United Arab Emirates
Australia Draws Fire Over High-Tech Weapons Deal With Alleged War Criminals
An advanced "chain-driven machine gun" is being developed for the United Arab Emirates—despite accusations of war crimes in Yemen.
The UAE's Hope Orbiter Has Successfully Made It to Mars
After a seven-month journey from Earth, the UAE’s Hope orbiter inserted itself into Martian orbit around 10:30 AM ET on Tuesday.
How the United Arab Emirates Launched a Mars Probe in Six Years
Sarah Al-Amiri, who chairs the United Arab Emirates Space Agency, describes what the nation’s first Mars probe will do once it reaches the red planet next year.
Trump Tries to Present Himself as an International Dealmaker Before the Election
Experts say recent diplomatic wins in Sudan are timed to create an impression of high-level statecraft
Violence in Gaza Follows Israel’s Historic Deal to Normalise Relations with UAE and Bahrain
The deal has prompted protests by Palestinians.
The UFC's 'Fight Island' Was a Strange Portrait of Covid-Era Entertainment
The whole thing existed purely to dodge travel restrictions. I went there to find it audience-free and eerie.
In First For Arab World, UAE Successfully Launches Mars Orbiter From Japan
Once it’s completed its seven-month journey to the Red Planet, the orbiter will collect information on the Martian atmosphere and climate.
NSO Employee Abused Phone Hacking Tech to Target a Love Interest
The previously unreported news is a serious abuse of NSO's products, which are typically used by governments and authoritarian regimes.
A Saudi Cybersecurity Company Tried to Buy Zero Day Exploits from Me
We recently got a rare look at how a company tried to source these exploits through private one-on-one deals—because the company came to us.
Defining Home As We Move Toward the Digital Realm
Farah Al Qasimi found and photographed places that reminded her of home in the UAE
Photos That Show How We Define Home as We Move Toward the Digital Realm
Photographer Farah Al Qasimi found and photographed places that reminded her of home in the UAE.
Trump wants to build an Arab military force to take over from U.S. troops in Syria
“We have asked our partners to take greater responsibility for securing their home region."