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UAE
Also known as: United Arab Emirates, Emirati
synthesized from dimensionsThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a prominent Gulf state and influential regional powerbroker characterized by a strategic shift toward economic diversification, pragmatic diplomacy, and a sophisticated, albeit complex, security posture. Since the post-Arab Spring era, the UAE has recalibrated its foreign policy to prioritize regional stability, moving away from direct military intervention—such as its withdrawal from the Yemen conflict—toward a model of discreet, consensus-driven mediation. This diplomatic style has positioned the UAE as a bridge-builder between the Global North and South, evidenced by its role in facilitating the 2018 Ethiopia-Eritrea peace, mediating the GERD dispute, and spearheading the 2020 Abraham Accords to normalize ties with Israel.
Economically, the UAE is actively transitioning from a hydrocarbon-dependent model to a knowledge-based, diversified economy. While it remains the world's 9th largest oil producer, the non-oil sector now accounts for over 70% of its GDP. This transformation is driven by aggressive investment in tourism, aviation, logistics, and advanced technology, supported by sovereign wealth funds like ADIA and initiatives such as the National Advanced Sciences Agenda 2031. The country has become a global magnet for high-net-worth individuals and capital, bolstered by FDI reforms and a focus on AI and renewable energy, exemplified by its hosting of COP28 and the development of the Falcon LLM.
Despite its focus on stability, the UAE faces persistent security challenges, primarily stemming from regional tensions with Iran. As a primary target for Iranian-aligned missile and drone attacks, the nation has seen its critical infrastructure, including Al Dhafra Air Base and data centers, targeted. These threats, combined with a long-standing territorial dispute over Gulf islands, have necessitated a robust defense strategy that includes US security partnerships and advanced air defense capabilities. The UAE maintains a delicate balance, simultaneously condemning Iranian aggression and sovereignty violations while engaging in pragmatic trade and diplomatic dialogue to mitigate risk.
The UAE’s international standing is marked by both its proactive humanitarian and mediation efforts—such as POW exchanges and Gaza relief—and ongoing scrutiny regarding its regional influence and regulatory environment. While it is recognized for its consensus-based approach to conflict, it has also faced criticism for its past military involvement in regional proxy wars and concerns regarding sanctions evasion by intermediaries operating within its borders. Ultimately, the UAE functions as a pivotal, highly agile actor that leverages its economic wealth and strategic geography to navigate the competing interests of global powers and regional rivals alike.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is depicted as a proactive diplomatic mediator and economically diversified Gulf power navigating regional tensions, primarily drawing from analyses by The Washington Institute, Atlantic Council, and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Diplomatically, UAE facilitated the 2018 Ethiopia-Eritrea peace and mediates GERD dispute leveraging ties with Egypt and Ethiopia (The Washington Institute), pursues consensus-based solutions rooted in federalism and tolerance, and employs a quiet, discreet style with persistence in conflict resolution. It withdrew from Yemen pre-October 2023, redirecting to Sudan/Libya while deepening Israel ties (Carnegie), aided Gaza humanitarian corridor, and offered Gaza peacekeeping. UAE condemns Iran strikes as sovereignty violations, with adviser Anwar Gargash calling Iran irrational for ignoring GCC diplomacy (Atlantic Council), while valuing Israel partnerships warily (Horn Review) and maintaining US-Israel security alignment against Iran's militias. Economically, non-oil sector exceeds 70% GDP via SWFs and diversification (Journal of Public and International Affairs), tourism/aviation contributed significantly in 2018 11.1%/13.3% GDP, hosted COP28 in Dubai (CEBRI), attracts HNWI from Lebanon/UK Henley & Partners, signed India trade pact (Kashmir Times), leads Iran trade at $28B (War on the Rocks), and draws $15B Microsoft AI (Manara Magazine). Security challenges include Houthi attacks with Iranian arms (CSIS), Iranian strikes on Al Dhafra base (Atlantic Council), and energy/data targets (Columbia University). UAE opposes territorial misuse Atlantic Council amid post-Arab Spring recalibrations (Carnegie).
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerges from the facts as a prominent Gulf state and regional powerbroker, emphasizing discreet, consensus-driven diplomacy to promote stability and partnerships, according to The Washington Institute discreet consensus-driven diplomacy. It spearheaded the 2020 Abraham Accords, facilitating normalization between Israel and Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan, as noted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace UAE spearheaded Abraham Accords, and pursued gradual normalization with Syria until the Assad regime's fall in December 2024 UAE-Syria normalization. During its 2022-2023 UN Security Council tenure, the UAE acted as a bridge between Global North and South interests UAE UNSC bridge builder. Economically, the UAE drives diversification through initiatives like the National Advanced Sciences Agenda 2031 and increased R&D spending (Journal of Public and International Affairs) UAE sciences agenda 2031, Energy Strategy 2050 UAE Energy Strategy 2050, new trade deals with Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, and negotiations with MERCOSUR and others (Cato Institute) UAE new trade deals, and tech innovation via the Technology Innovation Institute's Falcon LLM TII Falcon model. It attracts high-net-worth individuals from Iran and Pakistan (Henley & Partners) Iran HNW to UAE and hosted COP28 in Dubai UAE hosted COP28. Security-wise, the UAE faces Iranian threats, including missile/drone attacks on infrastructure, data centers, and bases like Al Dhafra (Atlantic Council, Resecurity, UN OCHA) UAE primary Iranian target, a territorial dispute over Gulf islands (BTI Project) Iran-UAE islands dispute, past Yemen involvement UAE Yemen withdrawal, and sanctions on Dubai firms aiding Hezbollah (U.S. Treasury, Wilson Center) UAE Hezbollah sanctions. UAE officials assert rights to retaliate (Atlantic Council), coordinates on regional issues (Carnegie), and pursues security pacts like with Ukraine (Council on Foreign Relations).
