3 years agoDue to a disagreement between the Israeli Shin Bet security agency and the Dubai security authorities over security arrangement at Dubai International Airport all flights by Israeli airlines to Dubai could cease starting February 8th, Israeli officials tell
3 years ago US approves military sales to Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE Jordan - $4.21b in F-16 fighter jets, munitions, and other equipment SaudiArabia - $23.7m in upgrades to its missile defense system UAE - Spare parts for missile defense system costing $65m
3 years agoFrance to boost UAE air defence support after Houthi attacks
3 years agoA spokesman for Houthi-led rebels in Yemen has praised yesterday's drone attack by a shadowy Iraqi Shiite insurgent group targeting Abu Dhabi in the UAE: "We thank them for this honorable stand in solidarity with our dear people against the puppet Emirati enemy
3 years ago Iraq-i Shia Muslim cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr blamed an Iraq-based militia for a drone attack on a Gulf Arab state, a day after the UAE said it had intercepted drones over their country. Al-Sadr said that "militants are working to drag Iraq intro a dangerous regional war
3 years ago Days after PM Bennett offered MBZ intelligence, security assistance, senior Israeli officials met w senior UAE military officials, who requested aid in the area of missile defense and against UAVs
3 years ago Abu Dhabi to support education of eight Pakistani children left behind by Houthi terror attack victim Victim's employer, ADNOC, to provide job opportunities to family of the deceased
3 years ago The US State Department: We condemn the attacks targeting our partners in Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the strongest terms
3 years ago The US State Department: We are committed to working with the UAE and Saudi Arabia to enhance their defense capabilities
3 years agoInbound traffic to Dubai holding. "UAE Ministry of Defense says it intercepted and shot down 3 UAVs that entered its airspace"
3 years agoThe UAE Ministry of Defense: intercepted and destroyed 3 UAVs that entered Emirati airspace
3 years ago MOD announces interception and destruction, away from populated areas, of three hostile drones that penetrated UAE airspace at dawn today, 2/2/2022. MOD confirms it is ready to deal with any threats and is taking all necessary measures to protect the state and its territory
3 years ago An Iraqi facade group assessed by the Militia Spotlight to be affiliated with Kataib Hezbollah claimed to have launched a drone attack on Abu Dhabi this morning. In a statement Alwiyat al-Waad al-Haq claims that 4 drones hit critical infrastructure in the Emirate
3 years agoThe U.S. is sending advanced jet fighters and a guided-missile destroyer to the UAE to help it counter an escalating threat from Yemen's Houthis after the Iran-backed group launched a series of missiles and drones at the Gulf nation
3 years ago British Foreign Office changes its travel advice for the United Arab Emirates after Yemen rebel missile fire: "Further attacks are very likely"
3 years ago The Pentagon: Austin assured Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed that Washington will provide information support to the UAE's defense
3 years agoFor the second time in days, the Pentagon confirms U.S. Patriot interceptors took part in downing a ballistic missile targeting the UAE last night
3 years agoUAE MOD Joint Operations Command announces at 00:50 UAE time the destruction of platform for ballistic missile launched from Al-Jawf, Yemen towards UAE. Missile was intercepted at 00:20 by air defences. Video of successful destruction of missile platform and launch site
3 years ago AUH air traffic was on pause for a few minutes
3 years ago UAE air defences engaging targets above Abu Dhabi
3 years agoUAE convoy of one million COVID19 vaccines reaches Gaza
3 years ago The Pentagon: US forces at the Al Dhafra base in the UAE are still on high alert
3 years ago A US Department of Defense: We have started conducting flights to monitor the movements of the "Houthi" militia and its plans to launch missiles or drones.
3 years ago New U.S. State Department guidance calls on Americans to "reconsider travel" to the United Arab Emirates "due to the threat of missile or drone attacks"
3 years ago Al-Sisi and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi: Continue to work to counter regional interference and attempts to sow division
3 years ago Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed appreciates Egypt's stance towards Houthi attacks on civilian sites and facilities in the UAE
3 years ago UAE envoy to the United Nations to CNN: We need more US support to intercept Houthi missiles
3 years ago The Egyptian President visits the UAE today to hold talks on efforts to protect Arab national security
3 years ago The Pentagon: The Houthi missile attack against the Al Dhafra base in the UAE could have killed our forces
3 years ago Israeli Presdient Herzog will arrive in Abu Dhabi on Sunday for a first ever official visit to the UAE by an Israeli President. Herzog's trip is taking place amid growing tensions after the Houthi missile attacks on Abu Dhabi
