Tracking politics for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
PoliticsMediterranean migrant crisis hits deadliest start in a decade with nearly 1,000 deaths. Explore rescue efforts, policy failures, and humanitarian implications.
PoliticsIranian ballistic missile hits Sharjah facility. Two injured. What you need to know about UAE air defense, safety protocols, and business continuity in the current conflict.
PoliticsHow CIA psychological warfare and hundreds of special forces rescued downed US airmen from Iran over 36 hours—destroying $300M in aircraft to prevent intel leak.
Business & Economy · PoliticsGhanaian worker injured April 6 at Raneen Systems in ICAD after missile interception debris struck facility. What industrial workers in Abu Dhabi need to know about defense-related workplace risks.
Politics · TechnologyIranian drone hits du telecommunications facility in Fujairah on April 6. Minor structural damage reported, but network services remained operational with no injuries.
Business & Economy · PoliticsMaritime security incidents at Khorfakkan Port disrupt UAE supply chains. Learn how port disruptions affect retail prices and import delays for residents.
Politics · Business & EconomySyria's breach of UAE Embassy compound signals deeper security crisis. Gulf investors signal billions in reconstruction funding now at risk for Damascus.
Politics · Business & EconomyTerrorist attacks in DR Congo claim 43 lives, highlighting Central Africa's security crisis. Essential insights for UAE nationals and expat businesses operating in the region.
Politics · Business & Economy12 workers injured by intercepted missile debris in Abu Dhabi. Learn what residents need to know about falling fragments and compensation gaps for expatriates.