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a major Middle Eastern actor emphasizing economic diversification away from oil dependency, regional stability, and pragmatic diplomacy. According to the Journal of Public and International Affairs (Behdad Gilzad Kohan, Hamid Dahouei), the UAE initiated diversification in the 1980s, prompted by events like oil price volatility and the 2008 crisis, focusing on vertical expansion into tourism, aviation, logistics, manufacturing in chemicals and aerospace via entities like Senaat and Mubadala, and initiatives like UAE Vision 2021 for digital and knowledge economies. Sovereign wealth funds, notably ADIA channeling oil revenues globally, mirror Saudi strategies per the same source. Oil remains significant, with UAE as the world's 9th largest producer (16% GDP, 49% exports per CEBRI), yet FDI reforms enable full foreign ownership in sectors, drawing $12.7B to Dubai in 2019.
In foreign policy, UAE pursues de-escalation, stabilizing ties with Iran via trade and diplomacy (Atlantic Council), prioritizing normalization with Iran, Israel, and others for stability (The Washington Institute), and leading Abraham Accords as trade framework (Arab Reform Initiative). It condemned Iran's missile strikes (Atlantic Council), intercepted attacks with air defenses, and faced infrastructure hits like Shah gas field drone attack. UAE withdrew from Yemen amid Saudi tensions (CSIS, The New Yorker), joined BRICS (Carnegie; Cornelius Adebahr), cultivated China/Russia ties (Carnegie; Amr Hamzawy), and advanced Gaza UN resolutions (The Washington Institute). Security drives Abu Dhabi's conflict resolution for economic transition (The Washington Institute).
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerges from the facts as a prominent Gulf state central to regional conflicts, energy markets, and shifting alliances. It faces repeated Iranian missile, drone, and projectile attacks targeting military bases like Al Dhafra Air Base, energy infrastructure, civilian sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and even Amazon data centers, prompting US advisories for citizens to leave (Resecurity). According to the Atlantic Council, the majority of Iranian attacks hit Gulf countries, with UAE primary. The UAE participates in Yemen operations alongside Saudi Arabia, stalling Houthi expansion via support and interdiction (CSIS), while countering Iranian influence through US security partnerships and quiet Israel alignment (Atlantic Council). Post-Arab Spring, per Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Amr Hamzawy, the UAE recalibrated foreign policy, used oil revenues for military enhancements, aligned against Islamists, and recently coordinated with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye on Israel pressures. Economically, UAE oil routes via Fujairah offer alternate capacities of 3.5-5.5 mbpd (Deloitte), supplies 90.5% of Japan's imports alongside Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and features cost-competitive production (CEBRI). It pursues energy transition strategies (Penn State) and early nuclear power programs (National Academies). Anwar Gargash, UAE presidential adviser, critiqued Iran's irrationality (Atlantic Council). UAE is subject to USTR Section 301 investigations alongside other nations.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerges as a major regional power in the Middle East with significant political, military, economic, and diplomatic influence, according to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (Amr Hamzawy) Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE influential. It has been deeply involved in the Yemen conflict, participating in the Saudi-led coalition against Iran-backed Houthis Yemen proxy war, but withdrew militarily, leading to Saudi efforts to unify anti-Houthi forces (The New Yorker) UAE withdrawal from Yemen and tensions with Saudi over southern Yemen advances (CSIS) UAE-Saudi Yemen contention. The UAE wields military capabilities that perpetuate regional violence (Carnegie; Amr Hamzawy) UAE military perpetuates violence, faces Iranian objectives to weaken it (CSIS) Iran targets UAE, and has endured Iranian-aligned DDoS attacks (Resecurity) DDoS on UAE. Diplomatically, it has shifted toward nonviolent policies (Carnegie; Amr Hamzawy) UAE prioritizes diplomacy, provided humanitarian aid (Carnegie; Amr Hamzawy) UAE humanitarian relief, mediated Russia-Ukraine POW exchanges (The Washington Institute) UAE POW mediation, collaborated with Israel on water management (Carnegie; Amr Hamzawy) UAE-Israel water cooperation, and joined GCC condemnation of Iran over disputed islands (Middle East Forum; JNS; Yuval David) GCC on UAE islands. Economically, despite oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz (Trends Research) UAE oil via Hormuz and LNG risks (CSIS) UAE LNG risks, it invests in renewables (Geoprogress Edition; Simona Epasto) UAE renewable investments, models energy transitions like EIEM (Penn State Center) EIEM model, and attracts millionaires as the top 2025 wealth magnet (Henley & Partners) UAE wealth inflow, while competing with Saudi for AI hubs (CSIS) UAE-Saudi AI competition. However, UAE firms have been linked to sanctions evasion by proxies (Los Angeles Times) UAE sanctions intermediaries.
