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The UAE calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and holds Iran responsible for obstructing navigation, amid warnings of global economic repercussions.
In an unprecedented historical move that has shifted the balance of power in global energy markets, the United Arab Emirates officially announced today, Tuesday, its exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries "OPEC" and the expanded "OPEC+" alliance.
ADNOC intends to invest tens of billions of dollars in a huge gas project in the United States as part of a global expansion plan that includes the full value chain of the energy sector, in a move that enhances its presence in the liquefied natural gas market and opens wide investment horizons in the American market.
Dubai is preparing to launch the electric flying taxi service as a future mode of transport within the city, in a move aimed at redefining urban mobility and speeding up access between key vital destinations.
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries welcomed a decision issued by the legal committee of the International Maritime Organization, which condemned Iran's imposition of fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The return of the annual meetings to the United Arab Emirates after nearly 26 years, as the last time the country hosted this event was in Dubai in 2003.
Iran continued to carry out simultaneous waves of attacks against Gulf states, raising new tensions and causing significant damage to vital infrastructure.
Al-Shaibani confirmed in a post on his official account that the fraternal relations between Syria and the UAE are based on mutual respect and constructive cooperation.
The meeting addressed the ongoing Iranian aggression against the UAE and the countries in the region, which targets civilians, facilities, and infrastructure.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement confirming that the riots and attacks on the property of the UAE mission in Damascus represent a flagrant violation of international laws.
The Oracle building in Dubai was damaged due to debris from intercepted drones, with no injuries reported, in an incident reflecting escalating regional tensions and their impact on technology companies in the UAE.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office announced today, Friday, that two fires have been brought under control at the Habshan gas facilities in the United Arab Emirates, due to falling debris, according to Reuters.
3 Emirati airlines ban Iranians from entering or transiting through the country due to the war, with a limited exception for golden visa holders.
The higher education sector is facing an unprecedented test, where academic dimensions intertwine with military and security calculations, in a scene that threatens the stability of the entire educational environment.
A site belonging to Emirates Global Aluminium in the Khalifa Economic Zone was damaged after a missile attack, amid anticipation for damage assessment and the impact of regional escalation on vital sectors.
Oil exports from Fujairah Port saw a significant increase today, Saturday, amid the ongoing war between the United States and Iran and its effects on navigation in the region, according to Reuters.
Mohammed bin Zayed and Zelensky discussed military escalation in the region and its impact on global security and international navigation, with an Emirati confirmation of readiness to defend and support peace efforts in Ukraine.
Gulf states are exhibiting the utmost restraint towards these attacks, but they have chosen not to respond directly to avoid escalating the conflict in the region.
These attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the UAE Armed Forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the death of 6 civilians of various nationalities.
An important call between Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Donald Trump discusses the rising tensions in the region and the security implications of Iranian attacks, amid assurances of international support and Gulf stability.
