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- 1US-Saudi nuclear deal sparks alarm over uranium enrichment●The U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "g
The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, a capability Washington previously barred. Critics note the terms drop the "gold standard" restrictions the U.S. required of the UAE in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are warning the deal could undermine non-proliferation efforts and destabilise an already volatile region.
- 2UAE commits $10 million to fight Ebola outbreak in Africa▼UAE allocates $10 million to fight Ebola outbreak in Africa
The United Arab Emirates has allocated $10 million to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak in Africa. The funding is aimed at helping contain the spread of the virus, though details on which countries or organisations will receive the money have not been specified. The announcement adds the Gulf state to the list of international donors responding to the epidemic.
- 3UAE gives $10 million for Ebola response as Uganda travel ban ends▼UAE allocates $10 million to tackle Ebola outbreak as it lifts Uganda travel restrictions
The United Arab Emirates has pledged $10 million to help contain the Ebola outbreak in Uganda while simultaneously lifting travel restrictions it had imposed on the country. The funding will support efforts to bring the outbreak under control, and the move to resume travel signals growing confidence that the situation is being managed.
- 4Countries walk out as UAE stays seated during Gaza speech●While several countries walked out as the perpetrator of the genocide began his speech, the UAE insisted on staying—a sc
As the Israeli prime minister began addressing the UN General Assembly, delegates from several countries walked out in protest, while the UAE delegation remained in the hall. Critics, including pro-Palestinian commentators, described the UAE's decision as complicity and cover for Israel's war in Gaza. The moment highlighted growing diplomatic divisions over the conflict and the Emirates' quiet ties with Israel.
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Sudan has objected to the United Arab Emirates hosting a United Nations congress on crime, citing the UAE's alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group fighting Sudan's army in the country's civil war. Khartoum argues the Emirates lack the standing to host an international gathering on justice and crime prevention while accusations of arming the RSF remain unresolved. The dispute adds diplomatic friction between Sudan's government and the Gulf state.
- 6Report says Netanyahu ignored warnings before October 7●Report: Netanyahu ignored direct high-level warnings prior to Oct 7. In late Sep 2023, eg, the UAE president phoned to w
A new report alleges Benjamin Netanyahu received direct high-level warnings ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack and failed to act on them. According to the account, the UAE president phoned Netanyahu in late September 2023 to warn that Hamas was considering a major attack, but Netanyahu did not pass the warning to his security chiefs and instead resisted proposals from some security officials. The claims have reignited debate over Israeli leadership failures surrounding the attack.
- 7Canada's investment summit welcomed UAE investors amid Sudan arms concerns●PM Carney's 🇨🇦 investment summit hosted investors from the United Arab Emirates, despite the country's role in providing
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Canadian investment summit included investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because the UAE has been accused of supplying weapons, logistics, training and foreign personnel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group blamed by numerous human rights organisations for widespread atrocities in Sudan's civil war. Critics question why Ottawa would court Emirati capital while the country faces such allegations.
- 8UAE Opens UN Crime Congress, Launches Pledge4Justice Fund▼UAE Opens 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and Launches Pledge4Justice with First Pledge of Up to USD 5 Million
The United Arab Emirates has opened the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, hosting the global gathering alongside the launch of a new initiative called Pledge4Justice. The UAE announced the first pledge of up to USD 5 million to support the campaign. Reports from multiple outlets note the congress brings international attention to crime prevention and justice cooperation.
- 9Sudan Boycots UAE Crime Prevention Conference▼Sudan Boycots Crime Prevention Conference in the UAE, Citing Legal and Ethical Justifications
Sudan has announced it is boycotting a crime prevention conference hosted in the United Arab Emirates, saying the decision rests on legal and ethical justifications. The move adds to tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi amid Sudan's ongoing war, though the exact legal grounds cited have not been detailed in available reporting.
- 10UAE Retreat and Saudi Sole Control Preceded Yemen Front Collapse●Decline of UAE Role and Riyadh’s Sole Management of Military File Preceded Collapse of Yemen’s Western Coast Front, New lines Magazine
Reporting carried by Yemen Online, citing New lines Magazine, says the collapse of Yemen's western coast front was preceded by a decline in the UAE's military role and Riyadh taking sole control of the military file. The claim points to friction between the two Gulf allies over command of forces fighting on that front, and to disarray among their local partners as the front gave way.
- 11Abdullah bin Zayed holds meetings at UN General Assembly●Abdullah bin Zayed meets foreign ministers on sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met with a series of foreign ministers on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The meetings form part of the UAE's diplomatic push during the annual gathering of world leaders, where ministers use the event to hold bilateral talks on regional and international issues.