.2026, 09:15

U.A.E. Wants to Force Hormuz Open and Is Willing to Join the Fight

Gulf state begins effort to persuade U.S. and others to open waterway by any means necessary

By Summer Said, David S. Cloud and Michael Amon, The Wall Street Journal

U.A.E. Wants to Force Hormuz Open and Is Willing to Join the Fight

03.28.2026, 08:00

The Gulf Is Divided and Sees Dark Times Ahead

‘We want a guarantee that this will never happen again.’ U.A.E presses for a conclusive outcome to the war.

By Yaroslav Trofimov, The Wall Street Journal

The Gulf Is Divided and Sees Dark Times Ahead

03.27.2026, 07:00

As Bombs Rain Down, U.S. Firms Press Ahead With Gulf Expansion

Iran conflict adds risks to megaprojects by Western companies looking to tap the Middle East for much more than oil

By Jacob Passy, Peter Grant, Nick Kostov and Sebastian Herrera, The Wall Street Journal

As Bombs Rain Down, U.S. Firms Press Ahead With Gulf Expansion

03.13.2026, 12:30

How the Iran War Unraveled the Gulf’s Image as a Luxurious Safe Haven

Missiles and drones have shattered the illusion that ‘you’re not in the Middle East’—and the impact is being felt across the region

By David S. CLoud. Georgi Kantchev, Omar Abdel-Baqui and Caitlin Mccabe, The Wall Street Journal

How the Iran War Unraveled the Gulf’s Image as a Luxurious Safe Haven

03.07.2026, 21:00

UAE President Warns Nation Is “No Easy Prey” After Iran Strikes

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan makes first public comments since Iranian missile attacks, affirming the UAE’s readiness to protect its people and sovereignty amid ongoing regional conflict.

03.04.2026, 15:45

UAE Opens Emergency Air Corridors, Handling Up to 48 Flights an Hour

The minister added that the government is covering accommodation and meal expenses for stranded tourists.

03.03.2026, 10:00

1,500 Greeks Stranded in UAE Amid Iran War

Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Loverdos says Greece has an evacuation plan in place but cannot cover accommodation costs, as regional airspace closures leave citizens stuck

03.02.2026, 17:00

Greeks Stranded in Gulf After Flight Cancellations

Flight cancellations, airport closures and overnight explosions have left dozens of Greeks in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region facing uncertainty, fear; while some are reporting limited access to official support.

03.02.2026, 12:00

UAE Closes Stock Exchanges Amid Iranian Strikes

In a statement, the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority said that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market will remain closed on March 2 and 3.

02.17.2026, 12:00

Mitsotakis, UAE President Hold Strategic Call

The Greek Prime Minister and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties and discussed regional developments, stressing dialogue and diplomacy for stability in the Middle East

12.31.2025, 13:00

Saudi Arabia Warns Security Is Red Line as UAE Withdraws Remaining Forces from Yemen

Abu Dhabi says it will end its last counterterrorism mission after Saudi Arabia backed a demand for Emirati troops to leave, following airstrikes and rising tensions between the two Gulf powers over Yemen

11.26.2025, 19:30

Push for Sudan Ceasefire Amid Worsening Crisis

The United States, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are pressing for a humanitarian truce in Sudan as fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces devastates the country, triggering famine, mass displacement, and escalating ethnic violence

09.09.2025, 13:00

Cyprus Seeks UAE Cooperation on EU-Funded Subsea Cable

Nicosia explores a potential partnership with the UAE for a €1.9 billion subsea power link connecting Europe to the eastern Mediterranean, amid ongoing delays and a new European investigation

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