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UAE president visits Turkey to deepen strategic ties with Erdogan - analysis

“The two leaders affirmed their countries' keenness to support all efforts and endeavors made to achieve regional peace and stability, which would benefit all peoples of the region,” the report said.

 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates meets Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, during the 2024 World Government Summit, in Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 13, 2024.
 Israel's National Chemistry Team brought home two gold and two silver medals, at the United Arab Emirates-based International Chemistry Olympiad.

Gold and Silver for Israel: Nation's chemistry team dominates international olympiad

 An Iranian train at a railroad station in Khaf, December 10, 2020; illustrative.

Justice Dept. sanctions Iranian US resident for smuggling electronics, including for Iran railways

 Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, US President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attend a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025.

Gulf states seeking stability, hope US strikes on Iran will not spark wider conflict - analysis


Humanitarian diplomacy: The UAE’s approach to the Gaza crisis - opinion

The UAE’s massive efforts have produced genuine innovation in aid delivery, finding ways around traditional barriers.

 EMIRATI MEN wait outside an Etihad Airways aircraft carrying evacuees from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Abu Dhabi, last month. The UAE has contributed over 42% of all international humanitarian aid to Gaza in the past two years, says the writer.

UAE signs partnership with OpenAI for nationwide ChatGPT access, following major US investment

OpenAI clarified that the partnership will provide nationwide access in the UAE, where free versions of ChatGPT are inaccessible, not free personal subscriptions for users.

The UAE is set to receive access to ChatGPT Plus, a premium version of OpenAI's chatbot.

Is Hezbollah finally being weakened by Lebanon? - analysis

In what has been referred to as a 'positive surprise,' Hezbollah is facing pressure in Lebanon, where it once received support.

 A mourner attends the funeral of a commander from Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah, the terrorist organization holding Elizabeth Tsurkov hostage, during a funeral in Baghdad, Iraq September 22, 2024.

Hostage release must come first in Gaza roadmap, UAE foreign minister says

Abdullah bin Zayed also underscored his country’s humanitarian commitment, noting that the UAE has delivered over 42% of all international aid to Gaza in the past two years.

 An installation of pictures of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, is displayed at a park in Ra'anana, Israel, June 20, 2024.

Syria plans to print currency in UAE and Germany, ending Russian role

The redesign will remove former Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad's face from one of the Syrian pound's purple-hued denominations that remains in circulation.

Stacks of Syrian pounds are pictured inside an exchange currency shop in Azaz, Syria February 3, 2020.

Sharaa cements Syria-Bahrain ties with trip to Manama - analysis

 Bahrain is important because it is a close ally of the West, hosts a US naval base, and is also part of the Abraham Accords.

 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a Ministerial formation of the government of the Syrian Arab Republic, in Damascus, Syria March 29, 2025.

UAE mediating secret talks between Israel and Syria, sources say

The indirect contacts are focused on security and intelligence matters and confidence-building between the two states with no official relations.

(L-R) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Over 1,000 Emiratis genetically tested before marriage as part of UAE's mandatory program

The decision to mandate genetic testing was announced in December 2024 by the UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).

 Over 1,000 Emiratis genetically tested before marriage as part of UAE's mandatory program.

UAE launches world's first AI legislative system to draft and amend laws

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: 'We will analyze vast data in the AI system to track the daily impact of laws and regularly propose law amendments.'

 UAE launches world's first AI legislative system to draft and amend laws.

UAE mediates largest Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange of war

The war in Ukraine has been going on for three years and large number of prisoners have been taken on both sides.

 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) are seen next to buses after a swap, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine April 19, 2025.

Wife of murdered Chabad rabbi gives birth to daughter

The two had only been married for a little over a year before the Chabad emissary's death.

 Illustrative image of Chabad emissary to the United Arab Emirates, Rabbi Zvi Kogan