Peskov: Russia-UAE relations are very friendly
According to Peskov, the Russian President and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi have much to discuss, as relations between Russia and the UAE are very friendly
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Tanker attacked off UAE coast by unknown projectile
The cargo ship came under attack off the coast of the UAE. An investigation is underway.
Schengen-style Gulf visa to launch 'soon'
The unified GCC tourist visa will "see the light soon", the Gulf bloc’s secretary-general has said, indicating that the Schengen-style permit is moving closer to launch, Khaleej Times reported.
Middle Easts biggest shipping hub at risk amid Hormuz blockade
Jebel Ali, the largest shipping hub in the Middle East, has come under its most serious strain in decades amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported.
US and UAE hold closed-door talks on Iran - report
White House envoy Steve Witkoff held discussions with the United Arab Emirates’ national security adviser to coordinate a new economic offensive against Tehran, the Axios news website reported.
Iran attacks US bases in Middle East
Iran has carried out drone strikes on U.S. military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, the Iranian army said in a statement.
Shymbulak and Mangystau, UAE and India Days, Airborne Forces Day in Moscow: best photos of August 2026
How was August 2026 in Astana, Mangystau, Moscow, Karelia, Veliky Novgorod, and St. Petersburg? Vest ik Kavkaza shares with our readers he most striking photos from the past month.
US and Iran exchange military attacks for first time in weeks
Iran attacked U.S. military targets in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation for the first American strikes on its territory in a month, in a fresh flare-up of the war that has engulfed the region.
UAE and China to hold joint air force training
The air forces of China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will hold the "Falcon Shield 2026" joint training in Hotan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
Gulf states take-'semi-neutral' stance on Iran - Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said some of U.S. allies in the Middle East have taken a "semi-neutral" stance in the armed conflict between the United States and Iran.
US demands UAE exert economic pressure on Iran - report
The United Arab Emirates suspended financial and economic transactions with Iran following weeks of pressure from the Trump administration, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
UAE Culture Days 2026 Festival opens in Moscow
The UAE Culture Days 2026 festival kicked off in Moscow on Thursday, with the vibrant event taking place on Manezhnaya Square in the heart of the capital. The festival will run until August 23. …
Iran rejects UAE statement on launched missiles
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected a statement by the United Arab Emirates that two ballistic missiles were launched on Tuesday from Iran toward the UAE.
US and UAE discuss regional security in Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone Tuesday with United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan about regional security, the U.S. State Department said.
UAE halts trade transactions with Iran
The United Arab Emirates has announced a halt of all trade, financial, and commercial operations with Iran following its missile attack.
Iran attacks UAE with missiles
UAE air defence systems intercepted missiles launched from Iran, which fell into the sea before reaching land.
Switzerland imposes new sanctions against Russia
Swiss authorities have imposed sanctions against Russian companies, as well as individuals and legal entities.
Date when EAEU-UAE free trade agreement to take effect announced
A Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to take effect on October 6, 2026, Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Trade Minister Andrei Slepnev said.
US-Iran talks to continue on August 3 - Trump
The United States and Iran are set to resume negotiations on August 3, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
UAE to build two terminals to reduce Hormuz reliance
The UAE's DP World will develop two new container terminals in Fujairah on the United Arab Emirates' eastern coast, the global ports operator said as the Gulf state works to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.