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Mar 5, 2025 44 facts
accountPrior to October 2023, the United Arab Emirates withdrew from Yemen, redirected its attention to other conflict zones, and deepened its diplomatic, trade, and security ties with Israel.
claimThe post-October 2023 conflict has disrupted the regional agendas of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, despite their shared interest with Egypt and Türkiye in conflict resolution.
claimThe 2023 diplomatic success between Saudi Arabia and Iran led to a decrease in military confrontations in Yemen, a partial withdrawal of Saudi and Emirati forces, and a noticeable decrease in Houthi aggression against Saudi and Emirati territories.
claimThe United Arab Emirates was the only Arab state that expressed a willingness to participate in a peacekeeping force in Gaza after the war, though it struggled to achieve meaningful concessions from Israel regarding a ceasefire or humanitarian aid.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran recalibrated their foreign policies in response to the instability and shifting landscape caused by the Arab Spring.
claimIran’s diplomatic and economic gains achieved between 2020 and 2023, including restored relations with Saudi Arabia, revitalized trade with the UAE, and emerging dialogues with Egypt and Jordan, have eroded due to the strains of the war.
claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates utilized increased oil revenues during the Arab Spring to enhance their military capabilities, seek protection guarantees from the United States, and diversify their alliances.
claimThe Arab Spring uprisings caused radical changes to the foreign policies of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran, similar to how previous conflicts like the Iran-Iraq War, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and the American invasion of Iraq reshaped the region.
claimTo counter the rise of Islamist groups following the 2011 Arab Spring, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates aligned themselves with military and secular elites who opposed those Islamist groups across the region.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Türkiye have rejected Israeli plans for the displacement of Palestinians, settlement expansion, and the violation of Lebanese sovereignty.
claimRegional actors are currently involved in direct or proxy conflicts: Israel is in tension with Iran; Türkiye is intervening in Syria and Iraq; the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are militarily involved in Yemen; and Egypt is involved in Libya, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa.
claimThe United Arab Emirates faced difficulty mitigating tensions between Israel and Iran, as escalating hostilities undermined the country's efforts to shield the Gulf region from the fallout of the broader conflict.
accountThe United Arab Emirates has ended its military involvement in Yemen and redirected its focus toward influencing civil conflicts in Sudan and Libya while maintaining close ties with Israel.
claimIran expanded trade and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates and initiated limited political engagement with Egypt as part of a strategic pivot to reduce regional tensions.
claimThe United Arab Emirates pursued a gradual normalization process with Syria, which concluded in December 2024 with the fall of the Assad regime.
claimTürkiye coordinated with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to exert pressure on the Israeli government to halt military operations and end the war.
claimThe United Arab Emirates spearheaded the 2020 Abraham Accords, which led Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan to normalize their diplomatic relations with Israel.
claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sought to contain Iranian regional expansion in Bahrain, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
claimThe wars in Gaza and Lebanon, combined with Israel’s rejection of the two-state solution, presented significant challenges to the United Arab Emirates' efforts to consolidate regional and international alliances.
claimThe unexpected collapse of the Assad regime in Syria destabilized the region and forced the United Arab Emirates to confront the resurgence of armed militias aligned with political Islam, an ideology the United Arab Emirates considers the greatest security threat to the Middle East.
claimTürkiye has achieved strategic gains in Syria by capitalizing on Iran’s diminishing influence in the Arab Mashreq and coordinating diplomatically with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.
accountRegional powers including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, and Iran actively sought to secure their national interests during the instability following the 2011 uprisings.
claimPrior to October 7, 2023, Israel established security alliances with major Arab states including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Türkiye.
claimThe United Arab Emirates shifted its foreign policy priorities following its withdrawal from Yemen.
claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates acquired advanced technological systems from China and modern weapons from Russia to reduce their reliance on Western powers and expand international partnerships.
claimInternational focus prior to the October 2023 Gaza war was largely directed toward the normalization of the Abraham Accords, which involved Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco.
claimThe United Arab Emirates cultivated strong ties with China and Russia to reinforce its international influence.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran possess significant political, military, economic, and diplomatic influence that allows them to impact regional stability in the Middle East.
perspectiveThe United Arab Emirates seeks to influence postwar scenarios in Gaza by positioning itself as a pragmatic player capable of bridging divides and advancing a cooperative regional framework.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Türkiye have collectively called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon and an end to all military operations in the region.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Türkiye have provided humanitarian relief to affected Palestinian and Lebanese populations and coordinated diplomatic efforts to press global powers to intervene in the Middle East.
claimIsrael, Iran, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates continue to wield military capabilities in ways that perpetuate cycles of violence and delay meaningful collective action in the Middle East.
accountIn 2015, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain launched a military intervention as part of the 'Arab Coalition' to counter the Houthi movement in Yemen, which led to repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi and Emirati territories until 2023.
accountIsrael established bilateral counterterrorism agreements with Egypt and collaborated with Jordan and the United Arab Emirates on water resource management.
claimSaudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar possess the financial and political capital necessary to influence outcomes in Syria and the broader Levant.
claimThe United Arab Emirates is exploring collaborations with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to stabilize Syria and the broader Levant region to mitigate risks associated with regional instability.
claimThe United Arab Emirates focused its foreign policy on areas such as Sudan following the outbreak of the Sudanese civil war in 2023.
