The United Arab Emirates for decades advertised itself as a haven for business in the Middle East. But the UAE, a close ally of the United States and Israel, faced more combined missile and drone attacks from Iran in the war than any other country.

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 announced a nationwide health insurance system covering all seven emirates, aiming to provide comprehensive healthcare access, improve preventive care, and strengthen digital medical services for all citizens.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret visit had occurred.

President Donald Trump, a longtime critic of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), who has accused the group of "ripping off the rest of the world,” on Wednesday praised the United Arab Emirates’ plan to leave the alliance by the end of the month and said he thinks it will ultimately lower the price of oil.

The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC effective Friday, stripping the oil cartel of its third-largest producer and further weakening its leverage over global oil supplies and prices.

The UAE and Israel have significantly strengthened ties over the past six years.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates tried to wring itself out Thursday after the heaviest recorded rainfall ever to hit the desert nation, with its main airport allowing more flights even as floodwater still covered portions of ...

AL AIN, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), in collaboration with the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, organised a session titled “Leadership and Flexibility: The United Arab Emirates Model” at the University campus in Al Ain.