UAE's Flydubai says Boeing delays hurt airline’s expansion plans The Virginia-based plane-maker has been beset by plane delivery delays since its best-selling narrow-body aircraft, the 737 MAX, was flagged for safety concerns and experienced technical problems and additional quality control processes. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on Middle East business, climate change, AI, tech
Trump adds to Gulf portfolio with Dubai tower deal The Trump Organization and Dar Global have unveiled a new development, adding to others in Oman and Saudi Arabia this year. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Tech investment slump reaching critical stage for cash strapped Middle East startups Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
China, UAE hold air force drills in Xinjiang as defense relations grow The joint air force training exercise, dubbed Falcon Shield, began on Wednesday in the northwest Xinjiang province of China and will continue until late July. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Middle East startups see funding fall by 34% in first half of 2024 By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on Middle East business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis What's next for Turkey-UAE ties as economic cooperation hits record high? By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis Can Modi fast-track India-Mideast-Europe corridor post-reelection? By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Interview G42-Microsoft partnership in Kenya 'just the beginning,' says UAE trade minister With Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade
Israel, UAE agree Emiratis can stay without visas for 90 days Diplomats from the two Middle East countries also struck agreements on investment and aviation. By Al-Monitor Staff
First UAE delegation visits Israel amid Palestinian opposition Palestinians continue to oppose the UAE's normalization with Israel, as UAE and Israeli officials sign agreement on visa-free travel in Tel Aviv today. By Al-Monitor Staff
UAE delegation arrives in Israel The first official delegation has arrived from the United Arab Emirates to Israel to sign four cooperation agreements, including a visa-exemption treaty. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Israeli-Arab lawmakers reject normalization deal with Emirates Many Arab-Israelis disagree with the stance taken by the Joint List against the normalization deal with the United Arab Emirates. By Afif Abu Much In Baqa al-Gharbiyye, reporting on business and tech
As China-Iran talks continue, Beijing keeps up outreach to Gulf While Iran and China are still working to finalize a 25-year strategic partnership plan, Chinese officials continue to expand bilateral ties with the Gulf, something that could have unexpected implications for Iran-GCC ties. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Virus may restrict first UAE visit to Israeli airport COVID-19 concerns may keep Emirati diplomats in the airport during their first official visit to Israel, which is experiencing an outbreak. By Al-Monitor Staff
Israel’s Cabinet ratifies Abraham Accords Shortly before the Cabinet approved the normalization agreement with the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke over the phone and agreed to meet "soon." By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
As US elections near, GCC states chart middle course between US and China Former Vice President and Democratic candidate for president Joe Biden's previous statement to make Saudi Arabia a 'pariah' hangs over the region. By Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
For Arab youth, the future is in the Gulf The most recent Arab Youth Survey shows the United States is gaining ground on Russia and China as perceived "allies." By Week in Review
Israel hopes aviation agreement warms up ties with Jordan Israel and Jordan sign agreement to allow overflights flights through each other's airspace. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Intel: Oman ambassador returns to Syria With much of Syria now under Syrian President Basher al-Assad's control, some Arab states are slowly considering the reopening of foreign missions in Damascus. By Joe Snell
Israeli, Emirati diplomats meet in Germany The meeting was the countries' first since signing a normalization agreement last month. By Al-Monitor Staff