United Arab Emirates – The Diplomat

The Emerging Contours of Saudi-Emirati Competition in Southeast Asia

Timothy Bettis — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:13:00 +0900

The two gulf states' growing diplomatic and economic outreach to the region is beginning to develop a competitive dynamic.

President Marcos’ Likely Foreign Policy Towards the Gulf States

Asma Alkaabi and Alvin Camba — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:57:00 +0900

Good relations with the Middle East would support the Philippine leader's three main domestic policy priorities.

Indonesia Looks to the UAE for Military Cooperation

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:24:00 +0900

Despite their geographic distance, the two nations have increasingly complementary defense and security interests.

The Growing China-Indonesia-UAE Trilateral Relations

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:10:00 +0900

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the three nations have established a triad of deepening and mutually beneficial relationships.

Uzbekistan Widens Engagement Beyond the Usual Partners

Catherine Putz — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:02:00 +0900

Judging from Mirziyoyev’s travel plans, Uzbekistan’s ambitions remain high and its circles of engagement are widening.

Why Saudi Arabia Joining CPEC Matters

Sabena Siddiqui — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 00:29:00 +0900

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, while a bilateral project, has ample space for additional partners to invest.

All Eyes on the AFC Asian Cup

Layne Vandenberg — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:47:00 +0900

As the 2019 AFC Asian Cup winds down, Asian football rises in importance.

Risky Business: South Korea's Secret Military Deal With UAE

June Park and Ali Ahmad — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 22:26:00 +0900

The hidden military pact was meant to seal the UAE-ROK nuclear power plant deal.

Welcome to the New Indian Ocean

David Brewster — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 04:08:00 +0900

New players are creating a more multipolar and complex Indian Ocean environment

Taliban Office Politics: UAE vs. Qatar

Samuel Ramani — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:46:00 +0900

The UAE’s attempt at moderating the Taliban through diplomacy ultimately fell short.

Onward and Upward: India-UAE Ties

Rohan Joshi — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:19:00 +0900

India and the United Arab Emirates look forward to a new era in bilateral ties.

The UAE: India’s Key to West Asia?

Shashwat Tiwari — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 22:42:00 +0900

Growing ties underscore the importance of the United Arab Emirates for India’s regional policy.

Modi Makes New Strategic Inroads in the UAE

Ankit Panda — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 06:18:00 +0900

In the UAE, Narendra Modi lays the foundations for a strong partnership between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi.

Narendra Modi's UAE Trip Highlights India's Shifting Middle East Approach

Harsh V. Pant — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 03:28:00 +0900

India is currently reassessing its approach to this strategically critical and complex region.

Exercise Pitch Black Concludes in Darwin

Mike Yeo — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 23:27:00 +0900

What was once a modest air defense exercise continues to grow in scale.

India’s Role in Gulf Labor Abuses

Fareed Rahman — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:49:00 +0900

India must work to protect the rights of millions of migrant workers facing abuse in Gulf States’ construction projects.

New Year’s Eve: Dubai Will Attempt “Largest Fireworks Display” World Record

J.T. Quigley — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:19:00 +0900

The massive pyrotechnic show will act as a prelude to Dubai’s World Expo 2020 win.

Football Suffers in UAE Spat

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:52:57 +0900

A spat over the tiny but resource rich Abu Musa island between UAE and Iran means football fans suffer.

Real Making UAE Splash

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:50:39 +0900

Football giant Real Madrid is thinking big with a $1 billion leisure complex plan for the United Arab Emirates.

Maradona on the Move?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:59:37 +0900

U.A.E. won’t qualify from the World Cup’s Asia group. So would Diego Maradona really want to coach them?