United Arab Emirates

South Korea sends team to assess situation in Strait of Hormuz

FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Netanyahu under fire over report UAE warned of 2023 Hamas attack

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett said current prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu “cannot continue to serve in his position for even one more minute”.

UAE says its energy exports will not be 'held hostage' by Iran war

FILE PHOTO: A person works near an oil tanker docked at the Port of Fujairah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/ File Photo

Iran’s army says it attacked UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base with drones, state TV reports

Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran

Scott Bessent said he intends to drive the message home to G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors to cut economic ties to Iran, or face secondary sanctions.

UAE to probe Banque Misr branch after US cites Iran links

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced further sanctions against Iran on Aug 24.

US hits Egyptian bank branches with Iran sanctions as war marks six months

The US Treasury said it views Egypt’s Banque Misr’s six UAE branches as a “critical node” for the Iranian government’s access to US dollars.

Experiencing turbulence: Gulf air hubs weather wartime downturn

The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and elsewhere

Two Binance employees detained in the UAE amid police inquiries

The detentions are an indication that Binance has faced serious legal pressure in the UAE, which is the home of the company’s main regulator.

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

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