claimIn 2011, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates perceived the Arab Spring uprisings as a destabilizing force that threatened to empower political Islam movements and increase Iranian influence in the region, specifically in Bahrain and Yemen.
accountThe Egyptian government coordinated with the United Arab Emirates and France to curb the Libyan civil war and foster national consensus.
claimBefore October 7, 2023, regional actors adopted varied strategies to increase security: Saudi Arabia sought to ease tensions with Iran, the United Arab Emirates focused on deepening cooperation with Israel, Egypt prioritized national security amidst domestic challenges, and Türkiye reduced its engagement in regional conflicts.
claimSaudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt are increasingly prioritizing diplomacy and nonviolent foreign policies over military involvement in protracted conflicts to address their national security concerns.
claimThe governments of Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi), Kuwait (Kuwait City), and Bahrain (Manama) distanced themselves from Türkiye, citing the country's perceived hostility and interference in Arab affairs.
claimThe feasibility of a collective regional security endeavor led by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran is contingent on overcoming significant obstacles, including mutual distrust, conflicting strategic goals, and the divergent policies of their respective governments.
measurementThe proxy war in Yemen, fought between Iran-backed Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions of people between 2015 and 2023.
Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org Mar 1, 2026 20 facts
perspectiveThe United Arab Emirates government opposes the use of regional territories to settle disputes or expand conflicts.
perspectiveThe United Arab Emirates condemned Iran’s missile strikes as a direct violation of sovereignty and international law, and criticized Iran's efforts to regionalize the conflict.
accountFollowing joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against US military bases in the United Arab Emirates, specifically Al Dhafra Air Base.
accountFollowing joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against US military bases in the United Arab Emirates, including Al Dhafra Air Base.
perspectiveAnwar Gargash, a diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, characterized Iran's approach as irrational and stated that Iran was isolating itself by failing to respond to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) diplomacy.
perspectiveAnwar Gargash, a diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, characterized Iran’s approach as irrational and stated that Iran is isolating itself by ignoring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) diplomacy.
accountIn the escalation linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian missiles or projectiles hit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, despite none of these states launching attacks against Iran from their territory.
claimThe United Arab Emirates maintains a security partnership with the United States while simultaneously aligning with Israel on regional concerns, specifically regarding Iran’s missile program and its network of regional militias.
claimThe United Arab Emirates maintains a security partnership with the United States and quietly aligns with Israel regarding concerns over Iran's missile program and regional militia network.
claimUnited Arab Emirates officials asserted the country's full right to respond and take necessary measures to protect its territory, people, and interests following recent strikes.
accountIranian missile and drone attacks in the United Arab Emirates caused damage to civilian sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including hotels, airports, and the Jebel Ali free zone.
perspectiveThe United Arab Emirates government condemned Iran’s missile strikes as a direct violation of sovereignty and international law.
claimThe United Arab Emirates has invested in stabilizing its relationship with Iran, resulting in increased trade, renewed diplomatic ties, and joint efforts to prevent escalation in the Persian Gulf.
claimUnited Arab Emirates officials asserted the country’s “full right to respond” and take all necessary measures to protect its territory, people, and interests following recent strikes.
accountDuring the escalation linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian missiles or projectiles hit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, despite none of these states launching attacks against Iran.
accountUnited Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed solidarity, warned against further escalation, and called for restraint and diplomacy following recent regional events.
accountThe United Arab Emirates' air defense systems successfully intercepted several Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, though falling debris caused damage and casualties.
claimIran expanded the circle of combatants by targeting infrastructure in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
accountDuring the conflict, Iran targeted infrastructure in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
claimThe United Arab Emirates has invested in stabilizing its relationship with Iran, evidenced by growing trade, renewed diplomatic ties, and joint efforts to prevent escalation in the Persian Gulf.
The Arab Approach to Mediation—Reshaping Diplomacy in a ... washingtoninstitute.org 16 facts
accountThe United Arab Emirates played a pivotal role in the 2018 Ethiopia-Eritrea peace agreement.
claimThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) mediates the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia, utilizing its deep relationships with both countries.
claimThe United Arab Emirates' focus on consensus-based solutions is rooted in the country's federal history, the values of tolerance, and its national identity.
claimThe United Arab Emirates' diplomatic style is characterized by a quiet and discreet approach, trust in their ability to ensure confidentiality, and the capacity to talk with all sides of a conflict.
claimThe United Arab Emirates' conflict resolution style is characterized by a balance of national interests and the common good, strong relationship-building, consistency, innovation, a positive negotiation approach, and persistence.
accountThe United Arab Emirates played a critical role in securing an agreement between the European Commission, Cyprus, the United States, and the United Kingdom to activate a maritime corridor for humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
perspectiveThe United Arab Emirates champions discreet, consensus-driven diplomacy to foster long-term stability and robust partnerships.
accountDuring its 2022-2023 tenure on the UN Security Council, the United Arab Emirates acted as a 'bridge builder' between the Global North and South, representing Middle Eastern interests.
accountThe United Arab Emirates hosted the COP28 summit in Dubai.
claimThe United Arab Emirates approaches conflict by developing long-term understandings and remaining open to locally developed solutions.
claimAbu Dhabi's approach to conflict resolution is driven by the need for security and stability in the broader region as the United Arab Emirates transitions from relying on oil revenues towards a sustainable, diversified economy.
accountThe United Arab Emirates advanced two Gaza resolutions in the UN Security Council in 2023, which serves as an example of the regional approach to protecting civilians and human rights.
claimThe United Arab Emirates has prioritized de-escalation and normalization with Iran, Israel, Turkey, Qatar, and Syria to support its focus on regional stability and economic diversification.
claimThe United Arab Emirates is likely to refrain from actively seeking out mediation opportunities, agreeing only if conditions align with its interests and where it perceives it can play a role or secure a win-win outcome.
accountThe United Arab Emirates mediated the largest exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine in January 2024 using a strategy of discretion and quiet diplomacy.
accountThe United Arab Emirates facilitated prisoner-of-war exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.
