"This increasingly resembles a regional version of the Thucydides Trap," a former Saudi royal court adviser told Newsweek.

The United Arab Emirates for decades has advertised itself as a haven for international business in a Middle East awash in violent upheaval. Those waves have now crashed into this nation, testing its economic model like never before.

Last month, French newspaper La Tribune reported that the UAE had withdrawn from a proposal to jointly fund development of the Rafale F5 fighter jet.

U.S.-brokered Israel-UAE alliance shows signs of strain after Netanyahu's claimed secret UAE visit drew a swift denial amid rising Iran tensions.

UAE boosts role in NASA's Artemis programme as MBRSC advances plans for sustainable human presence on the Moon, strengthening global space partnerships and future space infrastructure

The United Arab Emirates, which joined OPEC in 1967, announced last month it was leaving the oil producer group on May 1.

The UAE has launched a new tenant screening system, allowing landlords to check prospective tenants' credit scores. This secure digital platform, a collaboration between Etihad Credit Bureau and UAE PASS,

Abu Dhabi-based platform offers 24/7 access to emergency doctors, security updates, and medical case support in one system