Egypt’s Sisi sees enhanced Gulf unity without Muslim Brotherhood
Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi paid tribute in an interview to the critical support from “brother” Gulf Arab states and called the formation of a joint Arab force a (more…)
United Arab Emirates signs defense agreements with Ukraine
ABU DHABI – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko traveled here for a defense exhibition last month and held talks with the United Arab Emirates on military cooperation. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
King’s inexperienced son reorganizes Saudi defense ministry
ABU DHABI — King Salman’s youngest son has launched a reorganization of the Saudi Defense Ministry which is raising questions about the kingdom’s new leadership. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Pressed by Erdogan, new Saudi king seeks improved Qatar ties
ABU DHABI — Qatar and Saudi Arabia have been exploring the prospect of reconciliation. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
United Arab Emirates launches air operations from Jordan
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has launched air strikes on Islamic State of Iraq and Levant from Jordan. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Report: New Saudi king could seek to engage Muslim Brotherhood
AMMAN — Saudi Arabia, under a new king, could reduce its opposition to the Muslim Brotherhood, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Gulf states bullish on Egypt, commits another $10 billion
ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council has committed another $10 billion in aid to Egypt. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
After suspending operations for a month, UAE returns to ISIL war
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates plans to resume participation in the U.S.-led war against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Saudi nuclear program set back 8 years as oil revenues plummet
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia, strapped by a sharp drop in oil revenue, has slowed down its nuclear energy program. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)