Reforming Iran's Energy Policy: Strategies for Sustainability ... jpia.princeton.edu Apr 22, 2025 15 facts
referenceThe UAE and Saudi Arabia utilized their oil revenues to fuel economic diversification and achieve high growth rates by managing their wealth through Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), according to Alhashel (2015).
measurementIn 2018, the United Arab Emirates' tourism industry contributed 11.1 percent to the GDP, while the aviation sector generated $47.4 billion USD, which accounted for 13.3 percent of the GDP, according to Antwi‐Boateng and Al Jaberi (2022).
measurementThe non-oil sector of the United Arab Emirates currently accounts for over 70 percent of its GDP, a result of a deliberate state policy of diversification, as reported by Langton (2018).
claimThe United Arab Emirates has launched the National Advanced Sciences Agenda 2031 and increased R&D spending to drive long-term economic growth.
claimSaudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the UAE's Energy Strategy 2050 demonstrate the importance of long-term planning and international partnerships in achieving energy sustainability for energy-rich Middle Eastern nations.
claimSovereign wealth funds in the United Arab Emirates, such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), channel oil revenues into global investments.
claimThe United Arab Emirates' manufacturing sector targets chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace, supported by entities such as Senaat and Mubadala.
claimSaudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the United Arab Emirates' economic approach both emphasize innovation, private sector growth, and global investment through sovereign wealth funds, specifically the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
claimThe United Arab Emirates' economic diversification strategy focuses on vertical diversification by introducing new non-oil sectors such as tourism, aviation, and logistics to reduce reliance on oil revenues.
accountThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) began its economic diversification efforts in the 1980s, driven by global events including the 2008 global economic crisis, the 2002 SARS pandemic, and oil price volatility in 1980 and 2012.
claimThe United Arab Emirates is positioning itself as a resilient and globally competitive economy through infrastructure enhancements, competitive regulations, and advancements in petrochemicals, according to Antwi‐Boateng and Al Jaberi (2022).
measurementForeign direct investment (FDI) laws in the United Arab Emirates allow complete foreign ownership in selected sectors, and Dubai attracted $12.7 billion USD in Greenfield Projects in early 2019, according to Antwi‐Boateng and Al Jaberi (2022).
claimThe United Arab Emirates' initiatives such as the UAE Vision 2021 and the Emirates Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy aim to foster innovation and technological advancement through investments in the digital economy and knowledge-based industries.
claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have adopted strategies to reduce reliance on oil revenues by investing in non-oil sectors, including tourism, logistics, manufacturing, and the digital economy.
referenceThe energy reforms of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Norway, particularly the management and structure of their Sovereign Wealth Funds, serve as useful case studies for identifying feasible implementation strategies for Iran.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com Mar 17, 2026 9 facts
claimThe United States advised American citizens to immediately leave Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen due to escalating Iranian strikes and planned US retaliatory strikes.
accountIranian missile and drone attacks have targeted civilian and military infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Qatar.
claimMajor airspace across Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Syria remains challenging, resulting in widespread flight cancellations and diversions.
accountAt least three Amazon data centers in the UAE and Bahrain have been damaged by Iranian drone strikes.
measurementWithin 24 hours of the first United States-Israeli strikes, over 1,100 commercial ships in UAE, Qatari, Omani, and Iranian waters experienced navigation failures due to GPS spoofing.
accountIran has targeted key oil export infrastructure in Fujairah (UAE), Duqm (Oman), and Salalah (Oman) as part of a retaliatory campaign following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory.
accountThe United Arab Emirates suspended operations at the Shah gas field following a drone attack.
measurementTotalEnergies reported a 15% loss in oil and gas output due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran causing field closures across the Middle East, including in the UAE, Qatar, and Iraq.
claimIranian-aligned hacktivist groups have conducted DDoS attacks against government and private-sector organizations in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Oman.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org Mar 11, 2019 8 facts
claimThe Houthis have used Iranian weapons and parts, including ballistic missiles and drones, to threaten shipping near the Bab el Mandeb Strait and to attack land-based targets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
claimThe Houthis have used Iranian weapons and parts, including ballistic missiles and drones, to threaten shipping near the Bab el Mandeb Strait and to attack land-based targets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
claimIran's strategic objectives in Yemen include retaining or increasing its influence along the Red Sea and weakening Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
claimStarting around 2016, as the conflict in Yemen intensified due to the involvement of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Iran increased its aid to the Houthis.
claimHouthi expansion in Yemen has stalled due to Saudi and United Arab Emirates support for local actors and aggressive interdiction efforts.
claimHouthi expansion in Yemen has stalled due to Saudi and UAE support for local actors and aggressive interdiction efforts.
