United Arab Emirates
What the region's press reported about the United Arab Emirates, who holds its top offices, and MEF's latest analysis.
As of October 17, 2026, 8:38 a.m. ET. Readout items through the capture of October 17, 2026. Officeholders from the Government Graph file of October 6, 2026. MEF articles through October 13, 2026.
In the Region's Press
US approved large arms sale to regional countries, including to Egypt
Globes reported the US State Department approved a $2.27 billion arms sale package to Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates amid Iran tensions.
Countries: Iran, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, United States
Report: the terrorist planned to crash at Ben Gurion Airport | New details from the investigation
Israel Hayom reported Himam al-Hamami admitted during interrogation in the UAE that he planned to crash the plane at Ben-Gurion Airport.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Israel
Three Emirati oil tankers were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz
Kayhan reported that Nehad Modiriat Abrah Persian Gulf announced several recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, including three tankers owned or chartered by the UAE.
Countries: Iran, United Arab Emirates
For the first time in the Emirates: The attempted hijacking of the plane en route to Israel is now defined as a "terrorist act"
N12 quoted UAE adviser Anwar Gargash as calling the attempted hijacking of the Flydubai flight "a dangerous terrorist act" and praising the captain.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Israel
The Persian Gulf Waterway Management Authority reported the targeting of several offending oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
Mehr reported that the Persian Gulf Waterway Management Authority said multiple oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were struck, the last three owned or chartered by the UAE.
Countries: Iran, United Arab Emirates
The pilot-terrorist was transferred to the Emirates, an Israeli senior official rejected Trump's words: "He probably acted alone"
Ynet reported that the Omani pilot who attempted to crash a Flydubai plane was transferred to the Emirates and Israel plans an investigative team to Abu Dhabi.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Oman, Israel, United States
High-level Israeli, Emirati talks and security questions following the "Fly Dubai" plane incident
Al-Quds (Jerusalem) reported contacts between Israeli and Emirati leaders following the Fly Dubai plane incident, with conflicting security accounts and Saudi rejection of military demands.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel
Zini's warning that preceded the attempted attack | First publication
N12 reported that the Shin Bet chief warned for months about threats to flights from the Emirates and investigators are probing whether the pilot intended a crash.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Israel
Hijack code issued on Dubai-Tel Aviv plane
Haberturk reported that a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv had a hijack alert with more than 150 people on board, and Israeli officials called it a possible "terrorist" act.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Israel
Benyamin Netanyahu's warning to Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed: Tehran is preparing to attack; Mohsen Rezaei threatened the Emirates
Iran International quoted Benjamin Netanyahu as warning Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed that Tehran is preparing to attack in the coming weeks.
Countries: Iran, United Arab Emirates, Israel
Mossad is investigating the 'Fly Dubai' flight; assessments: the Omani co-pilot tried to hijack and crash the plane
Davar reported Mossad is investigating the Flydubai flight, assessing the Omani co-pilot stabbed the captain and tried to hijack or crash the plane.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Oman, Israel
Secret meeting, intelligence about an attack and a senior Saudi in the room: new details on the Netanyahu, bin Zayed meeting
Maariv reported Netanyahu presented intelligence to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed alleging Iran renewed nuclear weapons efforts, with a senior Saudi security official also present.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel
CNN report: Netanyahu presented to the UAE prime minister intelligence on resumption of Iran's nuclear program
Arutz 7 reported that CNN said Prime Minister Netanyahu presented new Israeli intelligence to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed on Iran's nuclear activities.
Countries: Iran, United Arab Emirates, Israel
The UAE condemns Ben Gvir's storming of Al-Aqsa and calls for holding Israeli officials accountable
Al-Quds reported that the UAE condemned Itamar Ben Gvir's storming of Al-Aqsa and called for Israeli officials to be held accountable.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Israel
Saudi-Israeli meeting in Abu Dhabi: Ibn Zayed on the verge of entrapping Ibn Salman.. again?
Al-Akhbar reported that Netanyahu's Abu Dhabi trip revealed Gulf initiatives concerning the Yemen conflict and Saudi efforts to find an exit.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Israel
Iran: Our sovereignty over the three islands is not negotiable
Mehr reported that Iran's representative at the United Nations said Iran would not negotiate control of the three islands while responding to the UAE's comments.
Countries: Iran, United Arab Emirates
Netanyahu-Bin Zayed meeting: leaders' reactions, and the surprising participants
Israel Hayom reported that two Gulf diplomatic sources said senior representatives of at least two countries without ties attended Netanyahu's meeting with Mohammed bin Zayed.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Israel
Fidan is going to the UAE
Yeni Safak reported that Hakan Fidan is traveling to the UAE today to hold talks on bilateral partnership, maritime security and Gaza ceasefire efforts.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Authority and Gaza, Turkey
Israeli press: Netanyahu went to the UAE today and met with Muhammed bin Zayid
Anadolu reported Israeli press accounts that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the UAE and met President Muhammed bin Zayid Al Nahyan.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Israel
Washington proposes hosting a trilateral meeting in the UAE with Moscow and Kyiv
Al-Bayan reported that Washington proposed hosting a trilateral experts meeting in the UAE including representatives from Moscow and Kyiv and suggested the emirates as venue.
Countries: United Arab Emirates, United States
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