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- 1Report 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.
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Sudan is objecting to the United Arab Emirates' role as host of a United Nations congress on crime, arguing Abu Dhabi cannot credibly hold the position while it stands accused of supporting the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's civil war. Khartoum's government says the RSF's backer should not preside over an international gathering on crime prevention, adding diplomatic friction to an already strained relationship.
- 3US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Concern 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 permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, dropping the so-called 'gold standard' restrictions the US required of the UAE in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are warning the deal could accelerate nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and weaken America's leverage over regional nuclear programs.
- 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.
- 5UAE 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 the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa. The funding is intended to help containment and relief operations on the continent. The announcement adds the Gulf state to the list of international donors responding to the epidemic, drawing attention to the scale of the health emergency.
- 6UAE gives $10 million to fight Ebola as Uganda travel bans lifted●UAE allocates $10 million to tackle Ebola outbreak as it lifts Uganda travel restrictions
The UAE has pledged $10 million to help contain the Ebola outbreak while simultaneously lifting travel restrictions it had imposed on Uganda. The move combines direct funding for outbreak response with a resumption of normal travel links, signaling confidence that the situation is being brought under control. The announcement highlights the UAE's role in international health crisis response in East Africa.
- 7UAE 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 UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and launched the Pledge4Justice initiative, with an inaugural pledge of up to USD 5 million. The congress brings together countries and organisations to discuss crime prevention and criminal justice cooperation, with the UAE's pledge presented as an opening contribution to the initiative.
- 8Carney's Canada investment summit hosted UAE investors despite 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 welcomed investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because the UAE is 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 atrocities in Sudan's civil war. Critics question Canada's judgment in courting Emirati capital while such allegations remain unresolved.
- 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.
- 10Abdullah 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.
- 11UAE 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.