claimIranian activism and the proliferation of Iranian-backed non-state actors have alarmed regional governments, including Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco, facilitating broader regional balancing against Iran.
perspectiveIran's strategic objectives in Yemen include retaining and increasing its influence along the Red Sea, as well as weakening Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Private Wealth Migration 2025 | Press Release - Henley & Partners henleyglobal.com Jun 24, 2025 7 facts
measurementLebanon is expected to see a net outflow of 200 high-net-worth individuals in 2025, with many relocating to Cyprus, Greece, and the UAE.
claimAffluent individuals are relocating from the United Kingdom to tax-friendly jurisdictions including the UAE, Monaco, and Malta, as well as lifestyle havens such as Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Switzerland.
measurementIran is expected to see a net outflow of 200 high-net-worth individuals to the UAE in 2025.
measurementPakistan is projected to see a net outflow of 100 high-net-worth individuals to the UAE in 2025.
quoteAndrew Amoils, Head of Research at New World Wealth, stated: "If one reviews the fastest growing wealth markets in the world over the past decade, it is noticeable that most of these countries are either popular destinations for migrating millionaires — such as Montenegro, the UAE, Malta, the USA, and Costa Rica — or emerging market tech hubs like China, India, and Taiwan. This demonstrates the importance of millionaire migration in driving new wealth formation in a country."
measurementThe United Arab Emirates is the world's leading wealth magnet for 2025, with a projected net inflow of 9,800 relocating millionaires.
claimThe United Arab Emirates is the world's most sought-after wealth haven, with a projected net inflow of 9,800 high-net-worth individuals, driven by demand from the UK, India, Russia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, and facilitated by golden visa options.
Iran and Middle East conflict impacts global economy - Deloitte deloitte.com Mar 18, 2026 6 facts
measurementApproximately 10% of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates transiting through the Strait of Hormuz was destined for the European Union.
measurementIn 2024, 90.5% of Japan’s total oil imports by volume originated from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait.
measurementAlternate oil routes from Saudi Arabia through the Red Sea and from the United Arab Emirates through Fujairah have a combined capacity of 3.5 mbpd to 5.5 mbpd.
claimThere are no alternate export routes for liquified natural gas (LNG) from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to countries outside the region.
measurementAlternate oil transport routes, such as the Saudi Arabian route through the Red Sea and the United Arab Emirates route through Fujairah, have a combined capacity of 3.5 mbpd to 5.5 mbpd, leaving roughly three-quarters of supplies blocked at the Strait of Hormuz.
measurementIn 2025, 112 billion cubic meters of liquified natural gas (LNG) from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates traveled through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Conflict Brief: The High Cost of Attacking Energy Infrastructure energypolicy.columbia.edu Mar 19, 2026 5 facts
accountIsraeli forces conducted strikes on the South Pars gas field in Iran, which led to retaliatory attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant and energy assets in the UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
accountEarlier in the conflict, Iran struck energy infrastructure including Ras Laffan Industrial City, refineries, ports, gas fields, and desalination facilities located in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
accountFollowing the Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field, Iran retaliated by causing extensive damage to Qatar's Ras Laffan, which is the world's largest LNG plant, and targeted oil fields and refineries in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
claimDaniel Sternoff notes that there is significant potential for further damage to energy infrastructure, specifically mentioning Qatar LNG facilities, UAE facilities, and upstream oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
claimA group of foreign ministers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Turkey issued a joint statement that was directly critical of Iran.
War in the Middle East and the Role of AI-Powered Cyberattacks manaramagazine.org Mar 13, 2026 5 facts
accountDuring the conflict, Iranian drone strikes targeted commercial data centers used by major cloud providers in the Gulf, disrupting digital services for users in the UAE and Bahrain.
measurementMicrosoft has invested over $15 billion into United Arab Emirates AI projects, Amazon Web Services is building multi-billion-dollar data hubs in Saudi Arabia, and Google has announced a $10 billion AI cloud center in Saudi Arabia.
measurementMicrosoft has invested over $15 billion into artificial intelligence projects in the United Arab Emirates.
accountIranian drones struck Amazon Web Services data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in early March 2026.
quoteA US expert observed that United Arab Emirates authorities 'will have to resolve [these] very quickly' after strikes on their cloud hubs.
War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Feb 24, 2026 4 facts
claimUkraine expects to finalize a ten-year security agreement with the United Arab Emirates shortly.
claimUkraine has signed ten-year security agreements with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with a similar agreement with the United Arab Emirates expected to be finalized soon.
claimUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized his visits to Middle Eastern countries as successful, noting that "historic" security agreements were reached with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, while also engaging in work with Jordan and Kuwait, and noting interest from Bahrain and Oman.
claimUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to discuss regional security matters related to the ongoing war with Iran.
United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org 4 facts
claimThe Gulf region is experiencing low oil prices, which is affecting the ability of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to maintain a cohesive approach to regional crises.
accountThe conflict in Yemen became a major point of contention between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates when the Southern Transitional Council breached borders and moved into areas of Hadhramaut and the Mahra province, which Saudi Arabia viewed as contrary to its interests.
perspectiveAmbassador Ziadeh believes that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will attempt to lower tensions between themselves due to concerns about regional instability and the need for cooperation on defense mechanisms.
claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are competing for investment and both aspire to be hubs for artificial intelligence.
Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - CEBRI cebri.org Sep 22, 2025 4 facts
claimThe 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2023.
claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are notable for cost-competitive and emissions-efficient oil and gas production, while Norway is notable for low-emissions production across both oil and natural gas.
measurementIn the United Arab Emirates, which is the world's 9th largest oil producer, oil rents account for 16% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and fossil fuels account for 49% of exports.
claimCountries such as Canada, Brazil, Norway, Russia, Argentina, the UAE, India, and Indonesia face significant challenges in navigating energy and economic transitions due to uneven renewable competitiveness, a secondary role in low-carbon value chains, and weaker macroeconomic conditions, despite having relatively competitive oil and gas production profiles.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net Mar 13, 2026 4 facts
claimYemen, Libya, and Sudan suffer from regional competition and fragmentation resulting from the rivalry between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt against Türkiye and Qatar.
claimPost-Arab Spring regional competition involved a rivalry between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt against Türkiye and Qatar, which included a 3-year boycott of Qatar by its neighbors.
claimRegional political dynamics are currently characterized by Saudi-Turkish distrust, relatively recent Egyptian-Turkish normalization, acute Saudi-Emirati rivalry, the fragility of Syria, the weakness of the Lebanese state, and internal rivalries within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
claimThe United Arab Emirates was the leading Arab proponent of the Abraham Accords, presenting the agreements as a transformative framework for expanded trade and commerce.
Iran and the Gulf: Why Hedging Is No Longer Enough warontherocks.com Feb 20, 2026 3 facts
measurementThe United Arab Emirates was Iran's second-largest trading partner after China in 2024, with trade volume reaching $28.2 billion.
accountThe United Arab Emirates and Bahrain normalized diplomatic relations with Israel in 2020.
claimUnilateral security mechanisms, such as the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan and United Arab Emirates–India arrangements, do not alleviate the immediate security dilemma faced by Gulf states.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com Mar 12, 2026 3 facts
claimSaudi Arabia is attempting to unify anti-Houthi forces in southern Yemen following the military withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates and the collapse of a militia previously backed by the UAE.
accountSaudi Arabia is attempting to unify anti-Houthi forces in southern Yemen following the military withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates and the collapse of a militia previously backed by the UAE.
claimSaudi Arabia is attempting to unify anti-Houthi forces in southern Yemen following the military withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates and the collapse of a militia previously backed by the UAE.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org Sep 12, 2023 3 facts
claimThe U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Hossein Asadollah in 2021 for selling electronics in the United Arab Emirates through the Dubai-based company Hemera Infotech FZCO in support of Meghad Amini, a financial facilitator for Hezbollah.
claimThe U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Mostafa Puriya in 2021 for selling electronics in the United Arab Emirates through the company Hemera Infotech FZCO in support of Meghad Amini, a financial facilitator for Hezbollah.
claimThe United States sanctioned Abdi Nasir Ali Mahamud in 2021 for acting as a financial intermediary for Said al Jamal, specifically by using his position as managing director of the UAE-based company Adoon General Trading FZE to transfer substantial funds.
Sustainability through business model innovation and climate ... nature.com Jan 20, 2025 2 facts
claimThe Asian subset of countries analyzed in the research includes India, Iran, China, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
claimThe Asian sample in the study comprises 11 developing countries: India, Iran, China, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Energy Transition Literature - PSU Center for Energy Law and Policy celp.psu.edu May 20, 2024 2 facts
referenceThe article 'A Sustainable Energy Transition Strategy for the United Arab Emirates' analyzes energy demand and renewable resource availability to establish the economics of different energy transition paths in the UAE.
referenceThe Emirates Integrated Energy Model (EIEM) is a bottom-up energy-financial model designed to study the impact of sustainable energy transition options on carbon dioxide emissions and energy system costs in the United Arab Emirates.
What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets? - CSIS csis.org Mar 6, 2026 2 facts
measurementA one-month halt in supply from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates would remove approximately 7 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the global market.
claimThe current Gulf conflict highlights the transit and geopolitical risks associated with liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.
The Axis of Instability: Iran, Proxy Warfare, and the Fragmenting ... meforum.org Feb 20, 2026 2 facts
claimIn early 2026, the United Arab Emirates and the African Union Commission issued a formal joint statement asserting that Iran's occupation of three islands constitutes a violation of sovereignty and the U.N. Charter.
claimThe Gulf Cooperation Council’s December communiqué condemned Iran's actions regarding the islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, which are associated with the United Arab Emirates, framing the behavior as inconsistent with de-escalation and confidence-building.
Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... ciris.info Feb 14, 2026 2 facts
perspectiveThe United Arab Emirates stated that the Middle East requires a long-term solution ahead of US-Iran crisis talks.
claimAnwar Gargash of the United Arab Emirates expressed support for an Iran-US deal on February 3, 2026, ahead of scheduled talks.
Escalation in the Middle East and Beyond unocha.org 7 days ago 2 facts
claimIranian strikes have killed or injured civilians, including migrant workers, in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
claimIranian strikes have caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org Mar 11, 2026 2 facts
World Trade Without the US | Cato Institute cato.org 2 facts
claimThe MERCOSUR trade bloc has resumed negotiations with Canada on a proposed trade agreement, expects to conclude a deal with the United Arab Emirates, and is advancing negotiations with India, Indonesia, Japan, and Vietnam.
claimThe United Arab Emirates has concluded new trade deals with Kenya, Malaysia, and New Zealand, and is pursuing trade talks with the European Union, Japan, China, Korea, Australia, Pakistan, India, Turkey, and MERCOSUR.
