United Arab Emirates

UAE's financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlight

A damaged building in the vicinity of Dubai Creek Harbour after a drone fell on it, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

UAE halts all trade, financial dealings with Iran

Tankers belonging to the UAE’s state-owned oil company ADNOC have been repeatedly targeted in the past few weeks.

UAE says two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran

Iran has not claimed responsibility for the attacks on ADNOC vessels.

Saudi Arabia tightens anti-crime oversight on UAE-bound bank transfers

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Burj Khalifa skyline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 8, 2021. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo

A $64 million hostage ransom funded Al-Qaeda’s Mali offensive, says UN

A Malian soldier stands in position with his weapon during an attack on Mali’s main military base Kati outside the capital Bamako, Mali, on April 25.

UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges waterway's reopening

FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

UN urges support for Afghan women amid tightening Taliban curbs

FILE PHOTO: Afghan women arrive to receive assistance from a World Food Program (WFP) distribution centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 21, 2024. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib/File Photo

US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman on Aug 10.

UAE says Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz; no injuries

Dalic named UAE coach after leaving Croatia

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Portugal v Croatia - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - July 2, 2026 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic arrives at the stadium before the match REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

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