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Saudi-UAE bust-up over Yemen was only a matter of time − and reflects wider rift over vision for the region

Years of simmering tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates exploded into the open on Dec. 30, 2025.

The Conversation

UAE President's Historic Visit To White House Focuses On Technology

Explore the recent visit of the UAE President to the White House, focusing on technological collaborations, regional stability, and the strengthening of US...

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Pep Guardiola sets sights on becoming the greatest – and Abu Dhabi’s masterplan can make it a reality

It feels like a wall has been broken by Man City, writes Miguel Delaney, and the feeling now is that Guardiola will go on to win it again and again, just as his team has done with the Premier League

The Independent UK

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Syria's embrace, Sudan's conflict and Saudi Arabia's rise define Arab League summit

With Syria's president returning to the fold — despite U.S. resistance — and with Saudi Arabia's recent detente with Iran, this year's Arab League summit reflects a changing region.

WEKU

UAE president met by Egypt's Sisi on Cairo visit

United Arab Emirates president Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed arrived in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Wednesday, the UAE state news agency (WAM) reported.

Reuters

How the UAE helped the U.S. with Brittney Griner's release

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed brought up Griner during his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia in October.

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Saudi Arabia is choosing friends on its own terms and Biden is not one of them

Reactions in Washington to slashing oil supply have not concerned Mohammed bin Salman; nor have the optics of indirectly boosting Putin’s war

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Delegation of Saudi Princes Condoles UAE President on Death of Sheikh Khalifa

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Sunday a delegation of Saudi princes, who offered their condolences over the death of late President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The delegation included Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Prince Mansour…

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World Leaders Pay Respects in UAE after Death of Sheikh Khalifa

World leaders began descending on the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to offer condolences on the death of President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who was succeeded by his half-brother Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. Sheikh Mohammed, now ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate, steered the Gulf state, an OPEC oil producer…

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World leaders pay respects in UAE after death of pro-West president

World leaders descended on the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to offer condolences to new leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan on the death of his half-brother President Khalifa bin Zayed in a show of support to a key regional player.

Reuters

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on his Election as UAE President

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of his election as President of the United Arab Emirates by the Federal Supreme Council, the Saudi Press Agency reported Saturday.…

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Khalifa bin Zayed: The Man of Development, Initiatives, Empowerment

The late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the eldest son of the founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is the second president of the country. He was elected on Nov. 3, 2004 as President of the Gulf state that was founded on Dec. 2, 1971.…

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United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan elected as new president after leader’s death

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been elected as the new president of the United Arab Emirates, state news reported on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Macron to Visit UAE to Mourn Sheikh Khalifa’s Death

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a trip to the United Arab Emirates to mourn the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and display his support for the ruling family. Macron will travel to the UAE on Sunday, his administration said in a statement, to pay tribute to…

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French President Macron to visit Emirates to mourn death of pro-West ruler

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a trip to the United Arab Emirates to mourn the death of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and display his support for the ruling family, with whom France holds lucrative business and military ties.

Reuters

Modernising UAE leader Khalifa moved UAE closer to U.S

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who died on Friday, was a pro-Western moderniser whose low-key approach helped steer the United Arab Emirates through a tense era in regional politics by aligning the Gulf oil producer closer with Washington and its allies, including Israel.

WEKU

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, the UAE's long-ailing leader, has died

The United Arab Emirates' long-ailing ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died Friday, the government's state-run news agency announced in a brief statement. He was 73.

France 24

UAE’s ailing leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies aged 73

The United Arab Emirates' long-ailing ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died Friday, the government's state-run news agency announced in a brief statement. He was 73.

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King Salman Receives Telephone Calls from Arab Leaders on Eid Al-Fitr

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday telephone calls from Arab leaders on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He received calls from Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince of…

The Independent UK

Once enemies, now friends: Turkish president and Saudi prince embrace in pursuit of profits and political gain

Meeting in Jeddah comes after Turkey suspended probe into 2018 murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi

Reuters

Egypt, UAE, Israel discuss energy market stability at Egypt summit

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett discussed the stability of energy markets and food security on Tuesday, the Egyptian presidency said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Assad Meets with UAE Rulers, Discusses Expanding Bilateral Relations

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a surprise visit to the UAE on his first trip to an Arab country since the Syrian conflict began in 2011. Assad met with UAE's Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in Dubai. The Syrian President also met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince…

The Guardian - UK

White House faces oil standoff with Saudi Arabia and UAE as prices soar

Analysis: Disputes with Biden administration mean Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are likely to drive hard bargain

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli President Herzog to Arrive in UAE for First Visit Sunday

Israeli President Isaac Herzog left for the United Arab Emirates on Sunday on the first such visit to strengthen ties. “I will be meeting the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, at the personal invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince," Herzog said. "I wish him well and…

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