Iran Country Report 2026 - BTI Transformation Index bti-project.org 2 facts
The International Implications of the Russo-Ukrainian War link.springer.com 2 facts
claimThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but did not implement concrete measures to deter further Russian aggression.
claimThe Atlantic Council published research in 2022 analyzing how the war in Ukraine is influencing Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to re-evaluate their diplomatic strategies regarding United States pressure concerning China.
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org Mar 2, 2026 2 facts
claimIn 2019, Iran attacked oil installations in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia following the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and the reimposition of economic sanctions.
accountIn 2019, Iran attacked oil installations in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia following the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and the subsequent reimposition of economic sanctions.
Conflict in the Middle East and the Impact on the Global Economy trendsresearch.org Mar 7, 2026 2 facts
measurementThe Strait of Hormuz is 39 kilometers (24 miles) wide and is located between Iran on one side and the United Arab Emirates and Oman on the other, connecting the Arabian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
claimCrude oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz originates from Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The Strategic Dilemmas : Iranian Politics, the U.S. strategy ... hornreview.org Mar 16, 2026 1 fact
claimThe United Arab Emirates and Bahrain continue to value economic and technological partnerships with Israel, but remain wary of appearing complicit in policies that inflame regional tensions or provoke Iranian retaliation.
Europe's Strategic Shift: Navigating a New Geopolitical Era kashmirtimes.com Feb 10, 2026 1 fact
claimIndia and the United Arab Emirates signed a pact on January 19 aiming to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, with cooperation covering defense and LNG deals.
How Will Cyber Warfare Shape the U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran? csis.org Mar 3, 2026 1 fact
measurementElectronic warfare activity has disrupted GPS and automatic identification systems for more than 1,100 ships across the Gulf region, spanning Iranian, United Arab Emirates, Qatari, and Omani waters.
Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to ... ustr.gov 1 fact
claimThe Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 specific economies: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China (People’s Republic of), Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
How Jeffrey Epstein's intelligence ties go back decades middleeasteye.net Feb 2, 2026 1 fact
claimJeffrey Epstein discussed the United Arab Emirates invading Qatar, obtained intelligence on a €500bn bailout to save the Euro before it occurred, and appeared to possess information that Russia tipped off Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about a failed coup d’etat in 2016.
Analysis - The Iran War: Strategic Implications for Israel, the Gulf ... elnetwork.eu Mar 16, 2026 1 fact
claimThe Gulf states, comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait, are not formal parties to the war with Iran but are positioned at the center of the conflict due to their geographic proximity and vulnerability.
USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to ... ustr.gov Mar 12, 2026 1 fact
claimThe 60 US trade partners subject to the USTR Section 301 investigations regarding forced labor include Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, the European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Iran Responds to Operation Epic Fury with Layered Military, Cyber ... hstoday.us Mar 2, 2026 1 fact
claimIran targeted U.S. forward bases including Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Muwaffaq al-Salti Air Base in Jordan as part of its kinetic retaliation strategy.
What is Open Source Software? - HotWax Systems hotwaxsystems.com Aug 11, 2025 1 fact
referenceThe Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in the UAE developed the Falcon model, which is a high-performing open large language model widely used in enterprise testing.
The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org 1 fact
claimSeveral countries are in the early stages of implementing nuclear power programs or are considering doing so, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Jordan, Lithuania, and Saudi Arabia.
KG-IRAG: A Knowledge Graph-Based Iterative Retrieval-Augmented ... arxiv.org Mar 18, 2025 1 fact
claimThe research on KG-IRAG is partially supported by the Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 1 fact
referenceYoel Guzansky and Yohanan Tzoreff authored an analysis titled 'Gaza, Qatar, and the UAE: The Abraham Accords After Operation Guardian of the Walls' for The Washington Institute, accessed on June 23, 2022.
How Tehran's proxy network could outlast the Iranian regime latimes.com 13 hours ago 1 fact
claimProxy groups, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, utilize front companies and intermediaries in China and the United Arab Emirates to procure advanced weapons technology and drone components while disguising their connections to Iran to evade international sanctions.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org Mar 21, 2024 1 fact
claimAs of 2024, Iran is a member of BRICS, alongside Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and ... frontiersin.org Jun 10, 2024 1 fact
claimGermany maintains energy partnership agreements with Algeria, Angola, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, India, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Norway, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, USA, and Uzbekistan.
A Survey of Incorporating Psychological Theories in LLMs - arXiv arxiv.org 1 fact
referenceThe paper 'CoMIF: Modeling of complex multiple interaction factors for conversation generation' by Yuxuan Chen, Wei Wei, Shixuan Fan, Kaihe Xu, and Dangyang Chen was published in the 'Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Computational Linguistics' in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in January 2025.
Geopolitics of the energy transition: between global challenges and ... geoprogress-edition.eu Oct 26, 2025 1 fact
claimThe United Arab Emirates, despite being a major oil exporter, is investing heavily in renewable energy projects in both developed and developing countries, hosting the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and financing initiatives through the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.