The league has held preseason games in the United Arab Emirates for three years. It says the impact has been positive, but others say it’s helping a repressive regime.
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Mohammed Dahlan, a Palestinian Exile, on an Arab Vision for Gaza
Mohammed Dahlan, who advises the United Arab Emirates, provided public insights into what Arab governments are privately planning for the battered enclave after the war ends.
Iran’s Missile Capability Is Forcing the West to Weigh a Response
Last year, the world discovered that Iran’s drones were becoming world-class threats and a favorite of the Russians. Now, its revived missile fleet is drawing attention, too.
Blinken Discusses Gaza Aid on Visit to Middle East
The U.S. secretary of state, on a trip to the Middle East that included a meeting with the Saudi crown prince, said such a move would require an end to fighting in Gaza and steps toward a Palestinian state.
Putin Travels to U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia on Rare Trip to Mideast
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia stopped first in the United Arab Emirates and went on to Saudi Arabia. He said the Israel-Hamas war will figure prominently in his discussions.
The Dilemmas of the U.A.E., a Petrostate, Preparing to Host COP28
Climate activists have balked at the fact that a leading oil producer, the United Arab Emirates, is hosting this year’s U.N. climate talks. But Emirati officials say they, too, are grappling with hard questions.
Americans Held Prisoner in Iran Saw Promise of Better Relations
The five Americans who are part of a prisoner swap could be released by September under a complicated agreement with Tehran.
UAE, a US Ally, Looks to China and Russia for Deeper Ties
The United Arab Emirates, which has translated its wealth into outsize global influence, is diverging from U.S. foreign policy — particularly when it comes to isolating Russia and limiting ties with China.
New Mars Map Lets You ‘See the Whole Planet at Once’
Scientists assembled 3,000 images from an Emirati orbiter to create the prettiest atlas yet of the red planet.
Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East
After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.