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A woman holds an Iranian flag on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2026.

UAE denies reports it will unlock billions of dollars for Iran

By REUTERS , JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A motorist rides along the Vanak Square in Tehran on June 10, 2026. Iran's foreign ministry said on June 10 that the United States had damaged the ongoing international diplomatic effort to end the war, after more US strikes on targets in southern Iran.

UAE, Iranian senior officials meet for first time since start of war

By DANYA SAPERSTEIN

Rafael Mariano Grossi, candidate for the position of the next Secretary-General, speaks during a dialogue with delegations while candidates for the position of new United Nations Secretary General are interviewed at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., April 21, 2026.

IAEA says it is offering technical support to UAE after attack on nuclear plant

An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will have daily flights to Tel Aviv beginning in March 2021.

Etihad Airways to launch 42 weekly flights to Tel Aviv, highest number in airline's network

By Asher Smith

MOHAMMED DAHLAN sits in his office in Abu Dhabi, in 2016. Today, his international influence extends far and wide, the writer explains.

Exiled Gaza security chief Dahlan met with multiple Shin Bet officials in recent years

By DANYA SAPERSTEIN , TZVI JASPER

Mohammed Dahlan, a former Fatah security chief, in his office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. STRINGER/ REUTERS ID: 546201 Image Remarks:

Who is Mohammad Dahlan, the PA’s exiled Gaza security chief the Shin Bet chief allegedly met with?

By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025

Shin Bet chief David Zini met PA’s exiled Gaza security chief during wartime UAE visit

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrives for meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 19, 2025.

Why Saudi Arabia is still resisting Trump's pressure to join Abraham Accords

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

Islamic regime repackaging Hormuz tolls as fee for 'navigational services'

By DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Iran-linked hackers targeted US, Israel and UAE, Palo Alto Networks says

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, UAE, March 4, 2026; illustrative.

UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq

By REUTERS

People walk past a caricature depicting US President Donald Trump, in Tehran, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Why did Gulf states ask Trump to hold off on Iran strikes?

By AMICHAI STEIN

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks about health care costs and affordability from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, DC, US, May 18, 2026.

Trump was 'an hour away' from a decision on Iran before being called to wait

By DANYA SAPERSTEIN , AMICHAI STEIN

YOAV MANOR kept his composure in Abu Dhabi and came away with a bronze medal for Israel, while also dealing with abuse from other competitors.

Despite tense podium incident, Israeli fighter Yoav Manor wins bronze in Abu Dhabi

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Sultan Qaboos bin Said in Oman

Netanyahu’s leaks undermined Israel’s ties with Arab leaders

Abu Dhabi sees leaving OPEC as a matter of national interest

By SALEM ALKETBI

Illustrative; An Emirates aircraft flies past plumes of smoke from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026.

Amid rumors of renewed war, Iran may escalate attacks on UAE

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN