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Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
May 26, 2026New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start - Reuters
New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start Reuters
May 20, 2026India signs agreements with UAE on defence, energy during Modi visit - Reuters
India signs agreements with UAE on defence, energy during Modi visit Reuters
May 15, 2026BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 bln in infrastructure deals - Reuters
BlackRock's GIP teams up with Temasek, Abu Dhabi heavyweights to target $30 bln in infrastructure deals Reuters
May 14, 2026Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war, PM's office says - Reuters
Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war, PM's office says Reuters
May 13, 2026Two more crude oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with trackers switched off, data shows - Reuters
Two more crude oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with trackers switched off, data shows Reuters
May 10, 2026Qatar says cargo vessel coming from Abu Dhabi attacked in its waters - Reuters
Qatar says cargo vessel coming from Abu Dhabi attacked in its waters Reuters
May 10, 2026Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?
The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.
May 6, 2026US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.
May 5, 2026Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates - Reuters
Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates Reuters
May 4, 2026OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say - Reuters
OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say Reuters
May 2, 2026Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected - Reuters
Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected Reuters
April 30, 2026Russia to remain in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group - Reuters
Russia to remain in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group Reuters
April 29, 2026United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The UAE leaving Opec is seen as a major blow and potential death knell for the oil cartel.
April 28, 2026UAE's ADNOC to invest tens of billions to build US gas business, FT reports - Reuters
UAE's ADNOC to invest tens of billions to build US gas business, FT reports Reuters
April 28, 2026Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines, UAE and US would benefit from one - Reuters
Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines, UAE and US would benefit from one Reuters
April 22, 2026Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan's RSF - report
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
April 22, 2026Shipping traffic through Hormuz still largely halted - Reuters
Shipping traffic through Hormuz still largely halted Reuters
April 21, 2026Oil claws back losses as Strait of Hormuz is closed again - Reuters
Oil claws back losses as Strait of Hormuz is closed again Reuters
April 19, 2026More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says - Reuters
More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says Reuters
April 8, 2026OPEC+ likely to weigh further oil output hike on Sunday, sources say - Reuters
OPEC+ likely to weigh further oil output hike on Sunday, sources say Reuters
April 2, 2026Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE - Reuters
Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE Reuters
April 1, 2026Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth - Reuters
Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth Reuters
March 31, 2026Emirates Global Aluminium reports 'significant damage' from Iranian strikes - Reuters
Emirates Global Aluminium reports 'significant damage' from Iranian strikes Reuters
March 28, 2026Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.
March 27, 2026ADNOC CEO calls any Iran curbs on Hormuz passage 'economic terrorism' - Reuters
ADNOC CEO calls any Iran curbs on Hormuz passage 'economic terrorism' Reuters
March 26, 2026Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.
March 20, 2026US approves $7 billion more in weapons for UAE, WSJ reports - Reuters
US approves $7 billion more in weapons for UAE, WSJ reports Reuters
March 20, 2026India seeks passage for more vessels stranded around Strait of Hormuz after a few sail through - Reuters
India seeks passage for more vessels stranded around Strait of Hormuz after a few sail through Reuters
March 14, 2026Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf
The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.
March 12, 2026Thailand says 3 crew missing after ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Thailand says 3 crew missing after ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 11, 2026Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates - Reuters
Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuates Reuters
March 11, 2026UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes - Reuters
UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes Reuters
March 7, 2026See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill - Reuters
See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill Reuters
March 5, 2026Amazon's AWS reports outage after UAE data center struck by 'objects' - Reuters
Amazon's AWS reports outage after UAE data center struck by 'objects' Reuters
March 2, 2026Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
March 2, 2026ADNOC says operations continuing without interruption - Reuters
ADNOC says operations continuing without interruption Reuters
February 28, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026OPEC+ to consider 137,000 bpd oil output increase for April, sources say - Reuters
OPEC+ to consider 137,000 bpd oil output increase for April, sources say Reuters
February 25, 2026UAE foils cyber attacks, state news agency says - Reuters
UAE foils cyber attacks, state news agency says Reuters
February 21, 2026