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Israel now describes FlyDubai attacker as a "lone wolf" extremist

The co-pilot suspected of trying to crash flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was likely not directed by a terrorist group or a nation, Israeli sources told CBS…

How A Cockpit Safety Tool Became The Terrorist's Weapon In Israel's Near-9/11

The co-pilot accused of attacking his captain aboard an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight last week used the cockpit's own emergency crash axe and was attempting a…

Flydubai Hijacker Identified As Omani Citizen Who Struggled To Find a Wife

Hamam al-Hammami has been identified as the Omani pilot suspected of attacking his fellow pilot and attempting to hijack a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight on We…

Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted 'terrorist' attack, UAE says

The co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the UAE prosecutor general said.

Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE

Attorney general says 'terrorist attack' was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist views. The co-pilot…

Oman Banned FlyDubai Co-Pilot Over 'Radical' Views Before Cockpit Attack

Oman had banned the FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing his captain in an attempted hijacking from flying over concerns that he had adopted "radical ideologi…

Inside Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao's Life After Prison

Changpeng Zhao, jailed in the United States for a financial crime and pardoned by President Trump, is now living a gilded life in the United Arab Emirates.

What we know so far about alleged stabbing of pilot by co-pilot on flight to Israel

Plane made emergency landing after pilot tried to crash aircraft, Israeli PM says, as officials investigate whether it was an attempted terror attack. One of t…

UAE turns to Russian shadow airline for missions in Africa: Investigation

The company behind these planes, Aviacon Zitotrans, has been sanctioned by the United States, Canada and Ukraine for its support in Russia's war effort.

Saudi Arabia urged to reconcile with UAE to drive back Houthi separatists in Yemen

Relations between the two countries soured in January when a UAE-backed force was defeated by Saudi Arabia in YemenSaudi Arabia is being urged to reconcile wit…

AWS says it can't restore service to Bahrain, UAE facilities 6 months after Iran strikes

In March, two Amazon data centers in the UAE were struck by drones, while a site was also damaged by a nearby drone hit.

Iran and UAE back joint BRICS statement urging restraint in war

UAE plans $46 billion investment in Germany, with data centers a key focus

The UAE plans to invest 40 billion euros ($46.4 billion) in Germany, with data center infrastructure a key part of the package.

Elon Musk's Boring Co. turns to Middle East for expansion in reaching $23 billion valuation

The Boring Co.'s latest $3 billion financing round was led by the United Arab Emirates.

Former Top DHS Official Accused Of Trying To Sell Out To Middle Eastern Governments On The Job

Corey Lewandowski, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump who wielded extraordinary influence over the Department of Homeland Security, allegedly offered to…

Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to 'desperate steps'

Air bases used by US in the UAE and Kuwait hit as the Israeli defence chief says Iran's regime fears collapse due to economic pressures. Iran has continued to…

U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions

The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr's branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.

US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation

The Trump administration is limiting an Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates and accusing the financial institution of supporting Iran's lead…

UAE 'spy sheikh' backs 49% stake in Trump family's crypto bank venture, WSJ reports

World Liberty's proposed trust bank has preliminary federal approval as the Trump-backed crypto venture deepens its ties to a senior UAE official.

Iran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctions

Test of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credible. Tehran has vowed to retaliate against any c…

Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran

The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.

Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence

UAE clients will be able to buy and hold crypto through Capital.com's app, expanding beyond price exposure through contracts for difference.

UAE Joins Global Efforts to Isolate Iran

Abu Dhabi is hoping that a trade embargo will force Tehran to surrender.

Iran reportedly weighs attacks on U.S. targets in Europe as UAE severs trade with Tehran

Washington and Tehran are considering next steps after negotiations fell apart, while the UAE has suspended trade with Iran.

UAE Awards $8B in Gas Plant Upgrade EPC Contracts to China and Italy Firms

Increased gas production and refinement follows Emirates' move in May to leave OPEC after 60 years due to strict generation limits and pricing rules.

Gulf Oil Giants Push to Expand Overseas Stockpiles as Iran War Drags On

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seeking larger oil reserves in Japan and South Korea as regional conflict threatens supply routes.

Construction Gets Underway on $8B UAE High-Speed Rail Project

Work began earlier this month on the first phase of the high-speed rail project, part of a larger $13-billion initiative to improve and expand passenger rail s…

UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas is "goal number one"

The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war.

Trump's foreign licensing business booms to $59.5 million as Gulf developers pay

Nearly two-thirds of Trump's foreign licensing fees came from two Gulf developers, in the UAE and Qatar, including one pursuing a $20 billion U.S. expansion.

Netanyahu rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan | First Thing

Israeli PM is insisting on a full Hamas disarmament before the deal can be implemented. Plus, what it feels like to get locked into an opera performance that l…