Author: OMN AI

The United Arab Emirates booked their place in the Gulf Cup semifinals on Sunday with a convincing 3-0 victory over defending champions Bahrain in Group B. The win secured the UAE’s second straight victory of the tournament and guaranteed a place in the last four with one group-stage match still to play. Bahrain, meanwhile, were eliminated from the competition after suffering their second defeat. The match took place at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, where the UAE delivered a strong performance on both ends of the field. The team controlled key moments of the game and converted its chances…

The role of outside powers in Sudan’s civil war continues to attract attention as regional governments and international actors become increasingly involved in the conflict. Among them, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the most discussed foreign players due to its reported connections to networks operating around the war. Sudan’s conflict has drawn support for both major sides. The Rapid Support Forces, known as the RSF, have been linked by analysts and reports to support networks involving several neighboring countries. The Sudanese Armed Forces, or SAF, have received backing from other regional governments that view stability in…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday during a visit to Abu Dhabi, according to multiple reports and a diplomatic source familiar with the meeting. The visit was not publicly announced in advance, and officials provided few details about the discussions. Netanyahu’s office declined to comment on the substance of the talks, leaving the agenda of the meeting unclear. According to reports, Netanyahu traveled to the UAE aboard a private executive aircraft. The same plane was reportedly used during a previous visit to the Gulf nation earlier this year.…

A new report from the European Council on Foreign Relations has shed light on how Saudi officials viewed the United Arab Emirates’ role in Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, adding fresh discussion to an issue that has already reshaped regional diplomacy in the Horn of Africa. According to the report, a senior Saudi official told a European foreign-policy researcher that Riyadh believed the UAE helped broker Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and that the arrangement included Israeli security access to the strategic port city of Berbera. The account appears in a report examining the UAE’s expanding influence across the Red Sea region…

The United Arab Emirates will look to build on an impressive opening victory when they face defending champions Bahrain in a key Group B match at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup on Sunday. The UAE made a strong start to their tournament campaign by defeating Yemen 4-0 in their opening match. The convincing result placed the team in a strong position in the group and boosted confidence ahead of a much tougher challenge against Bahrain. Bahrain enter the contest under pressure after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Qatar in their first group match. As defending champions, they know another setback…

Nepal and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations after senior officials from both countries met in New York and discussed a wide range of areas for future cooperation. Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held talks with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, on Saturday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting took place at the UAE’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and focused on expanding cooperation while reviewing issues of mutual interest. During the discussions, Khanal…

The United Arab Emirates has opened the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, marking the start of a major global gathering focused on strengthening the rule of law, improving justice systems and addressing emerging criminal threats in the digital age. A key outcome of the opening session was the adoption of the Abu Dhabi Declaration, which will serve as the Congress’s main political and strategic framework for the next five years. The document is expected to guide international cooperation and policy efforts in crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law through…

The United States has proposed a new round of discussions involving Ukraine and Russia in an effort to advance diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war that has continued for more than four years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Washington suggested a trilateral meeting involving representatives from the United States, Ukraine and Russia. According to Zelenskiy, the United Arab Emirates has been proposed as the possible location for the talks. Speaking to reporters, Zelenskiy said the American side had suggested holding discussions at a technical level in a three-party format. He added that Ukraine is now waiting…

A major investment deal is set to reshape the future of Turkish coffee chain Espressolab after a UAE-based company agreed to acquire a controlling stake in the business. Abu Dhabi-based Mair Group announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase 70 percent of Eslab, the company that owns and operates Espressolab. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval, and the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. If completed, the acquisition will mark Mair Group’s first international purchase since its listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in December 2024. The move also reflects growing interest from…

A new report has raised fresh questions about the events leading up to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. According to information published on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly did not pass along a warning from the United Arab Emirates about a possible Hamas attack to Israel’s top security officials. The report states that UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan contacted Netanyahu in late September 2023. During the conversation, the Emirati leader reportedly warned that Hamas could be planning a significant attack. According to sources familiar with the discussion, the warning suggested that…