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- 1US signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia easing enrichment limits●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 deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, dropping the strict 'gold standard' non-proliferation commitments Washington demanded from the UAE in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are voicing concern that the weaker safeguards could fuel proliferation pressures and heighten tensions across the Middle East.
- 2Report: Netanyahu ignored high-level 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 but failed to act on them. In late September 2023, the UAE president reportedly phoned to warn that Hamas was considering a major attack, and Netanyahu did not pass this to his security chiefs. The report also says he resisted proposals from some security officials, fuelling ongoing debate over political accountability for the intelligence failures.
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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.
- 4UAE pledges $10 million for Ebola response, lifts Uganda travel ban▼UAE allocates $10 million to tackle Ebola outbreak as it lifts Uganda travel restrictions
The United Arab Emirates has committed $10 million to help combat the Ebola outbreak in Uganda and has lifted its travel restrictions on the country. The funding is aimed at supporting containment efforts as the outbreak continues. The move signals confidence that the situation is being brought under control, combining financial aid with restored mobility between the two nations.
- 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 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.
- 6Carney hosts 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
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's investment summit welcomed investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because the UAE has been accused of supplying weapons, logistics, training and personnel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group implicated in widespread atrocities in Sudan's civil war. Critics are questioning Canada's decision to court Emirati money while human rights groups continue to document the UAE's alleged role in fuelling the conflict.
- 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 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.
- 8Countries 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.
- 9Sudan Boycots UAE Crime Prevention Conference Citing Legal and Ethical Grounds▼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, with officials citing legal and ethical justifications for the decision. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi over the conflict in Sudan, and regional observers are watching for further diplomatic fallout.