United Arab Emirates· World · 1 source · 5dStory

Trump says Iran behind FlyDubai stabbing, vows hard response

An Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed a FlyDubai captain on a Tel Aviv-bound jet. Trump says Iran may be linked and vows a hard U.S. response if the tie is confirmed.

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United Arab Emirates· Business · 12 sources · Sep 23, 2026Story

Microsoft Plans $10B-Plus Gulf Cloud, AI Investment

Microsoft plans more than $10 billion in Gulf cloud and AI investment by 2030 and is adding to spending amid the Iran conflict, Brad Smith told Reuters.

Business· Sep 23, 2026

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United Arab Emirates· World · 208 sources · 4dStory

Counterterrorism Probe Examines Co-Pilot’s Australia Ties

Authorities are investigating Omani Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami over an alleged cockpit attack on a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, in which he reportedly assaulted the captain with an emergency axe. Reports say he had previously been removed from flying duties amid security concerns about extremist views, but key details—including his time in Syria and any connection to the attack’s motive—remain unconfirmed; Australian authorities are also examining his reported links to the country.

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United Arab Emirates· World · 6 sources · Sep 10, 2026Story

Algeria to Close Airspace to UAE Aircraft After Diplomatic Rupture

Algeria will close its airspace to all UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft starting Friday, September 11, 2026, with commercial flights to Houari Boumediene International Airport exempt until the end of 2026 after severing diplomatic ties with the UAE. The UAE expressed hope the move is temporary and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining fraternal relations and broader ties.

World· Sep 10, 2026

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United Arab Emirates· Tech · 13 sources · Sep 11, 2026Story

UAE Plans Distributed 5-Gigawatt AI Project After Iranian Attacks

Amid Iranian missile and drone attacks, the UAE is quietly revising its 5-gigawatt UAE-US AI Campus plan from a single Abu Dhabi site to a dispersed network of data centers across the UAE, with protections including air defenses and underground facilities. Led by G42 and linked to the Stargate UAE 1-gigawatt phase, the $30-billion project aims to bolster the UAE’s status as a global AI hub while preserving security standards and deepening UAE-US technology cooperation.

Tech· Sep 11, 2026

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United Arab Emirates· World · 12 sources · Sep 3, 2026Story

UN report finds foreign mercenaries, drones fueling Sudan's civil war

A United Nations-backed investigation found that transnational networks have recruited and supplied the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF with weapons, drones, training, and personnel, dramatically expanding the fighting’s reach and civilian harm. The report, citing up to 2,000 Colombian contractors among others, calls for accountability, strict enforcement of arms embargoes, and urgent action to stop illicit support that funds and prolongs the conflict.

World· Sep 3, 2026

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United Arab Emirates· World · 49 sources · Sep 8, 2026Story

Algeria Reportedly Severs Ties With UAE

Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE, signaling a geopolitical shift as the two sides move apart amid regional tensions and criticisms of UAE influence. Meanwhile, regional solidarity and strategic partnerships surrounding Algeria persist, with Morocco backing Jordan after Iranian attacks, India signaling deeper mining cooperation with Algeria, and French political discourse featuring defenders of Algeria against racist rhetoric ahead of elections.

World· Sep 8, 2026

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United Arab Emirates· World · 1161 sources · Aug 30, 2026Story

U.S.-Iran Clashes Escalate as Bases Attacked

U.S. forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island after IRGC forces were seen preparing to fire rockets with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a sharp escalation in a corridor vital to global oil shipments. The attacks come amid conflicting casualty reports and ongoing tensions as ships in the strait face heightened danger and international actors monitor the situation.

World· Aug 30, 2026

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United Arab Emirates· Reporting · 1 source · Mar 21, 2025Story

Trump Secures $1.4 Trillion Investment From UAE

The United Arab Emirates has committed to a $1.4 trillion investment into the U.S. which will spread out across the next ten years the White House announced Friday. According to The Hill , the Trump administration said…

Reporting· Mar 21, 2025

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