Who is Faisal Taghi, alleged drug kingpin extradited from UAE to Netherlands? The UAE and the Netherlands have an extradition treaty, though another alleged drug trafficker sought by the European country was recently released from Emirati custody. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Gulf investment in UK real estate to hit $4B annually, says BLME Research predicts that demographic trends and supply shortages will make the UK's real estate sector a more popular option for investors in the future. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on Middle East business, climate change, AI, tech
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
China, UAE hold air force drills in Xinjiang as defense relations grow 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
Netanyahu calls opening of Saudi skies 'huge breakthrough’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi hailed Saudi Arabia's decision to open its airspace to "all countries" following the UAE-Israel deal. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Israel, UAE sign first agreement on investment, financial services Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said announcements in aviation, tourism, trade and other areas of mutual interest will follow. By Al-Monitor Staff
Israel, UAE discuss establishment of embassies Director General of Israel’s Foreign Ministry Alon Ushpiz said that in talks with UAE officials the two countries are discussing the establishment of embassies. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Report: Emirates airline receives $2 billion from Dubai government Emirates has struggled financially as it works to rebuild its flight network. By Al-Monitor Staff
Three killed in UAE in restaurant gas blasts The two separate explosions in the Emirati cities were blamed on malfunctioning gas connections. By Al-Monitor Staff
First commercial flight from Tel Aviv lands in Abu Dhabi El Al Flight 971 makes history, as first commercial flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
First commercial flight from Israel to UAE follows historic deal The flight is a first step in a normalization process between the countries as an official signing of the agreement is expected next month. By Al-Monitor Staff
Palestinian public diplomacy blitz to block other Arab countries following UAE lead The Palestinian leadership seeks to counter US and lsrael diplomacy with Sudan, Bahrain and Oman to secure another normalization deal. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Turkey tries to settle scores with Palestinian leader backed by the UAE Interpol recently rejected Turkey’s request to arrest dismissed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates, but analysts believe this will not stop Ankara from pursuing Dahlan through other means. By Entsar Abu Jahal
Pompeo makes final stop in Oman amid Israel deal push Oman has been floated as a possible next country to normalize ties with Israel. By Al-Monitor Staff
As Pompeo pushes for Israel deal, Bahrain reaffirms support for two-state solution Pompeo is trying to persuade Bahrain and other countries in the region to join the United Arab Emirates in recognizing Israel. By Al-Monitor Staff
Controversy continues in Israel over US F-35 sale to UAE Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says flatly that he did not know about and did not agree to a deal for Americans to sell F-35 stealth jets to the United Arab Emirates. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs