United Arab Emirates

Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources say

The loss of the GFS Pride marks the second vessel to sink since the US-Iran war began on February 28, according to data from the UN shipping agency, the International Maritime Organization.

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrative
IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.

Container ship sank near Hormuz by projectile, Iran executes man for supporting Israel

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed participate in the signing of the Abraham Accords in Washington, US, September 15, 2020.

Committee approves building plans for permanent UAE embassy in central Israel

Smoke and flames rise from a house during an Israeli strike, carried out after the IDF warned residents to evacuate the area, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026.

Container ship struck in Hormuz as Saudi forces, Houthis exchange fire


'I didn't plan it': Israeli flydubai survivor goes viral for striking Trump's iconic pose

A bloodied face, a raised fist, and an unmistakable resemblance to one of the most famous political photographs of recent years.

‘I didn't plan it’: Israeli flydubai hero reacts to viral Trump-style photo

'I became paranoid': Flydubai passenger suspects crew members aided hijacker, calls for probe

Speaking to the Post, Asaf Rajuan called for an investigation into flight attendants he suspects may have assisted the hijacker, citing alleged attempts to interfere with the attacker’s restraints.

Flydubai passenger Asaf Rajuan.

How will Saudi Arabia retaliate against Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure? - analysis

Similar to how Iran targeted US bases in the region, Iran’s allies in Yemen are seeking to disrupt civilian life in Saudi Arabia by getting airports closed and flights canceled.

A Houthi supporter wearing a military uniform holds a mock missile as he joins Houthi supporters in a rally to show support to the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sana'a, Yemen, October 9, 2026

Israel’s security partnerships must be built on reciprocity, not convenience - opinion

Israel is not a mistress; these countries can hide while seeking to enjoy the benefits of its intelligence and other capabilities.

 Flags are seen ahead of "The Negev Summit", hosted by Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and attended by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the foreign ministers of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt, in Sde Boker, Israel, March 27, 2022.

UAE Attorney-General: Omani flydubai pilot targeted Ben-Gurion Airport in attempted suicide attack

UAE investigators determined that Hammami met both the professional and security requirements for joining flydubai at the time he was hired.

Damaged tail section of flydubai flight 1073

My Word: A hijacked world agenda - opinion

The flydubai attack could have been an Israeli 9/11. Instead, ordinary passengers became heroes and took control of their own survival.

Flydubai passenger Uri Pintov onboard flight flight 1073.

Israelis remain stranded in Dubai as Israeli airlines cancel rescue flights

Despite reports of efforts to bring stranded Israelis home from the United Arab Emirates, Koster said she and the other members of her tour group still do not know how they will return to Israel.

Planes are parked at Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport, following the United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2026.

Could Kuwait be the next country to join the Abraham Accords? - opinion

Quiet diplomacy could signal a new phase of the Abraham Accords, with Kuwait potentially moving closer to normalization with Israel.

Emirati embassy.

Flydubai co-pilot planned attack on Israel months before attempted hijacking, investigation reveals

According to the WSJ, Hammami told investigators that he had sought to crash a plane into an Israeli target, such as Ben-Gurion Airport, due to the situation in Gaza.

Hamam al-Hammami

Arkia forced to cancel Dubai repatriation flights after authorization rescinded by UAE authorities

According to Arkia, it possessed the required permissions until Tuesday evening, and has been futilely working in an attempt to restore the required authorization.

An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.